16. Utah Utes (10-20, 2-15 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 16
Utah showed a struggle through a rebuilding season. The team has been faced with injuries, limited depth and tough competition. The Utes will travel to Baylor on Saturday.
15. Kansas State Wildcats (12-18, 3-14 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 15
Despite a promising start, Kansas State endured a turbulent season. The team recently had a narrow victory over West Virginia, winning 65-63. The Wildcats will play rival Kansas on Saturday.
14. Baylor Bears (15-15, 5-12 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 14
Baylor is finding their form late in the season. The team battled injuries and poor defense but demonstrated the ability to compete. The Bears will host Utah on Saturday.
13. Oklahoma State Cowboys (18-12, 6-11 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 12
Oklahoma State has found themselves towards at the bottom of the conference. The team has proven to struggle under first-year head coach Steve Lutz. The Cowboys will host Houston on Saturday.
12. Arizona State Sun Devils (16-14, 7-10 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 13
Arizona State is finishing the season with momentum. The team had four consecutive home wins and excelling at drawing fouls and scoring free throws. The Sun Devils will travel to Iowa State on Saturday.
11. Colorado Buffaloes (17-13, 7-10 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 11
Colorado has shown resilience in the Big 12. The team has played well with low turnovers and high assist-to-turnover ratios. The Buffaloes will host Arizona on Saturday.
10. BYU Cougars (20-10, 8-9 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 7
BYU is experiencing a late season slump. The team has lost the last three games, raising questions about consistency and post-season readiness. The Cougars will host Texas Tech on Saturday.
9. West Virginia Mountaineers (17-13, 8-9 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 9
West Virginia has dropped a concerning amount of games recently. The team's offense has had a serious decline, contributing to their losses. The Mountaineers will host UCF on Friday.
8. Cincinnati Bearcats (17-13, 9-8 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 10
Cincinnati has fought their way to bubble status. The team has won six of its last seven games with its newly found momentum. The Bearcats will face TCU on Saturday.
7. UCF Knights (20-9, 9-8 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 6
Despite a solid season, UCF has suffered two straight losses. The team has shown improvement, with Head Coach Johnny Dawkins emphasizing a need to "sprint" toward the end of the season. The Knights will travel to West Virginia on Friday.
6. TCU Horned Frogs (20-10, 10-7 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 8
TCU has proven themselves as a contender in the Big 12. The team heavily relies on a balanced attack and solid defense. The Horned Frogs will host Cincinnati on Saturday.
5. Iowa State Cyclones (24-6, 11-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 2
Iowa State is highly ranked and competitive. The team has struggled recently but has secured wins overall. The Cyclones will host Arizona State on Saturday.
4. Kansas Jayhawks (21-9, 11-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 4
Kansas has found themselves in a late rough patch. The team recently loss to Arizona State, an upset where Head Coach Bill Self was ejected. The Jayhawks will host rival Kansas State on Saturday.
3. Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-8, 12-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 5
Texas Tech is in a top-tier position. The team has secured four wins over Top 10 teams, proving their status. The Red Raiders will play BYU on Saturday.
2. Houston Cougars (25-5, 13-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 3
Houston is officially considered dangerous to the competition. The team is defined by its elite defense and standout perfomers. The Cougars will travel to Oklahoma State on Saturday.
1. Arizona Wildcats (28-2, 15-2 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 1
Arizona has established themselves as one of the best teams in the conference and country. The team has showcased their depth with powerful offense and strong rebounding. The Wildcats will play Colorado on Saturday.