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Penn State transfer guard Kayden Mingo commits to Baylor
TL;DR
Kayden Mingo, a former guard for Penn State, has committed to Baylor after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
Key points
- Kayden Mingo transfers from Penn State to Baylor
- He started all 28 games in his freshman season
- Mingo averaged 13.7 points and 4.3 assists per game
- He has three seasons of eligibility remaining
- Mingo was a four-star prospect in high school
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Dec 29, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Kayden Mingo (4) moves the ball up the court as North Carolina Central Eagles guard Justin Edwards (12) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
Former Penn State guard Kayden Mingo has committed to Baylor via the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Jamie Shaw. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
As a true freshman this past season, Mingo started in all 28 of his appearances for the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-3 standout averaged 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 32.0 minutes per game. Mingo shot 47.7% from the field and 24.4% from beyond the arc.
Kayden Mingo played high school basketball at Long Island Lutheran (NY), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 34 overall player and No. 2 combo guard in the 2025 recruiting cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.
At the time of his commitment to Baylor, Mingo was the No. 28 overall player in On3’s 2026 Transfer Portal Player Rankings. He isn’t the only impressive transfer guard who’s committed to Baylor this offseason. He joins former Liberty guard , who shot 47.1% from 3-point range in the 2025-26 campaign.
Q&A
What are Kayden Mingo's stats from his freshman season at Penn State?
In his freshman season, Kayden Mingo averaged 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.
How many seasons of eligibility does Kayden Mingo have left?
Kayden Mingo has three seasons of eligibility remaining after transferring to Baylor.
Where did Kayden Mingo play high school basketball?
Kayden Mingo played high school basketball at Long Island Lutheran in New York.
