Jared Nuness, who was an assistant coach for Baylor's basketball team for over a decade, has been handed a two-year show cause penalty by the NCAA due to violations involving sports betting. Nuness, the longest-serving assistant under head coach Scott Drew, resigned from his position in December, citing personal health concerns as the reason for his departure.
During the NCAA's investigation, it was found that Nuness engaged in impermissible sports betting activities while working at Baylor. From December 29, 2020, to November 28, 2025, he reportedly placed approximately 3,400 bets amounting to around $38,000 on professional sports.
Additionally, he allowed his son to use his betting accounts, which resulted in three bets totaling $170 on college competitions, none of which involved Baylor's programs.
Nuness accepted full responsibility for these infractions, which the NCAA categorized as Level II violations. The NCAA maintains strict regulations against betting by personnel to uphold the integrity of college sports. This incident underscores ongoing issues related to sports betting in collegiate athletics, as Nuness is not the first to face penalties for similar actions.