Locked On Baylor - Daily Podcast on Baylor Bears Football & Basketball

FAILURE: 3 Positions Baylor MUST IMPROVE In Transfer Portal, Dave Aranda Will KEEP His Job?

Baylor Bears face a pivotal offseason as the transfer portal opens, with pass rush, offensive line, and wide receiver positions under the spotlight. Can Coach Dave Aranda revitalize a team plagued by the Big 12’s worst sack numbers and an O-line that allowed 22 sacks last season? Key departures and disappointing portal additions have left glaring holes, making recruiting battles and strategic roster moves more urgent than ever.Cam Stuart analyzes Baylor's grim defensive stats, highlights the need for immediate upgrades on both lines, and explores top portal targets like Iverson Hooks, whose explosive playmaking could reshape the receiving corps. The episode also unpacks Texas Tech’s Orange Bowl shutout by Oregon—raising tough questions about the Big 12’s reputation in the College Football Playoff era. Will Baylor’s aggressive portal strategy pay off, and can the conference recover from a damaging postseason narrative? Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BACKLASH: Arkansas' John Calipari CALLING OUT Scott Drew Or EXPOSING NCAA's Clueless Operation?

Chaos erupts in college basketball as the NCAA’s handling of James Nnaji’s eligibility sparks outrage among top coaches. With John Calipari, Tom Izzo, and Matt Painter voicing frustration over the murky rules that allowed Baylor and head coach Scott Drew to add an NBA-drafted player, questions swirl: Is the problem the coaches, the players, or the ever-changing game itself? Cam Stuart and Sydney Wicker break down Calipari’s comments—was he defending Drew or calling him out?—and spotlight the lack of NCAA leadership fueling confusion across the sport.Key topics include the NCAA’s toothless response, the need for collective bargaining agreements, and how the transfer portal, NIL, and NBA draft loopholes have thrown college basketball into disarray. Nicki Collen and Matt Painter weigh in with insider perspectives as the hosts debate possible solutions. Will college sports finally find structure—or is it destined for more chaos?Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OUTRAGE: Scott Drew CLAPS BACK at Tom Izzo, Baylor is the MOST HATED Team in College Basketball?

Baylor Bears become college basketball’s most talked-about program as Scott Drew faces criticism for bringing NBA-drafted James Nnaji onto the roster midseason. Is Baylor now public enemy number one, or just the first to expose the NCAA’s “don't hate the player, hate the game” loopholes? Cam Stuart breaks down Drew’s response to Tom Izzo, fan outrage, and why coaches and media may be missing the real target for change.Analysis centers on the team’s roster challenges, Cameron Carr’s open-minded leadership, and Big 12 rivals’ reactions. Insightful commentary explores ethical questions, NCAA rule gaps, and whether the outrage directed at Baylor or Scott Drew will actually reshape college hoops. Plus, is Gary Patterson a future candidate for Baylor football’s head coaching job? Hear why the next moves in Waco could redefine the program’s legacy.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CHAOS: Michigan State's Tom Izzo ATTACKS Scott Drew For James Nnaji Saga, College Basketball BROKEN?

Pros with NBA experience shake up college basketball as the Baylor Bears land James Nnaji, a recent pro and 31st overall NBA Draft pick. Is this the tipping point for Big 12 teams and NCAA policies? Parker Ainsworth, Cam Stuart, Leif Thulin, and Derek Johnson debate the explosive implications for roster building, eligibility rules, and the changing landscape of recruiting as programs target proven professionals mid-season.Key debates focus on Baylor’s bold move, the lack of NCAA oversight, and concerns for traditional recruits and current student-athletes. Hear insights on possible NBA involvement, historical draft strategies, and whether the NCAA has lost control of its own court. Do these unprecedented moves mark a new era where powerhouse programs and elite transfers overshadow incoming freshmen? Tune in for fierce opinions and urgent questions shaping the future of college hoops.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CONTROVERSY: Baylor's SHOCKING Move, Adding NBA Draft Pick James Nnaji CHANGING Basketball Forever?

Baylor Bears shake up college basketball as NBA draftee James Nnaji joins the roster mid-season. Can Scott Drew’s squad leverage their new seven-foot rim protector for a deep Big 12 run? With four years of eligibility and pro experience in Spain, Nnaji’s arrival raises pivotal questions about the future of player development and NCAA rules.Cam Stuart breaks down what Nnaji’s eligibility means for Baylor’s rotation, Justin Bodo’s status, and the team’s defensive needs. The episode confronts the broader impact on college basketball, exploring the controversial new path for drafted athletes and potential ripple effects in recruiting and roster building. Is this a trend that could disrupt NCAA tradition—or just the boost Baylor needs for championship aspirations?Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.