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2020–21 Baylor Bears basketball team

The 2020–21 Baylor Bears basketball team represented Baylor University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Bears, members of the Big 12 Conference, played their home games at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. They were led by 18th-year head coach Scott Drew.

Previous season
The Bears finished the season 2019–20 season 26–4 and 15–3 in Big 12 play to finish in second place. The team was scheduled to play Kansas State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament before the tournament was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The NCAA tournament was also canceled due to the pandemic. ==Offseason==
Offseason
Departures Incoming transfers Recruiting classes 2020 recruiting class 2021 Recruiting class ==Preseason==
Preseason
Big 12 coaches' poll The Big 12 preseason coaches' poll was released on October 29, 2020. Baylor was predicted to come in first place. ==Roster==
Schedule and results
The Bears' initial schedule included participation in the Empire Classic at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, where they would have played Arizona State on November 25, followed by either Villanova or Boston College on November 26; however, the Bears were forced to withdraw after Scott Drew announced he had tested positive for COVID-19. The Bears were likewise forced to cancel their game scheduled for November 29 against Seton Hall. ==Rankings==
Rankings
^Coaches did not release a Week 1 poll. ==See also==
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