Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings - Week 11
by Evan Pfaff on Jan 24, 2012 10:01 AM CST
in Big 12 Basketball - 2011-12 Season
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PrintSlowly but surrly the Cyclones are closing in on a top 4 spot, while the top two have shown they're there to stay.
Disagree with us? Put your rankings in the comments section.
1. Kansas JayhawksOverall Record: 17-3 (7-0 conference)Last Week's Record: 2-0 Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 1, same What Nathan Says: They nearly lost on the road to the Longhorns on Saturday. It'll be interesting to see how Kansas does away from Allen Fieldhouse against more quality opponents. |
2. Missouri TigersOverall Record: 18-1 (5-1)Last Week's Record: 1-0 Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 3, up one spot What Evan Says: Undersized? Short bench? Those can be overcome when you have the experience and coaching that Mizzou has. And yes, this team has made me change my tune on the Frank Haith hire... how could it not? |
3. Baylor BearsOverall Record: 17-2 (4-2)Last Week's Record: 0-1 Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 2, down one spot What Nathan Says: Giving up points in the paint have killed the Baylor frontcourt this week. Hopefully they can bounce back without the pressure of playing another Top-10 team. |
4. Kansas St. WildcatsOverall Record: 14-4 (3-3)Last Week's Record: 2-0 Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 4, same What Evan Says: K-State will not keep winning unless they start hitting free throws. 44 of 79 (55.6%) in their two wins this week simply won't cut it. |
5. Iowa St. CyclonesOverall Record: 14-5 (4-2) |
6. Texas LonghornsOverall Record: 12-7 (2-4)Last Week's Record: 0-2 Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 6, same What E. Carnes Says: The Longhorns dropped two heartbreakingly close games to K-State and Kansas. Tuesday's game against Iowa State is a must-win for Texas if they want to keep their tournament hopes alive. |
T7. Oklahoma SoonersOverall Record: 12-6 (2-4) |
T7. Texas A&M AggiesOverall Record: 11-8 (2-5)Last Week's Record: 1-1 Last Week's Ranking/Movement: 8, up one spot What E. Carnes Says: Pro: the Aggies beat Oklahoma in overtime in College Station. Con: Khris Middleton banged up his injured knee and had to sit out during their loss to Kansas. |
9. Oklahoma St. CowboysOverall Record: 9-10 (2-4) |
10. Texas Tech Red RaidersOverall Record: 7-11 (0-6) |
Rankings are based on averages of our individual picks. See how we each voted after The Jump.
1. Kansas
2. Mizzou
3. Baylor
4. K-State
5. Iowa State
6. Texas
7. Texas A&M
8. Oklahoma
9. Ok State
10. Texas Tech
E. Carnes' Rankings:
1. Kansas
2. Mizzou
3. Baylor
4. Kansas State
5. Iowa State
6. Texas
7. Texas A&M
8. Oklahoma
9. Oklahoma State
10. Texas Tech
Nathan's Rankings:
1) Kansas
2) Missouri
3) Baylor
4) Iowa State
5) Kansas State
6) Oklahoma
7) Texas
8) Texas A&M
9) Oklahoma State
10) Texas Tech
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How crazy would it be
if Oklahoma pulled the stunner against Baylor tonight?
by Nathan Kotisso on Jan 24, 2012 11:18 AM CST reply actions
That would be amazing.
You never know which Sooner team will show up (and by that I mean “you never know how well Pledger will play”).
I mostly agree with your rankings again.
But now Missouri is much closer to KU than they were before. Missouri has two big road wins in the bank (@ISU & @ Baylor) so there will be pressure on KU to duplicate those feats. KU’s Big 12 road wins have come versus somewhat weaker opponents so far.
Baylor is now the most vulnerable of the top 3 teams, having lost head-to-head to both KU and Missouri.
All in all, a very exciting race for the conference title so far.
I voted Mizzou #1
because of those road victories, but agree with the consensus that KU is #1 (undefeated in conference…)
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