The Baylor Bears are already looking toward the future and targeting one of the top young prospects in the country.
Five-star recruit Xavier Young, the No. 12 overall player in the 2028 class, is set to take an unofficial visit to Baylor, signaling early interest between the program and one of Texas’ top rising stars.
While it may seem early to track a 2028 prospect, Young is no ordinary recruit.
He is currently ranked as the top sophomore in the state of Texas, a loaded recruiting hotbed that consistently produces elite Division I talent. Standing out at that level, and that early in his high school career, speaks volumes about his long-term upside and national profile.
The Bears have built a reputation as one of the premier development programs in college basketball, particularly when it comes to guards and wings with NBA potential. Getting Young on campus early allows the staff to establish a relationship and lay the groundwork for what will likely be a highly competitive recruitment down the line.
Players ranked inside the national top 15, especially from Texas, rarely stay under the radar for long. Blue-blood programs and national contenders will inevitably enter the mix, making early connections like this all the more important.
From Young’s perspective, the visit offers an opportunity to experience an incredible Big 12 environment and see firsthand how Baylor develops talent at the next level. For now, it’s just an unofficial visit, but it’s also an early sign that Baylor is once again aiming high on the recruiting trail.
And when it comes to a prospect like Xavier Young, getting in early can make all the difference.
