16. Houston Cougars (7-17, 1-12 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 16
Houston has continuously struggled in conference play. The team's selective offense and weak defense have put them at the bottom. The Cougars will travel to Kansas on Saturday before hosting to TCU on Wednesday.
15. UCF Knights (10-14, 2-11 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 15
UCF is currently navigating a six-game losing streak. The team has sveral top scorers but a couple of them are injured. The Knights will host Baylor on Sunday and Kansas State on Wednesday.
14. Arizona Wildcats (11-13, 2-11 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 14
Arizona continues to struggle through a rebuilding phase. The team recently suffered their got their second conference win but is inconsistent overall. The Wildcats will host Arizona State on Saturday and Colorado on Tuesday.
13. Cincinnati Bearcats (9-16, 4-9 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 13
Cincinnati has lost three of its last five games, proving the Big 12 as a challenge. The team is facing issues with injuries that leave players out or questionable. The Bearcats will travel to Utah on Saturday and BYU on Tuesday.
12. Kansas Jayhawks (15-11, 5-9 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 12
With mixed performance, Kansas is in a fighting position. The team has several standout players with notable shooting percentages. The Jayhawks will host Houston this Saturday and travel to Kansas State next Saturday.
11. BYU Cougars (17-8, 6-7 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 10
Despite strong nonconference, BYU is mediocre in the Big 12. The team has strong chemistry but it can only do so much. The Cougars will travel to Colorado on Saturday and host Cincinnati on Tuesday.
10. Kansas State Wildcats (14-12, 7-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 11
Winning three of the last four games, Kansas State is truly competing. The team has the ability and has proven its offense is not something to mess with. The Wildcats will face Iowa State on Sunday and travel to UCF on Wednesday.
9. Utah Utes (16-9, 7-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 6
Another week in the Big 12 and Utah is continuing to battle. The team has dropped their last two games but is still strong overall. The Utes will host Cincinnati on Saturday before traveling to Oklahoma State on Monday.
8. Iowa State Cyclones (19-6, 7-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 8
Iowa State recently broke a five-game winning streak with a loss to BYU. The team is competitive despite battling through injuries. The Cyclones will host Kansas State on Sunday and Arizona State on Wednesday.
7. Arizona State Sun Devils (20-6, 7-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 7
In the competition of the Big 12, Arizona State is getting pushed around. The team has a good offense but is ultimately undone by turnovers. The Sun Devils will travel to Arizona on Saturday and Iowa State on Wednesday.
6. Colorado Buffaloes (17-8, 8-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 9
Colorado is coming off of two wins after a six-point loss to West Virginia. The team's free throw abilities are central to their offense and helps secure wins. The Buffaloes will host BYU on Saturday before traveling to Arizona on Tuesday.
5. Oklahoma State Cowgirls (19-7, 8-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 5
Oklahoma State has created a solid spot for themselves in the Big 12. The team has strong scoring and assist numbers that put them above the rest. The Cowgirls will host Texas Tech on Saturday and Utah on Monday.
4. TCU Horned Frogs (21-4, 9-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 1
TCU has had a strong season so far. The team has an agressive offensive approach that could give them the chance at a post-season spot. The Horned Frogs will travel to Baylor on Thursday and host West Virginia on Sunday.
3. Texas Tech Lady Raiders (23-3, 10-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 4
Texas Tech has become a top team in the Big 12. The team has shown resilence among challenges and is fostering a culture of hard work. The Red Raiders will travel to Oklahoma State on Saturday and host Baylor on Wednesday.
2. West Virginia Mountaineers (21-5, 11-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 3
West Virginia is coming off four consecutive wins. The team is dominant and has proven that in games like their 106-56 win over UCF. The Mountaineers will play TCU on Sunday before hosting Oklahoma State on Saturday.
1. Baylor Bears (21-4, 10-2 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 2
After breaking an eight-game winning streak with a 10-point loss, Baylor has matched it with back-to-back wins. The team defense is remarkable with especially impressive rebounding. The Bears will host TCU on Thursday before traveling to UCF on Sunday.