Baylor men's basketball X account celebrates Scott Drew's decision to return
After weighing his options and much consideration, Baylor Bears men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew has decided to remain in Waco, TX, with the Bears. After the news broke, the university wasted very little time having a little fun at the expense of the Kentucky Wildcats, the institution that was attempting to poach their head coach.
Baylor took to social media, releasing this video from their men’s basketball account, celebrating the retainment of their head coach while simultaneously mocking Kentucky.
The news was fast and furious up until the wee hours of the night on Wednesday, April 10, as it was reported that Drew’s family was in Lexington, KY, visiting with the Wildcat brass and touring the school grounds. Many Kentucky fans, some begrudgingly, believed that the writing was on the wall and that the Baylor head coach would replace John Calipari, who departed for Arkansas earlier in the month. Unfortunately, the Wildcats faithful learned a similar lesson to that of the Orlando Magic during their recruitment of legendary power forward Tim Duncan circa 2000. As Orlando did with Duncan, Kentucky let Drew leave Lexington without a deal, and he, too, decided to stay in Texas.
Drew spurns Kentucky interest, opts to stay at Baylor
Following a few days of overtures from Kentucky about its vacant coaching job, Baylor coach Drew has decided he’s happy where he’s at, and he’s staying put.
According to a report from Matt Norlander of CBS Sports, Drew has passed on Kentucky’s offer.
Drew emerged as the reported top target on Kentucky’s board after coaches like Alabama‘s Nate Oats and the Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan announced they were committed to their current jobs. Days after coach John Calipari left for Arkansas, creating the Kentucky opening, the focus of the search seemed to shift toward Drew.
Social media was abuzz on Wednesday, first as plane trackers found a route from Waco, Texas, to Lexington, Ky., and then again as Drew himself jumped into the fray.
Perhaps poking fun at the rumor mill or perhaps setting the record straight about his whereabouts, Drew tweeted a picture of himself at a local Waco establishment. Kentucky fans tracked down the establishment, got in touch with a waitress and left Drew a personal message.
He has been wildly successful at Baylor, elevating the program into a regular NCAA Tournament contender. That postseason success culminated with a national championship during the 2020-21 season.
In total, Drew has made 12 NCAA Tournament appearances, including one Final Four appearance, two Elite Eights, four Sweet 16s, and nine opening-round wins.