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Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Kansas, Baylor rise after TTU falls

By Jason Kinander

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - JANUARY 26: Dedric Lawson #1 of the Kansas Jayhawks passes the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on January 26, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - JANUARY 26: Dedric Lawson #1 of the Kansas Jayhawks passes the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on January 26, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – JANUARY 12: Cartier Diarra #2 of the Kansas State Wildcats takes a shot as Michael Jacobson #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones blocks in the first half of play at Hilton Coliseum on January 12, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – JANUARY 12: Cartier Diarra #2 of the Kansas State Wildcats takes a shot as Michael Jacobson #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones blocks in the first half of play at Hilton Coliseum on January 12, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

5. Kansas State Wildcats (16-2, 6-2 Conference Play)

Previous Ranking: No. 6

Remember about a month or so ago, when we were talking about how disappointing Kansas State’s season has been, and about how their tournament hopes could be in danger if their struggles continued.

Yeah, that seems like a year ago. The Kansas State Wildcats have gotten their act together big time, and are looking like the Top-25 team that they started out the season as.

Additionally, Dean Wade is back, and better than ever. The senior forward scored 24 points on 9-of-9 shooting against Oklahoma State on Saturday. Any doubt that Wade would be able to return to full form following his foot injury is completely gone.

Despite a slip up against Texas A&M last week, the Wildcats are looking as strong as anyone in the Big 12. They’ve rattled off six-consecutive wins in conference play, including a win against Texas Tech at home.

While the six-straight wins looks really nice, it is important to remember one thing; Kansas State has not played Kansas yet. That will be a true test for the Wildcats, who, if they can pull it out, might just validate themselves as a real contender in the Big 12.

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