Mark Vital was Baylor’s defensive wrecking ball in the 2021 title run
In the 2020-21 season, Mark Vital was the kind of glue guy coaches dream about: a 6-foot-5, 250-pound forward who brought relentless energy, elite rebounding, and high-end defense for Baylor’s national championship team. He averaged 5.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game in 2020-21, while starting all 30 games and helping Baylor dominate physically. His calling card was intensity — the “Villain” nickname fit — plus toughness, versatility, and winning habits that showed up in big moments.
