The NCAA has sanctioned Jared Nuness, a former assistant men's basketball coach at Baylor University, after he admitted to placing around 3,400 bets totaling approximately $38,000 on various sports. This action follows an investigation that began when a third-party sports wagering monitoring system flagged Nuness in November 2025.
Baylor University conducted an internal investigation and reported its findings to the NCAA in December 2025, which led to a joint investigation. By February 2026, Nuness acknowledged to the NCAA that he violated its regulations by betting on professional sports via two online sportsbooks.
He also allowed his minor son to access these betting accounts, resulting in the son placing three bets on NCAA Division I men's basketball games totaling $170.
The NCAA clarified that none of Nuness's bets involved Baylor University or its student-athletes. He accepted full responsibility for his actions, and the case was classified as a Level II-Standard violation. Baylor Athletics confirmed its full cooperation with the NCAA during the investigation process, emphasizing ongoing compliance education within the athletic department.
Nuness, who left Baylor's coaching staff in December 2025 due to personal issues, is now subject to a two-year show-cause order. This includes a requirement for sports betting education and a 10 percent suspension from all athletically related activities, equating to a three-game suspension, along with a public reprimand and censure.
