Isaac Williams signs two-year deal to finish career at Baylor
Isaac Williams IV is staying put in Waco. According to Joe Tipton of On3, the Baylor guard has signed a two-year deal to remain with the Bears and finish his collegiate career with the program.
The 6-foot-1 sophomore averaged 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season, emerging as a steady contributor in the backcourt. Williams’ decision provides a measure of stability for a Baylor team looking to regroup after a disappointing 2026 campaign.
Despite flashes of offensive firepower, particularly from standout players like Tounde Yessoufou and Cameron Carr, the Bears were unable to secure the signature wins needed to extend their NCAA Tournament streak. Head coach Scott Drew and his program is now turning its focus to the postseason, albeit outside of March Madness.
Baylor will participate in the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas beginning April 1. That’ll allow the Bears an opportunity to finish the season on a high note.
The event presents both a reset and a proving ground. Baylor will open against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, with potential matchups against teams like Oklahoma, Stanford and West Virginia looming deeper in the bracket.
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For veterans such as Dan Skillings, Michael Rataj and Caden Powell, the tournament offers a final chance to end their careers with momentum. For younger contributors like Williams, it’s another opportunity to continue developing within Drew’s system heading into the future.
Williams’ return also signals confidence in the program’s direction despite falling short of expectations this season. Baylor has already shown it can compete with several teams in the Crown field, including wins over West Virginia, Creighton and Colorado earlier this year.
While the Bears may not be dancing, they’re far from done. And with Williams locked in for the next two years, Baylor now has a key piece in place as it looks to build toward a bounce-back 2027 season. We’ll see what they have in store.