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THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Big 12 Power Rankingsissouri falls to No. 2 after tough loss to Kansas
KORY CARPENTER
kcarpenter@kansan.com
KANSAS (25-5.14-2)
KANSAS (23-5, 14-2)
Last two games: W vs. Missouri (87-86), W vs.
Texas A&M (66-58)
Next game: vs. Texas
Coach Bill Self said earlier this season that 15-3 would win the Big 12 outright. He was correct, and the Jayhawks have a chance to make it 16-2 on senior night Saturday against Texas.
MISSOURI (25-4, 12-4)
MISSOUET (20-4, 12-4)
Last two games: L vs. Kansas State (78-68) L
at Kansas (87-86)
Next game: At Texas Tech
The Tigers will depart from the Big 12 without winning a regular season conference championship. The loss to Kansas last week might cost them a No.1 seed as well.
BAYLOR (25-5.12-5)
Last two games: W vs. Oklahoma (70-60) W
vs. Texas Tech (77-48)
Next game: At Iowa State
Baylor definitely hasn't lived up to expectations this season, but four of its five losses have come against Kansas and Missouri, both top 10 teams. The Bears should receive a three-seed in the NCAA tournament.
IOWA STATE (21-8, 11-5)
IOWA STATE (21-8, 11-5)
Last two games: W vs. Texas Tech (72-54) W at Kansas State (65-61)
Next game: vs. Baylor
What coach Fred Hoiberg has done this year in Ames is nothing short of spectacular. The Cyclones are a lock for the NCAA tournament and will not be an easy out with Royce White on the court.
KANSAS STATE (20-9, 9-8)
Last two games: L vs. Iowa State (65-61) W at Texas A&M (76-60)
Next game: vs. Oklahoma State
The Wildcats should make the NCAA tournament when the bracket is announced next Sunday, but they can't have a slip up against Oklahoma State at home on Saturday afternoon.
TEXAS (18-11, 8-8)
Last two games: L vs. Baylor (77-72) W at Texas Tech (71-67)
Next game: At Kansas
OKLAHOMA STATE
(14.14.7.10)
Texas has been on the bubble for most of the second half of the season. The three game losing streak early in the Big 12 season and headscratching losses to Oregon State and North Carolina State could prove costly.
The offensive duo of Keiton Page and Le Bryan Nash has been excellent at times this season but there hasn't been much of anything else for the Cowboys.
UKLAHOMA STATE (14-14, 7-10)
Last two games: W vs. Texas A&M (60-
42) L vs. Kansas (70-58)
Next game: At Kansas State
TEXAS A&M (13-16, 4-13)
TEXAS A&M (13-16, 4-13)
Last two games: L at Oklahoma State (60-
42) L vs. Kansas State (76-70)
Next game: At Oklahoma
Injuries derailed what was supposed to be a special season for the Aggies. If there's any consolation for fans, they should be tough to beat in the NIT.
OKLAHOMA (14-14, 4-12)
W vs. Oklahoma State (77-64) L at Baylor
(70-60)
Next game: vs. Texas A&M
Coach Lon Kruger is just trying to get through this season as he builds for the future. With the right additions and improvement, the Sooners could finish in the top half of the Big 12 next season.
AP TOP 25
RANK TEAM (First Place Votes) RECORD VOTES
RANK TEAM (First Place Votes) RECORD VOTES
1 Kentucky (63) 28-1 1,623
2 Syracuse (2) 29-1 1,562
3 Kansas 24-5 1,459
4 Duke 25-4 1,409
5 Michigan State 24-5 1,372
6 North Carolina 25-4 1,314
7 Missouri 25-4 1,253
8 Marquette 24-5 1,150
9 Baylor 24-5 1,055
10 Ohio State 23-6 1,036
11 Georgetown 21-6 906
12 Murray State 28-1 885
13 Michigan 21-8 766
14 Wisconsin 21-8 764
15 Wichita State 26-4 754
16 Florida 22-7 638
17 UNLV 24-6 531
18 Indiana 22-7 444
19 Louisville 22-7 426
20 Notre Dame 20-9 357
21 San Diego State 22-6 304
22 Florida State 19-9 252
23 Temple 22-6 158
24 Virginia 21-7 142
25 Creighton 25-5 140
TEXAS TECH (8-21, 1-16)
TEXAS TECH (8-21, 1-16)
Last two games: L vs. Texas (71-67) L at
Baylor (77-48)
Next game: vs. Missouri
The Red Raiders are in the same position as the Sooners. The roster is full of underclassmen and this season hasn't been fun, but next season should see an improvement.
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