Baylor's co-associate head coach, Alvin Brooks III, is leaving to join Kentucky as their associate head coach under Mark Pope, following unsuccessful attempts by Kentucky to hire Scott Drew for the head coaching role.

By the Numbers
  • Alvin Brooks III worked under Scott Drew at Baylor since 2016 and previously spent four seasons at Kansas State.
  • Bill Peterson (special assistant to the head coach) with 7 seasons and Luke Simons (director of basketball operations) with 2 seasons at Baylor also need replacements.
Yes, But

There are concerns about potential player departures to Kentucky, notably around top recruit VJ Edgecome, but reports suggest no changes in Edgecome's commitment to Baylor for the upcoming season.

State of Play
  • Scott Drew aims to retain the current team before the May 1 transfer portal deadline while expediting the recruitment process for coaching vacancies.
  • Link Academy's head coach, Bill Armstrong, is likely to join Baylor's coaching staff, bringing a strong track record including coaching top players like Ja'Kobe Walter.
What's Next

Baylor looks to swiftly address coaching gaps and enhance the roster through the transfer portal, particularly focusing on bolstering frontcourt talent and depth.

Bottom Line

Alvin Brooks III's departure poses challenges but also underscores Baylor's ability to groom top coaching talent, with a strategic focus on maintaining player commitments and swiftly filling coaching positions to sustain the program's success.