It’s been said a thousand different times in a thousand different ways, but it’s worth repeating: Jalen Pitre was a Baylor legend the moment he decided to stay at Baylor amidst a scandal that gave him every reason to leave.
Even if he had spent 4-5 years as a reserve player or minor contributor, Jalen would have correctly earned a soft spot in the heart of every Baylor fan for his loyalty and dedication to a program in turmoil when he showed up in 2017. Well, folks, he did just a little more than contribute in a minor way.