Breaking down the one-and-doners

...but whether he'll be a great creator for others is still a question mark. The Kentucky Wildcats are brimming with talent, and scouts will expect him to average six or more assists a game...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Big 12 Preview

ESPNU previews the Big 12 season

Baylor tops Big 12 women's basketball poll

...The Bears got five first-place votes, edging Kansas and Texas. Coaches were not allowed to vote...5. Oklahoma: 86 6. Nebraska: 80 7. Iowa State: 59 8. Kansas State: 44 9. Oklahoma State...

Big 12 preseason hoops poll 1-2: Kansas, UT

Kansas received all 11 first-place votes from conference...Texas (1): 111 3. Oklahoma: 95 4. Kansas State: 92 5. Texas A&M: 74 6. Oklahoma...

Big 12 ShootAround: High expectations for a league that retained its star power

...Taylor) and young talent (Xavier Henry) will launch Kansas to the top of every preseason list. 2...season. When Oklahoma's Willie Warren and Iowa State's Craig Brackins joined the Kansas inside-out...

Big 12 ShootAround: What can KU do for an encore?

...rebuilding job" with seven newcomers. Self ready for a 'huge rebuilding job' By Tim Griffin ESPN.com Kansas coach Bill Self allowed himself to savor his national championship for only a few hours before he...

Pittman's double-double powers Texas past K-State

Dexter Pittman dominated inside for a second straight game, finishing with 19 points and a career-high 20 rebounds as Texas beat Kansas State 61-58 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament.

Thabeet casts shadow on Michigan's upset bid as Huskies win 11th straight

Hasheem Thabeet's presence down low is giving opposing teams nightmares, as UConn continued to defend its No. 1 ranking. Meanwhile, Duke snapped out of its funk against Miami -- though it took the Blue Devils one half to do it.

Clemente's 44 tie Big 12 mark as K-State drops No. 12 Texas

Denis Clemente tied a Big 12 record with 44 points, leading Kansas State to an 85-81 overtime upset of Texas (No. 11 ESPN/USA Today, No. 12 AP) on Saturday, ending the Longhorns' 19-game home winning streak.

Inside the Bracket: Top seed for OU?

The Sooners schedule has positioned Blake Griffin and Co. well to snag a top seed in March.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009

Much like football, Big 12 offenses are up, defenses down

The 2008-09 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the Big 12 stands with conference play on the horizon.

2007-08 highlights to remember

The 2007-08 season will be remembered for so many moments, from its talented and deep freshman class, the absences of Lute Olson and Bob Knight, and Kansas' thrilling title win over Memphis. Here are Jay Bilas' top memories.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

...25, 2008; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Michael Beasley (30) drives...

Abrams' second-half surge helps Texas overcome Beasley's 30 points

D.J. Augustin had 24 points and A.J. Abrams scored all of his 13 in the second half, helping No. 5 Texas beat Kansas State 74-65 on Monday night, the Longhorns' eighth straight win.

Atchley lacks the ego but has the game

...in the win over K-State. Key Shot By Dana O'Neil ESPN.com MANHATTAN, Kansas -- As he walked off the...13:56 mark, watching the Wildcats build a 45-41 lead...