A former assistant men's basketball coach at Baylor University, Jared Nuness, has accepted a two-year show-cause order from the NCAA after admitting to extensive sports betting violations. The NCAA's resolution outlines that Nuness placed approximately 3,400 bets totaling around $38,000 from December 29, 2020, to November 28, 2025, while he was part of the coaching staff at Baylor.
The investigation into Nuness began when a third-party sports wagering monitoring system flagged his activities in November 2025. Following this, Baylor conducted its own internal investigation and reported its findings to the NCAA in December 2025, leading to a joint investigation.
In February 2026, Nuness acknowledged to the NCAA that he had violated rules by betting on professional sports using two online sportsbooks. He also admitted to allowing his minor son access to his betting accounts, which resulted in his son placing three bets on NCAA Division I men’s basketball games, amounting to $170.
The NCAA confirmed that none of these wagers involved Baylor University or its student athletes.
The NCAA classified Nuness' actions as a Level II-Standard violation. As part of the sanctions, he is required to undergo sports betting education and provide similar education to his colleagues. Additionally, Nuness has received a 10 percent suspension, which equates to a three-game ban from all athletically related activities, along with a public reprimand.
