Big 12 Basketball Bracketology: Examining the seeding of teams

LUBBOCK, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Norense Odiase #32 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders dunks the basketball during the second half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks on February 23, 2019 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Kansas 91-62. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

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LUBBOCK, TX – DECEMBER 29: Mark Vital #11 of the Baylor Bears shoots the ball over Norense Odiase #32 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the game on December 29, 2017 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Baylor 77-53. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

Baylor Bears

Projected Seed: 8

The Baylor Bears have surprised literally everyone with their stellar stretch in the Big 12 conference, and their efforts will result in a reward on selection Sunday.

Baylor will certainly have a first-round bye in the Big 12 tournament, which sets them up well to play in the semi-finals, with just two wins needed to reach the finals as a whole. Baylor has the potential to pull off upsets over higher seeds, especially in the balanced Big 12, and should be in great position on selection Sunday with a win or two in the conference tournament.

Assuming that Baylor wins at least their first round game, they’ll finish the season with 20 wins. That bodes really well for a good seed, but losses to Texas Southern and Stephen F. Austin won’t do them any favors.

Unless they manage to win the Big 12 tournament, which is possible, Baylor’s seeding will be anywhere from 7-9. Seven would be if Baylor wins their next four games, nine if they lose out. Baylor is very safely in, and should avoid being a double-digit seed.

Any seeding is a major win for Baylor considering the expectations heading into the season, but Baylor’s cinderella story will get a little bit sweeter with a good seeding for the tournament. As an eight seed, Baylor will have a great chance to be playing past the opening round of the tournament.

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