Baylor basketball assistant leaving the program
In this story:
According to Waco-area news station KXXV, Baylor assistant Jared Nuness is stepping away from the program.
In a social media post, Nuness cites "attending to a personal reason" for the reason behind his departure, while also saying he and his partner Whitney have decided to "focus on my physical health"
"After sixteen years at Baylor, I have decided to step away from my role on the coaching staff to attend to a personal issue. This wasn't a decision I made lightly, but if I can't give 100% to the team, it's time to make a change.
"I am incredibly grateful to Coach Drew, the athletic department, the players, and the Baylor community for the support and relationships built over the years. Being part of this program have been one of the great honors of my career.
"At this time, Whitney and I decided I need to focus on my physical health. I leave with deep appreciation for Baylor and the young men I've had the privilege to coach. Love you all Baylor Nation! Forever Family.."
— Jared Nuness (@CoachJNuness) December 9, 2025
Nuness has been with Baylor for 16 years, with this season marking his 4th season as an assistant after working his way up through the ranks. He previously spent five seasons as Baylor's director of player development while being a special assistant, and operated as director of player personnel while also being head of video operations
Prior to coaching, Nuness and head coach Scott Drew have long been intertwined, with Nuness playing under Drew's father Homer (while the younger Drew was also an assistant) at Valparaiso from 1998-2002.
More From Baylor On SI
- Baylor football set to lose top-five tackler to transfer portal
- Takeaways on Baylor Basketball's win against Norfolk St.
- 3 Proven candidates who could make the Baylor defense better
- Baylor football 2026 recruiting class superlatives for offensive signees
- Baylor football loses DC Matt Powledge to a Texas school
Josh began covering Baylor athletics in July 2025. Before this, he previously wrote for Syracuse men's basketball and football at SI from 2022-24. As a former Division I defensive lineman at Prairie View, Josh is passionate about storytelling from a former athlete's perspective. When he's not covering Baylor, he enjoys traveling, listening to podcasts and music, and loves cooking a good meal.
Follow JCrawford5656