As the season winds down, it's the perfect moment to take a panoramic view of the league's landscape. With Sunday games no longer a factor, let's dive into the highlights and lowlights of the week, and see how teams stack up in our "Actually Accomplished Rankings."
The Best Week - Arizona Wildcats
The Wildcats are riding high after clinching the Big 12 Conference Tournament title, adding to their regular-season championship. It's the kind of success that makes the fans roar and the players dream big.
The Second Best Week - UCF Knights
Despite a 22-point blowout loss, UCF's week turned out quite well. Sitting precariously on the tournament bubble, a loss to fellow bubble team Cincinnati could have spelled disaster. Instead, their position now looks secure, making this a week of relief and celebration.
The Worst Week - Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati faced a tough week, marked by a crushing loss that dimmed their NCAA Tournament hopes. To add to their woes, they declined a Crown invitation and parted ways with their head coach. While the future might hold promise, this week was undeniably rough for Bearcat fans.
MVP of the Week - Jaden Bradley, Arizona Wildcats
Jaden Bradley shone brightly for Arizona, exemplifying the team's depth. Although several players stepped up throughout the tournament, Bradley's game-winning shot against Iowa State and his Most Outstanding Player award make him the standout performer.
Actually Accomplished Rankings
These rankings focus purely on teams' on-court achievements this season. Stripping away preseason predictions and future projections, we look at the hard-earned results.
Early in the season, expect volatility, but as resumes build, the rankings will stabilize. Let’s see how the teams have truly fared.