Baylor University's basketball program is facing scrutiny following the NCAA's recent sanctions against Jared Nuness, who served as an assistant coach for over a decade. Nuness, the longest-tenured assistant under head coach Scott Drew, announced his resignation in December, citing personal health issues as the reason for his departure.
In a statement, Nuness expressed gratitude for his time at Baylor, stating, "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." He emphasized the need to focus on his physical health, leading to his decision to step away from coaching.
While Nuness was addressing his personal matters, the NCAA was investigating allegations of impermissible sports betting involving him. The NCAA determined that from December 29, 2020, to November 28, 2025, Nuness placed approximately 3,400 bets totaling $38,000 on professional sports. Additionally, he allowed his son to use his betting accounts, resulting in three bets placed on collegiate competitions totaling $170.
Notably, none of these bets involved Baylor's basketball program.
Nuness accepted responsibility for the violations, which the NCAA classified as Level II infractions, and subsequently received a two-year show cause penalty. This sanction means that any NCAA member institution that wishes to hire him during this period must demonstrate that it has addressed the issues surrounding his violations.
