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Baylor HC Scott Drew makes decision on Kentucky job

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 4/11/24

Scott Drew has made a decision.

Several report that he has decided to remain at Baylor rather than take the Kentucky job. According to Jeff Goodman, Drew’s family did not want to leave Waco, Texas.

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

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 11, 2024

Drew appeared to give serious consideration to Kentucky. On Wednesday, a private plane returning from Lexington, Kentucky, was seen arriving in Texas. The plane was carrying members of Drew’s family, suggesting his family had visited.

Drew has been the head basketball coach at Baylor since 2003. He has a wife and three children, all of whom have been used to living in Texas. They apparently are comfortable and happy there, so Drew will stay put.

Drew has reached the NCAA Tournament 12 times at Baylor. He has won one national championship and reached two Elite Eights and two Sweet 16s before losing in the NCAA Tournament.

The 53-year-old spent one season as Valparaiso’s head coach before taking the Baylor job.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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