New Look Big 12 Boasts 6 Members in AP Preseason Top 25

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The AP Top 25 has been released and the new look Big 12 looks like the most dominant conference in College Basketball with 6 members in the AP Top 10 and 7 in the Top 25. Texas Tech, BYU, and K-State while not in the top 25 are receiving votes.

After a disappointing, NCAA Tournament in 2024, the conference looks to be in a stronger position with the additions of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona State to the conference, all of which have respectable basketball programs including Arizona a perennial powerhouse.

 

1. Kansas (30) 1,449
2. Alabama (14) 1,428
3. UConn (11) 1,345
4. Houston (4) 1,343
5. Iowa State 1,177
6. Gonzaga (1) 1,157
7. Duke 1,154
8. Baylor 1,109
9. North Carolina 1,037
10. Arizona 905
11. Auburn 901
12. Tennessee 775
13. Texas A&M 737
14. Purdue 678
15. Creighton 631
16. Arkansas 625
17. Indiana 492
18. Marquette 484
19. Texas 332
20. Cincinnati 271
21. Florida 249
22. UCLA 210
23. Kentucky 191
24. Ole Miss 132
25. Rutgers 102