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Baylor Bears Women's Basketball Coach Sees Team as 'Work in Progress'
Despite win over Duke, Nicki Collen says her squad has more to prove this season.
Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:07am
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Baylor women's basketball coach Nicki Collen acknowledged that her team has potential to be something special this year, but said the Bears are still a 'work in progress' despite their season-opening win over Duke in Paris last week.
Why it matters
Baylor is expected to be one of the top teams in women's college basketball this season, so Collen's assessment of the team as a 'work in progress' suggests they may have more room for improvement as they look to compete for a national championship.
The details
Collen noted that while the Bears were able to get the win over Duke, there are still areas they need to improve on as they continue to develop their chemistry and find their identity as a team. She emphasized that the squad has high expectations but still has work to do to reach their full potential.
- Baylor opened their season with a win over Duke in Paris on January 28, 2026.
The players
Nicki Collen
The head coach of the Baylor Bears women's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“We are a work in progress. We have a lot of potential, but we're not there yet.”
— Nicki Collen, Head Coach, Baylor Bears Women's Basketball
The takeaway
Despite their impressive season-opening win over a top opponent, Baylor's women's basketball coach sees room for her team to grow and improve as they work towards their goal of competing for a national championship this season.
