16. Houston Cougars (7-19, 1-14 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 16
Houston has found itself at the bottom of the Big 12. The team plays hard but ultimately falls short. The Cougars will travel to Arizona State on Saturday and Arizona on Tuesday.
15. UCF Knights (10-16, 2-13 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 15
UCF seems to be stuck. The team hasn't won a game since mid January and is on an eight-game losing streak. The Knights will play Cincinnati on Saturday and host West Virginia on Wednesday.
14. Arizona Wildcats (11-15, 2-13 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 14
Arizona has been shut down in the Big 12. The team has dropped four games in a row after a close win over Kansas State. The Wildcats will face Baylor on Saturday and host Houston on Tuesday.
13. Cincinnati Bearcats (10-17, 5-10 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 13
Cincinnati is battling, despite their record. The team has secured a couple recent wins but still needs momentum. The Bearcats will host UCF on Saturday and TCU on Wednesday.
12. Kansas Jayhawks (16-11, 6-9 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 12
Kansas is challenged with inconsistency.. The team has the talent but is struggling to put together long win streaks. The Jayhawks will travel to rival Kansas State on Saturday and host Texas Tech on Wednesday.
11. BYU Cougars (17-10, 6-9 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 11
Losing four of its last five games, BYU is underperforming. The team faces key issues with rebounding and paint defense. The Cougars will face rival Utah on Saturday and Arizona State on Wednesday.
10. Kansas State Wildcats (15-13, 8-7 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 10
Kansas State's season has been less than ideal but solid. The team has a few key players that give them a boos on offense. The Wildcats will host rival Kansas on Saturday and travel to Baylor on Monday.
9. Utah Utes (17-10, 8-7 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 9
Utah is battling in a tough conference. The team has high three-point scoring but is weak on the defensive side. The Utes will host rival BYU on Saturday and travel to Colorado on Tuesday.
8. Arizona State Sun Devils (21-7, 8-7 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 7
Recently beating rival Arizona in overtime, Arizona State is proving its stamina. The team is experiencing a historic turnaround and is a projected bubble team. The Sun Devils will host Houston on Saturday and BYU on Wednesday.
7. Iowa State Cyclones (21-6, 9-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 8
Despite a recent loss to BYU, Iowa State has won seven of its last eight games. The team's impressive scoring and rebounding give them the upper hand in most games. The Cyclones will travel to TCU on Sunday and host Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
6. Colorado Buffaloes (19-8, 10-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 6
A four-game win streak has put Colorado on the right track. The team is resilient and has shown improvement in previous offensive struggles. The Buffaloes will host Texas Tech on Saturday and Utah on Tuesday.
5. Oklahoma State Cowgirls (21-7, 10-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 5
Oklahoma State is having a strong season. The team is high-scoring, with several players averaging in double digits. The Cowgirls will face West Virginia on Saturday and Iowa State on Wednesday.
4. West Virginia Mountaineers (21-6, 11-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 2
West Virginia has positioned itself as a top competitor. The team has a high-pressure style, led by the top players. The Mountaineers will host Oklahoma State on Saturday and travel to UCF on Wednesday.
3. Baylor Bears (22-6, 11-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 1
Baylor's wins are stacking up. The team is competitive and is successful with a prioritized defense. The Bears will host Arizona on Saturday and Kansas State on Monday.
2. Texas Tech Lady Raiders (24-4, 11-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 3
Texas Tech is having a strong season, with only a handful of total losses. The team has a veteran roster, making them experienced and talented. The Lady Raiders will travel to Colorado on Saturday and Kansas on Wednesday.
1. TCU Horned Frogs (24-4, 12-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 4
TCU has pushed through the competition of the Big 12. The team is dominant at home and is projected highly for post-season play. The Horned Frogs will host Iowa State on Sunday and face Cincinnati on Wednesday.
