Jared Nuness, who served as an assistant coach for Baylor's basketball program for over a decade, has received a two-year show cause penalty from the NCAA due to violations related to sports betting. Nuness, the longest-tenured assistant under head coach Scott Drew, announced his resignation from the program in December, citing personal health issues as the reason for his departure.
In a statement at the time, Nuness expressed gratitude for his time at Baylor, stating, "Being part of this program has been one of the great honors of my career." He emphasized the need to focus on his physical health as a factor in his decision to leave the coaching staff.
The NCAA's investigation revealed that Nuness engaged in impermissible sports betting activities while employed at Baylor. Between December 29, 2020, and November 28, 2025, he reportedly placed around 3,400 bets totaling approximately $38,000 on professional sports. Additionally, Nuness allowed his son to use his betting accounts, resulting in three bets totaling $170 on collegiate competitions. However, none of these bets involved Baylor's programs.
Nuness accepted full responsibility for the violations, which the NCAA classified as Level II infractions. The organization has strict regulations against betting by personnel, reflecting its commitment to maintaining the integrity of college sports.
