Big 12 Basketball 2015 - 2016

[ljbab728]

OU survived in a very tight 2 point game against West Virginia so it's almost assured they will be number one in both polls next week. I suspect it won't be unanimous but it will be their first AP number one ranking since the 89 - 90 season.

I was wrong. It is unanimous in the AP. Not so in the coaches poll.

Oklahoma Sooners a unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 hoops poll

[Laramie]

Hope these guys can handle being atop of the summit. Let's not get the big head.

[ljbab728]

It's not looking good for OU at the moment but life on the road in the Big 12 is rough. While it's nice to be number 1 overall, getting a number one seed in the tournament important also.

[mugofbeer]

Hey, they're hanging tough. Got a lot of game to go.

[BG918]

It's not looking good for OU at the moment but life on the road in the Big 12 is rough. While it's nice to be number 1 overall, getting a number one seed in the tournament important also.

I'd say that is ultimately much more important. OU can lose maybe 2 more and still get a 1 seed with their schedule and quality wins as long as they don't have any really bad losses.

KU and Iowa St on the road were the two toughest conference games. Already beat Iowa St and WVU at home and a road win at OSU. Still have to go to Baylor (this Sat), Texas (they are looking a lot better) and WVU, and also Tech and KState which are decent teams especially at home. And of course KU in Norman on Feb 13..

[zookeeper]

The Big 12: A REAL basketball conference.

[ljbab728]

OSU routs KU tonight in Stillwater and shows again what a tough league it is. This makes OU's recent win there much more impressive

[AP]

I've said this before, but really the only bright spot for OSU is Jawun Evans. That kid will be a legit star in the future.

[SOONER8693]

Good job and big win for osu. We are seeing more and more cracks in the KU armor exposed.

[OKCisOK4me]

I've said this before, but really the only bright spot for OSU is Jawun Evans. That kid will be a legit star in the future.

Players like him are the whole reason why I believe college basketball needs to be like college football--playing a minimum of three years before choosing to go pro. There's no continuity in college ball without that in place.

He'll be gone next year if he keeps doing well.

[OKCretro]

Did the win save Mr. Ford another year? I hope so

[AP]

I don't see it. I think he is gone this year.

[dankrutka]

Players like him are the whole reason why I believe college basketball needs to be like college football--playing a minimum of three years before choosing to go pro. There's no continuity in college ball without that in place.

He'll be gone next year if he keeps doing well.

I disagree. I am not sure if there is an easy answer, but some players are ready for the NBA after one year of college. There is absolutely no reason that, for example, Kevin Durant should have been made to stay in college any further. He was clearly ready for the NBA and his family shouldn't have to wait additional years for that income. What college student wouldn't leave college early if they received a million dollar offer to pursue their profession of choice? I think what is best for players should be privileged over what is best for college basketball programs. Programs can adjust and many have done so.

I am not saying the current system is perfect, and you might be able to convice me why a two year commitment makes sense, but I can't see three years as making sense for a player like Ben Simmons.

[Laramie]

I don't see it. I think he is gone this year.

Ford's contract: Oklahoma State basketball: Why Travis Ford's contract has been a burden for him and OSU | News OK

The OSU donors will let the Cowboys live with that contract until there is 3 years or less left.

[Laramie]

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Big XII vs SEC Challenge

Each conference hosted five games


@ Austin: Texas 72 - Vanderbilt 58

@ Tallahassee: Florida 88 - West Virginia 71

@ Fort Worth: TCU 75 - Tennessee 63

@ Manhattan: Kansas State 69 - Ole Miss 64

@ College Station: Texas A&M 72 - Iowa State 62

@ Fayetteville: Arkansas 75 - Texas Tech 68

[@ Baton Rouge: Oklahoma 77 - LSU 75]

@ Waco: Baylor 75 - Georgia 68

@ Lawrence: Kansas 90 - Kentucky 84 (OT)

[@ Auburn: Oklahoma State 74 - Auburn 63]

Big XII wins challenge against SEC: 7 games to 3

[Road wins registered by Oklahoma & Oklahoma State.]

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[ljbab728]

While that was a good performance by the Big 12, I'm a little disappointed that it wasn't better based on what has happened to this point in the season.

[Laramie]

While that was a good performance by the Big 12, I'm a little disappointed that it wasn't better based on what has happened to this point in the season.

Expected better performances from West Virginia & Iowa State.

[Laramie]

NCAA College Basketball Polls, College Basketball Rankings, NCAA Basketball Polls - ESPN

[ljbab728]

OU is number one in the AP poll for the 3rd week in a row.

Oklahoma basketball: Sooners remain No. 1 in AP poll | NewsOK.com

If they take care of business this week they will likely be an almost unanimous number one in both polls next week after North Carolina lost tonight to Louisville.

[ljbab728]

Who knows what will happen with next weeks ranking now. OU lost to K State today and North Carolina has lost 2 games in a row. OU easily defeated number 3 Villanova earlier this year. OU is still a solid number 1 seed, as of now, for the tournament and that is the most important issue.

[Jersey Boss]

A nail biter in the LNC last night. Buddy scored the last 12 points of the game as OU held the lead for less than 50 seconds of game time. @ bad games in a row, win one lose one. Woodard is in a slump but Buddy is putting the team on his back. Gameday Saturday is in Norman so hopefully we will see some rowdiness and boisterous fans show up. Go Sooners.

[Jersey Boss]

Sooners appeared to have righted the ship in Morgantown yesterday. A much needed
going away victory not decided in the last minute. Looking forward to "Bedlam" part deux on Wednesday.

[jerrywall]

I don't see it. I think he is gone this year.

Can Holder go with him too? That 10 year contract alone should be enough cause.

[Jersey Boss]

There are 7.5 million reasons that spells continued employment for both.

[jerrywall]

Oh, for sure. There is no valid financial reason for getting rid of Ford. All the more reason Holder should be held accountable.