The Big 12 is serving up a thrilling basketball season, with a captivating scramble at the top of the standings. This isn't just any conference race; it's a showcase of concentrated talent battling for supremacy.
Right now, the Arizona Wildcats have carved out a modest lead at the top. But don’t blink, because four teams are hot on their heels, all sharing identical conference records. As the regular season winds down, the stakes are getting higher.
Here's the latest on the Big 12 standings after Tuesday's action:
Big 12 Men’s Basketball Standings Update:
- Arizona Wildcats - 26-2 overall, 13-2 in the Big 12
- Iowa State Cyclones - 24-4 overall, 11-4 in the Big 12
- Houston Cougars - 23-5 overall, 11-4 in the Big 12
- Kansas Jayhawks - 21-7 overall, 11-4 in the Big 12
- Texas Tech Red Raiders - 21-7 overall, 11-4 in the Big 12
- BYU Cougars - 10-7 overall, 8-6 in the Big 12
- UCF Knights - 19-7 overall, 8-6 in the Big 12
- TCU Horned Frogs - 17-10 overall, 7-7 in the Big 12
- West Virginia Mountaineers - 16-12 overall, 7-8 in the Big 12
- Cincinnati Bearcats - 15-13 overall, 7-8 in the Big 12
- Colorado Buffaloes - 15-12 overall, 5-9 in the Big 12
- Arizona State Sun Devils - 14-13 overall, 5-9 in the Big 12
- Oklahoma State Cowboys - 17-11 overall, 5-10 in the Big 12
- Baylor Bears - 14-14 overall, 4-11 in the Big 12
- Kansas State Wildcats - 11-16 overall, 2-12 in the Big 12
- Utah Utes - 10-18 overall, 2-13 in the Big 12
Arizona seems poised to clinch the regular season title, holding a crucial two-game cushion over a tightly packed group of contenders. Iowa State, Houston, Kansas, and Texas Tech are all locked in a fierce battle for the second spot, making every game a must-watch.
And speaking of must-watch, circle Saturday on your calendar. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are set to clash with the Iowa State Cyclones, a matchup that could shake up the standings and add another layer of intrigue to this already electrifying season.