Sports Take: Baylor MBB will go on another deep March Madness run

Senior guard James Akinjo pushes the ball up the court against Stanford University on Nov. 20 in the Ferrell Center. Brittany Tankersley | PhotographerBy Michael Haag | Sports Writer

Mark my words: No. 4 Baylor men’s basketball (7-0) is legit. The Bears will make a major run in March Madness, and I expect that for not only this year, but for as long as head coach Scott Drew is at the helm.

There was skepticism and doubt over whether the squad would come back and be able to play at such a high level, after losing four starters from their national championship team. The thing is, coach Drew has built a program here that is designed to last. He’s not here to go one-and-done and be content with…