5 Burning Questions for the Big 12 in 2026-27

Jon Rothstein tackles the biggest burning questions surrounding the Big 12 ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. With Houston and Arizona leading the pack, is there a true favorite? How many NCAA Tournament bids could the conference earn in a potential 76-team field?

Plus, can Kansas return to national prominence with the addition of Trey Kaufman-Renn? Rothstein also breaks down Texas Tech's loaded roster, why West Virginia could be a sleeper, and what to expect from one of college basketball's deepest conferences.

(0:00) Intro

(0:45) Big 12 Conference Favorites

(3:58) NCAA Tournament Bids

(12:45) Can Kansas Return to Dominance?

(18:30) Texas Tech Expectations

(22:30) Big 12 Sleeper Team

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