Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings last updated 03.07.06
Rank
Team
Points
Record
RPI
Comments
1
Texas (6)
72
25-5
(13-3)
7
After losing on a last second shot to A&M, the Longhorns quieted all doubters with a dominant win over OU. Texas is looking really good for the conference tournament.
2
Kansas
66
22-7
(13-3)
36
Young and improving rapidly, this will be a team that nobody wants to play in the Big 12 Tournament or the Big Dance. They've got nowhere to go but up.
3
Oklahoma
60
20-7
(11-5)
12
When Micheal Neal and Terrell Everett are on, this team is dynamite. When they aren't, this team is beatable.
4
Texas A&M
54
20-7
(10-6)
49
The Aggies deserve to make the big dance, but will they? If they get edged out by a MVC team, they only have their out-of-conference scheduling to blame.
5
Colorado
48
19-8
(9-7)
52
The Buffs still have a shot to dance with the Big Boys, but they must beat A&M in potential second round game.
6
Nebraska
38
17-12
(7-9)
111
The Huskers never had a player who consistently stepped up and carried the team. Jaric and Wilkinson had their moments, but in the end, they were more role players than stars.
7
Kansas State
35
15-12
(6-10)
94
The 'Cats can compete with teams, can they turn that into a nice run in Dallas?
8
Oklahoma State
27
16-14
(6-10)
90
This team is young, and scary talented. They could be the sleeper in the Big 12 tourney as they are out to prove something for themselves and could play inspired ball. Look for them to win at least one for the gipper.
9
Iowa State
25
16-13
(6-10)
84
Off-season mission: each post player gains twenty pounds, one offensive move, and a desire to rebound.
10
Texas Tech
24
14-16
(6-10)
145
Give the General some credit. It's easy to win when you've got enough McDonald All-Americans to start a restaurant (see: Bill Self), but the general had nothing this year. And somehow, he still won six games.
11
Missouri
11
12-15
(5-11)
133
Just when you want to put the Tigers down at the very bottom, they win a game. A nice job by Melvin Watkins in his interim position.
12
Baylor
8
4-12
(4-12)
155
This team showed as much heart as any other team in the Big 12 this season. They have so much upside, it's crazy. With a great recruting class coming in, and a full schedule next year, this team could be fighting for a top four position in the Big 12 next year.