With the Big 12 tournament underway, fans are looking forward to seeing which team can cut down the nets at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Below, we will break down every team’s path to a title, as well as the roadblocks they might face based on their past performances.
Every Big 12 Tournament Team’s Path to Conference Title
With the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Tournament kicking off Thursday, here’s a look at some of the teams who could cut down the nets after the final on Saturday.
No. 1 Seed Houston Cougars
If Houston can defeat the 16-seeded Colorado Buffaloes in the quarterfinals and the Iowa State-BYU winner in the semifinals, they’ll have their spot in the championship game.
Having had their title hopes upset in the final game by Iowa State last season, they will need to be on their toes all through the rest of this week.
No. 2 Seed Texas Tech Red Raiders
After climbing their way through the Big 12 regular season, the Red Raiders will give the Houston team a run for their title.
They’ll tip off at 7 p.m. ET against the No. 7 seed Baylor Bears. If they win, they’ll play the winner of Arizona-Kansas on Friday.
No. 3 Seed Arizona Wildcats
The Wildcats can make a statement if they can take down a hungry Kansas team. While the Jayhawks have had an off year to their standards, they still have championship experience in conference tournaments.
No. 5 Seed Iowa State Cyclones
The Cyclones will have to be on guard to defeat BYU to reach a semifinal matchup, likely against the top-seeded Houston Cougars. Last season, these two teams met in the final. Can the Cyclones recreate their 2024 success?
Potential Big 12 Tournament Cinderellas
No. 6 Seed Kansas Jayhawks: Although they are not in top form this season, the Jayhawks have the tendency to pull off a surprising upset due to their coaching and talents, such as center Hunter Dickinson.
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No. 7 Seed Baylor Bears: Baylor has a date with a powerful Texas Tech team. The team has a history of success in the postseason, but it hasn’t looked to its normal strength recently.
No. 16 Colorado Buffaloes: Colorado has already defeated TCU and West Virginia, creating a powerful resume thus far. While already an impressive run, an upset over the top-seeded team could bolster a March Madness case further.
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