Baylor basketball has undergone a transformation under the leadership of head coach Scott Drew. Drew, who took over a program in shambles in 2003, has slowly but surely built Baylor into a national powerhouse. With multiple Big 12 championships and a national championship in 2021, Drew has established himself as one of the top coaches in the NCAA.
One key element of Drew's success has been his ability to navigate the transfer portal. The transfer portal, which was established in 2018, has fundamentally changed the college basketball landscape. It allows players to transfer to new schools without sitting out a year, which has created new opportunities for both players and coaches.
Drew and his staff have been able to identify top talent in the transfer portal and integrate them into the Baylor system seamlessly. This has led to the addition of impact players such as Davion Mitchell and MaCio Teague, who played instrumental roles in Baylor's championship run.
The transfer portal has become a critical tool for college basketball programs, and Baylor is at the forefront of this new trend. Drew and his staff have shown an ability to identify players who fit their system and culture, and to bring them into the fold quickly. This has allowed Baylor to maintain a high level of success despite the challenges posed by the transfer portal.
As the transfer portal continues to play a bigger role in college basketball, Scott Drew and Baylor will be a team to watch. They have shown an ability to adapt and thrive in this new landscape, and they will undoubtedly continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come. Whether through traditional recruiting or the transfer portal, Drew and his staff will continue to build a championship-caliber program at Baylor.
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