12 AROUND THE BIG 12
The week ahead
Compiled by Tim Dwyer
GAME TO WATCH Texas vs. Missouri
Texas needs a signature win to snap out of its funk and get back on pace for a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament. Missouri needs to defend its home court and the Tigers could use another strong win to really solidify their tourney hopes. The Longhorns boast a stellar frontcourt that is led
by Darnion James and Dexter Pittman, while the Tigers' strength lies in pressure defense and great guard play. Missouri's defense can create a lot of turnovers and Texas will have to be careful with the basketball. The dichotomy of styles should make this an excellent game for the viewers.
THIS WEEK'S BIG 12 SCHEDULE
Kansas State vs. Nebraska
Manhattan, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday
Texas Tech vs. Texas
Lubbock, Texas, 1 p.m. Saturday
Colorado vs. Oklahoma
Coulder, Colo., 7 p.m. Wednesday
iowa State vs. Oklahoma State
Ames, Iowa, 7 owl. Wednesday
Kansas vs. Colorado Lawrence, 3 p.m. Saturday
Missouri vs. Texas
Columbia, Mo., 12:30 p.m. Saturday
Iowa State vs. Texas A&M Ames, Iowa, 3 p.m. Saturday
Oklahoma State vs. Baylor Stillwater, Okla., 12:30 pm. Saturday
Oklahoma vs. Kansas State
Norman, Okla., 5 p.m. Saturday
Nebraska vs. Missouri
Lincoln, Neb., 5 p.m. Saturday
ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOS
Big 12 Players of the Week
Big 12 Player of the Week James Anderson, Oklahoma State G
Anderson was electric in the Cowboys only game of the week, a 97-76 shellacking of Oklahoma in the Bedlam game. The junior guard shot 11-of-17 from the field, including 4-of-7 from long range, to post 31 points alongside four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals. He dominated every facet of the game for Oklahoma State.
Big 12 Newcomer of the Week Xavier Henry, Kansas G
After struggling his way through the beginning of conference play, Henry showed a little life in games against Texas and Iowa State. After coolly posting 15 against the Longhorns in Austin, Henry led the Jayhawks in scoring with 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting in a 73-59 victory over Marquis Gilstrap and Iowa State.
Big 12 Team of the Week Kansas
The Jayhawks have gone on the road for two consecutive Mondays and pulled out wins in hostile environments against teams in the RPI top 30. The Jayhawks are tops in the country not just because they've won a lot of games, but because of the teams they've done it against. This last week was no exception.
Quick Hitters
- Kansas victory over Iowa State made them 10-0 in conference for the first time since the 2004-2005 season.
- Kansas is two wins away from tying the most wins in a four-year stretch in school history. Breaking the record would make Sherron Collins the winningest Jayhawk ever.
- James Anderson's 31 points Saturday marked his third 30-plus point game in less than a month.
- Baylor needed a last-second offensive rebound and tip in by Ekpe Udoh to put away Missouri in Waco, 64-62.
- Texas'91-51 victory over Nebraska Saturday marked the largest margin of victory in conference play since Missouri beat Colorado by 45 on January 14 of last year.
THE WAVE FEBRUARY 17,2010
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