Drama has erupted in Waco as Baylor Bears assistant coach Alvin Brooks III has been accused of tampering after reportedly being spotted having a private dinner with five-star Kentucky commit Darius Lockett at a Houston steakhouse. The sighting, confirmed by two separate restaurant employees, has set off alarm bells across college hoops.
According to witnesses, Brooks and Lockett were seated in a back corner booth for over an hour, talking in hushed tones. Lockett, a high-flying wing from Dallas, recently posted on Instagram about being “unsure” of his future—fueling rumors that he may decommit from Kentucky, where questions have arisen about coaching stability following John Calipari’s recent departure.
The NCAA strictly prohibits direct contact between college coaches and players committed to other programs unless certain conditions are met—none of which seem to apply here. Baylor’s athletic department has yet to release a statement, but insiders say they are “scrambling” behind the scenes.
Social media exploded with speculation, with one fan posting: “If Brooks pulled this off, he’s playing chess while everyone else is stuck on checkers.”
If this tampering allegation sticks, Baylor could face sanctions—and Lockett could become the biggest flip in college basketball this offseason.
