Big 12 Power Rankings: Sorting the Nation’s Deepest Conference Before League Play

The Big 12 continues to separate itself as college basketball’s deepest conference, with Arizona and Iowa State setting the pace and little margin for error from top to bottom. Here is a full breakdown of where every team stands as conference play approaches.

7. Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-3)

Texas Tech’s third loss came in a high-scoring defeat to Arkansas, continuing a trend where defensive breakdowns have hurt them against top competition.

JT Toppin leads the offense at 21.8 points per game, and the Red Raiders will look to tighten things up before a major non-conference matchup with Duke. Big 12 play opens January 3 against Oklahoma State.

8. Colorado Buffaloes (9-1)

Despite a loss to Colorado State, the Buffaloes have been one of the more enjoyable surprises early in the season. Wins over Providence, San Francisco, and Washington highlight a strong résumé.

Isaiah Johnson and Barrington Hargress provide steady production, and Colorado opens Big 12 play January 3 at Arizona State.