Jared Nuness, who held the position of assistant coach for Baylor's basketball program for over ten years, has been handed a two-year show cause penalty by the NCAA due to infractions related to sports betting. Nuness, the longest-serving assistant under head coach Scott Drew, resigned from his role in December, stating personal health concerns influenced his decision to leave the team.
In his resignation statement, Nuness expressed appreciation for his tenure at Baylor, noting that it had been a significant honor in his career. The NCAA's investigation uncovered that while working at Baylor, Nuness engaged in unauthorized sports betting activities. From December 29, 2020, to November 28, 2025, he placed approximately 3,400 bets amounting to about $38,000 on professional sports.
Furthermore, he permitted his son to utilize his betting accounts, which led to three bets totaling $170 on college sports, none of which involved Baylor's teams.
Nuness accepted full accountability for these violations, which the NCAA categorized as Level II infractions. The organization maintains strict rules against betting by its personnel, underscoring its commitment to preserving the integrity of college athletics. This situation reflects ongoing issues surrounding sports betting in college sports, with Nuness not being the first to face repercussions for such actions.