Oct. 21, 2009

WACO, Texas - Baylor men's basketball freshman Mark McLaughlin has left the team for personal reasons, head coach Scott Drew announced Wednesday. McLaughlin, a native of Kenmore, Wash., signed with Baylor in April 2009 after being released from his National Letter of Intent at Nevada.

Baylor opens the 2009-10 season Thurs., Nov. 5, when the Bears host the Central Oklahoma Bronchos in an exhibition game at the Ferrell Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.