As we gear up for the Big 12 Tournament championship, it's a showdown between the top dogs-Arizona and Houston. These teams have dominated college basketball's toughest league, and now they're poised to make a statement heading into Selection Sunday.
Arizona has its sights set on sweeping the season's accolades by adding the Big 12 Tournament crown to their regular-season title. A victory over Houston, combined with a Duke loss to Virginia, could bolster Arizona's case for the coveted No. 1 overall seed.
On the flip side, Houston's road to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is still wide open. With Vanderbilt's decisive win over Florida in the SEC Tournament semifinals, the Cougars have a golden opportunity. A win against Arizona could catapult them back into the top seed conversation, according to CBS Sports Bracketology.
This matchup also offers Houston's head coach, Kelvin Sampson, a shot at redemption. Just three weeks ago, Arizona marched into the Fertitta Center and handed Houston a tough 73-66 defeat, with Anthony Dell'Orso coming off the bench to deliver a game-changing 22 points.
The stage is set for an epic clash, with both teams looking to seize momentum as they head into the NCAA Tournament.