BREAKING: Baylor Lands Kilgore College Guard Dantwan Grimes
Baylor's 2022-2023 basketball roster rounded out on Monday evening when Dantwan Grimes, an athletic 6-foot-2, 190-pound combo guard from Kilgore Junior College gave his commitment to Scott Drew.
Grimes averaged 14 points per game while shooting 36% from three and 81% from the foul line last season. He has three years of eligibility remaining.
Baylor was looking for a guard after the decommitment of Dillon Hunter and Grimes fit the bill of what the Bears were searching for. He’s been described by other coaches as a junkyard dog, a hard working, defensive minded, physical guard that loves to compete and win. The combo guard, originally from Florida, can score and facilitate. He averaged 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game in addition to his scoring
He fits the DNA of what Baylor likes with a strong dose ofathleticism but also a desire to work hard and improve every day. He welcomes the challenge of going against top competition every day in practice because he knows it will prepare him when his time comes.
Grimes had offers from Oklahoma State, North Texas, Wichita State, St. Bonaventure, Tulsa and South Florida among others.