Kayden Mingo finds new home with Baylor in transfer portal
Penn State basketball's Kayden Mingo transferred to Baylor, and his highly-rated brother Dylan may follow him.
One of Penn State basketball's best players has found a new home in the transfer portal. However, the fallout surrounding his move could have even bigger stakes than you think. Just mere days after announcing he would be entering the transfer portal, guard Kayden Mingo announced he would be taking his talents to Waco, Texas to play for the Baylor Bears .
BREAKING: Penn State transfer guard Kayden Mingo has committed to Baylor, @JamieShaw5 confirms. https://t. co/eT5F1el3OY pic.
twitter. com/UbILQFi7NV ā Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) April 16, 2026 Mingo's ultimate decision to transfer came as a massive blow to Mike Rhoades and his staff, as Mingo was seen to be a building block for a more positive future for the Nittany Lions . In his freshman season, Mingo led the team in scoring average, with 13.
7 points per game, averaged 4. 3 assists and 2. 1 steals.