Baylor's head coach Scott Drew has decided to remain with the university, rejecting an offer from Kentucky to become its next head basketball coach after 22 seasons with Baylor. During his tenure, Drew led Baylor to a national title, multiple Elite Eight appearances, and has been a significant figure in college basketball. The decision comes after a series of reports and speculations linking Drew to the Kentucky vacancy, left by John Calipari. Sources indicated that Kentucky was highly interested in Drew, planning to officially meet with him to discuss the head coaching position. Despite the interest and the potential move, Drew, influenced by his family's preference to remain in Waco where they have built their lives, chose to stay. Kentucky's search for a new head coach continues.
What’s this, you say? Kentucky basketball is still in need of a head coach? One with national championship and hall of fame pedigree? One who understands a passionate fanbase? One whose wife happens to not only be from Kentucky, but a fan as well? We have the perfect answer: https://t.co/L9AKo0G7oJ https://t.co/TslH4HRdXR
Still a few quality candidates circulating, but the past four days squashed the notion that Kentucky can lure any coach it desires. https://t.co/GcirZBJam7
Like I said the UK issue is more on the fans than @UKCoachCalipari Now we have coaches choosing freakin Baylor over Kentucky because of it https://t.co/DFLF0sZgC9
Scott Drew staying at Baylor after considering the Kentucky job https://t.co/D1Lbu0yPm0 via @USATODAY
NEW | Baylor's Scott Drew reportedly passes on Kentucky after family visit to Lexington on Wednesday https://t.co/zgPOrIu9tt
Scott Drew could've gone to Louisville. He could've gone to Kentucky. He chose to stay at Baylor.
Scott Drew will remain at Baylor after Kentucky pursued him for its head coaching vacancy, per @jeffborzello. https://t.co/BTJqeNZ64x
Now on @njdotcom Baylor’s Scott Drew passes on Kentucky, leaving the Blue Blood still in search of a coach https://t.co/kq1eR4kx2g
Baylor's administration, including AD Mack Rhoades, should be commended and stepping up to do whatever it took to keep Scott Drew. This is a great day in Waco, my hometown!
Who is next on list ? Sources: Baylor's Drew turns down UK interest - via @ESPN App https://t.co/EPCJMMemdS
Shiplap wins again https://t.co/R0uIy8H28Q
Kentucky basketball coaching candidate Scott Drew to remain at Baylor, per reports https://t.co/lVKlOoCZBo via @courierjournal
Baylor’s Scott Drew will remain in Waco after serious conversations with Kentucky about replacing John Calipari, sources told @thefieldof68 https://t.co/Fp8tgaEcvt
Scott Drew turns down Kentucky and will remain at Baylor. Good for Scott, he’s got a great life in Waco, doesn’t need the Kentucky job. Big miss for Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart. Who’s next on the Wildcat list?
Scott Drew has now turned down Kentucky and Louisville. But Drew and his family didn’t want to mess with happiness — and they are happy in Waco.
Scott Drew is reportedly staying at Baylor after Kentucky tried to convince him and his family to move to Lexington. Hard to see him ever leaving Waco now.
Shiplap $$$ walks the walk. https://t.co/niE1xsCqVq
In seriousness, Baylor should announce the court is named after Scott Drew *today*
After leaking to the media for years that Scott Drew would one day replace John Calipari at Kentucky - Mitch Barnhart gets turned down when the job actually opens. Can't lie - not a great look
Cue the meltdown in Lexington.... https://t.co/kESJWJAq6X
Scott Drew orchestrated the greatest rebuilding job in college basketball history. He took over a program in the ashes, a program no coach wanted a part of. Baylor fans asked, "Scott who?"
Sean Miller is on the clock https://t.co/E4l3EKgKMP
Scott Drew is staying at Baylor, source confirms. @MattNorlander had it first. Huge day for Baylor athletics.
Kentucky did everything but turn over the Derby to Scott Drew, but he decided against going. I'm guessing his wife had a lot to do with it because she loves Waco.
One of the main reasons why Scott Drew passed on Kentucky, per source, is that his family didn’t want to leave Baylor and Waco. Drew has three kids - college and high-school age — and they have grown up their entire lives in Waco. https://t.co/ibk2rqmOTN
And there it is and now can America leave this man alone?! https://t.co/vSPWzR7K25
Sources: Scott Drew turns down Kentucky, to remain Baylor coach. https://t.co/L5MOXISZpq
Scott Drew is staying at Baylor, per @MattNorlander. https://t.co/Tn3PogXpYm
Love this for Baylor, and for Scott. Dude's the best -- this is pure loyalty and class. https://t.co/eDOd1mCyXK
Sources: Scott Drew has decided to stay at Baylor and will not be the next coach at Kentucky.
Kentucky fans in shambles. https://t.co/FBtAzqZmVg
What a great time for Baylor! Scott Drew turns down Kentucky offer to remain with the Bears. He's spurned Louisville and Kentucky since the season ended. Drew owns Waco. Sic 'Em!
Scott Drew will remain at Baylor after Kentucky pursued him for its head coaching vacancy, sources told ESPN.
First six word’s of this tweet had me in a real mindfuck https://t.co/7cL9zKv9t3
Remains holed up Waco despite immense outside pressure https://t.co/B8SMajYvQm
🚨🚨Scott Drew Spurns Offer From Kentucky To Remain At Baylor https://t.co/zbLiJM7Yov
The bluegrass isn’t always greener…. https://t.co/CH9MfxQwFx
Scott Drew is staying at Baylor according to CBS Sports
Baylor’s Scott Drew will remain in Waco after serious conversations with Kentucky about replacing John Calipari, sources told @thefieldof68. Drew has been the head coach in Waco for the past 22 seasons, has won a national title, gone to a pair of Elite Eight appearances and…
Scott Drew hype train heading back to Waco https://t.co/mit6qunpOt
LET’S FREAKING GOOOOOOO!!!!!! (Shouts to Huck) https://t.co/k5KodYfDgh https://t.co/nn3uwlwInB
BREAKING: Baylor head coach Scott Drew will remain in Waco, @JonRothstein reports🤯 https://t.co/xjIIrX5OjD https://t.co/hJhXx0RujQ
Welp. https://t.co/LuAY3KDz7v
This real? https://t.co/3fncAa70HT
I'll believe it when I see him walking his dog. https://t.co/f0beF6UCNP
BREAKING: Scott Drew has passed on Kentucky’s offer and will remain at Baylor, source tells @CBSSports.
Here's the latest I've got on Baylor coach Scott Drew and the Kentucky search as of Wednesday afternoon: Trusted source tells me Drew is "really struggling with the decision" whether to remain at Baylor or leave for Kentucky.
Kentucky plans to officially meet with Baylor's Scott Drew regarding its head coaching vacancy, sources tell @JonRothstein. https://t.co/DbuJzfHCx0
Kentucky plans to officially meet with Baylor's Scott Drew regarding its head coaching vacancy in the near future, sources tell @JonRothstein. https://t.co/6hgm5zhK4J
Sources: Kentucky plans to officially meet with Baylor's Scott Drew regarding its head coaching vacancy in the near future.
REPORT: Kentucky is targeting Baylor's Scott Drew to become its next head coach, per @AdamZagoria👀 https://t.co/VLzIt0R4Ot https://t.co/vmJ6KfdV6C
Now on @njdotcom Kentucky is targeting Baylor’s Scott Drew as its next coach: sources https://t.co/0g7JybVh7U