1. Kansas (27-3, 15-2) (Last Week: 1) (Next: at Oklahoma State)
They got it done. Kansas wrapped up its 13th-straight Big 12 championship last week. The Jayhawks still have one game remaining against Oklahoma State, but the championship will be an outright one, which is remarkable.
2. Iowa State (20-9, 12-5) (Last Week: 3) (Next: at West Virginia)
Iowa State is the hot team in the Big 12 right now. The Cyclones having won their last five games, have vaulted themselves to the top of the league and will be the No. 2 seed in Kansas City for the Big 12 tournament if they can fend off West Virginia.
3. West Virginia (23-7, 11-6) (Last Week: 2) (Next: Iowa State)
West Virginia has continued to battle for a high seed in the conference tournament, but a loss at Baylor on Monday made that tougher. The Mountaineers’ game against Iowa State is critical for them.
3. Baylor (24-6, 11-6) (Last Week: 4) (Next: at Texas)
After vying for the top spot in the conference for much of the season, Baylor has stumbled down the stretch. All hope is not lost for the Bears though, as they will still be a top-four team in the conference tournament regardless of what happens against Texas.
4. West Virginia (23-7, 11-6) (Last Week: 2) (Next: Iowa State)
West Virginia has continued to battle for a high seed in the conference tournament, but a loss at Baylor on Monday made that tougher. The Mountaineers’ game against Iowa State is critical for them.
5. Oklahoma State (20-10, 9-8) (Last Week: 5) (Next: Kansas)
Oklahoma State finally cooled off. After winning 10 of their last 11, the Cowboys fell to Iowa State. Brad Underwood’s team is still on fire and will be a tough matchup for any team in Kansas City next week.
6. Kansas State (18-12, 7-10) (Last Week: 6) (Next: Texas Tech)
Kansas State kept its faint NCAA Tournament hopes alive with a victory at TCU Wednesday night. The Wildcats will still need a strong finish and a good showing in Kansas City if they hope to be in the big dance.
7. Texas Tech (18-12, 6-11) (Last Week: 8) (Next: at Kansas State)
After losing five of its last seven games, Texas Tech is a long shot for the NCAA Tournament. The Red Raiders will need to win at K-State and probably win a couple of big games in Kansas City to even be on the bubble.
8. TCU (17-13, 6-11) (Last Week: 7) (Next: at Oklahoma)
Even a home game against a struggling K-State team wasn’t enough to stop a losing streak for TCU, who has now lost six straight games. Winning the conference tournament is probably the only way the Horned Frogs can get into the NCAA Tournament at this point.
9. Oklahoma (10-19, 4-13) (Last Week: 10) (Next: TCU)
After a 30-point win against K-State and a near upset at KU, Oklahoma is showing signs of life. Of course, it is too late for the Sooners, but good to see them still bringing the effort in every game.
10. Texas (10-20, 4-13) (Last Week: 9) (Next: Baylor)
The year’s end is almost here for Texas. While the Longhorns won’t likely make a push in the conference tournament, perhaps they could cause Baylor some headaches with a season-ending upset.
