The Oklahoma State men's basketball team, under the guidance of Steve Lutz, is gearing up for a challenging Big 12 tournament as the No. 14 seed. Their first hurdle? A face-off against No. 11 seed Colorado on Tuesday, March 10.
As the tournament unfolds, Arizona, boasting an impressive 16-2 record, claims the top seed. Following closely are Houston, Kansas, and Texas Tech. The structure of the tournament is such that the top eight seeds enjoy a bye in the initial round, with the first four securing a double bye.
Here’s a comprehensive look at what to expect from the 2026 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament, including the bracket details and TV schedule.
Tournament Overview
- Dates: Tuesday, March 10 - Saturday, March 14
- Location: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri
Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament Schedule
All times Central
Tuesday, March 10
- Opening round matchups kick off the tournament action.
Wednesday, March 11
- Game 5: 5-seed Iowa State vs. Game 1 winner, 11:30 a.m.
(ESPN/2)
- Game 6: 8-seed UCF vs.
Game 2 winner, 2 p.m. (ESPNU)
- Game 7: 7-seed West Virginia vs. Game 3 winner, 6 p.m.
(ESPNU)
- Game 8: 6-seed TCU vs.
Game 4 winner, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN/U)
Thursday, March 12
- The action continues with more high-stakes matchups.
Friday, March 13
- Game 14: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 6 p.m.
(ESPN/2)
- Game 15: Game 11 winner vs.
Game 12 winner, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN/2)
Saturday, March 14
- The tournament culminates with the final showdown.
Broadcast Information
Catch all the excitement of the Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament across ESPN networks, ensuring fans don't miss a moment of the action.
Tournament Seeds and Standings
- Arizona (16-2)
- Houston (14-4)
- Kansas (12-6)
- Texas Tech (12-6)
- Iowa State (12-6)
- TCU (11-7)
- West Virginia (9-9)
- UCF (9-9)
- Cincinnati (9-9)
- BYU (9-9)
- Colorado (7-11)
- Arizona State (7-11)
- Baylor (6-12)
- Oklahoma State (6-12)
- Kansas State (3-15)
- Utah (2-16)
The stage is set for a thrilling tournament in Kansas City. With powerhouse teams and potential upsets on the horizon, this year's Big 12 tournament promises to deliver intense basketball action and unforgettable moments.