Midnight madness: College hoops time in Texas

...back. But the Aggies won't have inside presence Chinemelu Elonu or scorer Josh Carter. Oklahoma State: The Cowboys were picked sixth by Big 12 coaches, but don't think that means the Cowboys...

Baylor tops Big 12 women's basketball poll

...106 4. Texas A&M (1): 87 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

...11): 121 points 2. Texas (1): 111 3. Oklahoma: 95 4. Kansas State: 92 5. Texas A&M: 74 6. Oklahoma...

Big 12 preseason basketball accolades

...were named co-players of the year. Iowa State forward Marquis Gilstrap earned preseason newcomer of the...rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.6 steals. * Oklahoma's Wille Warren, sophomore guard from Fort Worth...

Team preview: Oklahoma State

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Dissecting Sagarin's all-time rankings

Pat Forde loves the first 1,195 pages of the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia." But when it comes to Jeff Sagarin's all-time rankings, well … let the debate begin.

Ford gets four-year contract extension

Oklahoma State basketball coach Travis Ford has received a four-year contract extension designed to keep him through 2019.

...Jayhawks guard Sherron Collins (4) gives direction to his teammates during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Douglas Jones-US PRESSWIRE

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

...holds for the Big 12 this season. When Oklahoma's Willie Warren and Iowa State's Craig Brackins joined the Kansas inside-out...

If a Final Four is taken away, did it ever exist?

...fall. Memphis officials say the NCAA's ruling against the Tigers in 1985, in which then-Memphis State was accused of several NCAA violations, never forbade the school from hanging the Final Four banner it...

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

Bob Donnan/US Presswire Bill Self knows the upcoming season will be a "huge rebuilding job" with seven newcomers. Self ready for a 'huge rebui...

Will coaching questions trump March Madness?

As conference play heats up and teams position themselves for the NCAA Tournament, three suddenly vacant coaching jobs have created a whole new race to the finish, Andy Katz writes.

Red-hot rivalries burn down the house

When it comes to red-hot rivalries for the 2009-10 season, Tobacco Road takes a back seat to Kentucky and Louisville.

...McDermott during the second half in the first round of 2009 Big 12 Tournament against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Ford Center. Oklahoma State won 81-67. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-US PRESSWIRE

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Some tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?