Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings - Week 7

by Evan Pfaff on Dec 27, 2011 10:30 AM CST in Big 12 Basketball - 2011-12 Season

Another slow week because of the Christmas holiday makes the impact of each win and loss larger. But can you smell that? Yeah, it's conference play right around the corner!

Disagree with us? Put your rankings in the comments section.

1. Missouri Tigers

Overall Record: 12-0
Last Week's Record: 1-0
Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 1, same
What Evan Says: The Braggin' Rights game looked like it'd be a blowout until the Tigers let Illinois back into it. In-game adjustments might be something to watch for Mizzou.

2. Baylor Bears

Overall Record: 12-0
Last Week's Record: 2-0
Last Week's Ranking/Movement: T2, same
What Nathan Says: Nice win in OT vs an underrated West Virginia squad. Wednesday's Mississippi State game will be the toughest yet..

3. Kansas Jayhawks

Overall Record: 8-3
Last Week's Record: 1-0
Last Week's Ranking/Movement: T2, down one spot
What Nathan Says: I had my doubts about this team early on, but if they finish the non-conference portion with only three losses, that's definitely something to be proud of..

4. Kansas St. Wildcats

Overall Record: 10-1
Last Week's Record: 3-0
Last Week's Ranking/Movement: T5, up one spot
What Evan Says: A 3-0 Hawaii showing helps K-State creep even closer to the top. Keep in mind their only loss was in 2OT to WVU, but that Jan 4 game in Lawrence looms large.

5. Texas Longhorns

Overall Record: 9-3
Last Week's Record: 0-1
Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 5, down one spot
What E. Carnes Says: An outmatched Texas went down hard to 6th-ranked UNC last week. Their next opponent should be easier to handle — the Longhorns face Rice on Saturday.

6. Oklahoma Sooners

Overall Record: 9-1
Last Week's Record: 1-0
Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 7, up one spot
What Evan Says: Oklahoma hasn't played the most difficult schedule, but they're winning games they should be winning and beating some that we thought they might struggle with. A depleted Cincy team in on the docket this week.

7. Texas A&M Aggies

Overall Record: 8-3
Last Week's Record: 0-1
Last Week's Ranking/Movement: T5, down two spots
What E. Carnes Says: A promising start may be slipping away from A&M. The Aggie are on a two-game losing streak, first to Florida, then to Rice.

8. Iowa St. Cyclones

Overall Record: 9-3
Last Week's Record: 1-0
Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 8, same
What Nathan Says: They shouldn't have ANY problem with Mississippi Valley State on New Year's Eve.

9. Oklahoma St. Cowboys

Overall Record: 6-5
Last Week's Results: 0-1
Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 9, same
What Evan Says: WARNING: Tail spin alert. Repeat, tail spin alert.

10. Texas Tech Red Raiders

Overall Record: 5-5
Last Week's Record: 0-1
Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 10, same
What E. Carnes Says: The Red Raiders had an ugly loss to Oral Roberts last week. Their New Year's resolution? More rebounds..

Rankings are based on averages of our individual picks. See how we each voted after The Jump.

Evan's Rankings:
1. Mizzou
2. Baylor
3. K-State
4. Kansas
5. Oklahoma
6. Texas
7. Texas A&M
8. Iowa State
9. Oklahoma State
10. Texas Tech

E. Carnes' Rankings:
1. Mizzou
2. Kansas
3. Baylor
4. Texas
5. Kansas State
6. Texas A&M
7. Oklahoma
8. Oklahoma State
9. Iowa State
10. Texas Tech

Nathan's Rankings: [Ed Note: Updated to reflect Nathan's real rankings. What was here originally was from last week]
1. Baylor
2. Missouri
3. Kansas
4. Kansas State
5. Texas
6. Oklahoma
7. Iowa State
8. Texas A&M
9. Oklahoma State
10. Texas Tech

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Baylor

This will be the week we find a lot out about Baylor. If they beat Miss St, I think they are the clear favorite to win the big 12 if they can win consistenly on the road. Also, this week we will see how MU handles a true road game at ODU, I know ODU is not as strong as previous years but this team had a lot of trouble on the road last year so it will be a good final test before they play Oklahoma next tuesday. KSU couldnt have a harder start to conference so they will tested early with games at Kansas and home to Baylor and MU. I couldnt be more excited for the start of the big 12. I love the new format and should make for some great games.

by thenatural14 on Dec 27, 2011 10:55 AM CST reply actions

Yep

It’ll all work itself out, starting next week, with a few teasers sprinkled in this week.

Oh man… next week!!!!

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by Evan Pfaff on Dec 27, 2011 2:01 PM CST up reply actions

Oh

and if one thing the non con did was take away all intrigue into the first conference game. Remember in September when it was thought that A&M-Baylor to kick off the season might determine the conference champ?

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by Evan Pfaff on Dec 27, 2011 2:04 PM CST up reply actions

YEAH

I do remember that. It seems that A&M is going to the wrong direction after the loss to Rice at home. They just can not score the ball and their defense is not as strong as last years. They should still finish in the top 5 but you never know how it will all turn out.

by thenatural14 on Dec 27, 2011 2:15 PM CST up reply actions