16. Utah Utes (10-16, 2-11 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 16
Besides a single win over TCU, Utah has dropped every one of theie Big 12 games. The team has issues with defensive consistency and rebounding, making them an easy opponent. The Utes will host UCF on Saturday and Iowa State on Tuesday.
15. Kansas State Wildcats (11-15, 2-11 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 15
A program in turmoil, Kansas State's season has passed them by. The team is struggling and is already looking for a change with the firing of Coach Jerome Tang. The Wildcats will travel to Texas Tech on Saturday and Colorado on Wednesday.
14. Baylor Bears (13-13, 3-10 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 14
Bsylor's states of winning have been brief. The team is facing significant injuries, specifically with their post players. The Bears will host Arizona State on Saturday and face Arizona on Tuesday.
13. Colorado Buffaloes ( 14-12, 4-9 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 12
A four-point overtime loss to BYU has left Colorado feeling defetated. The team lacks in physicality but seems to be gradually improving. The Buffaloes will host Oklahoma State on Saturday and Kansas State on Wednesday.
12. Oklahoma State Cowboys (16-10, 4-9 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 11
Oklahoma State is having a competitve season. The team is high-scoring, but is still making adjustments to improve their defense. The Cowboys will face Colorado on Saturday and host West Virginia on Tuesday.
11. Arizona State Sun Devils (14-12, 5-8 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 13
Recently upsetting Texas Tech, Arizona State is proving itself as Big 12 competitor. The team has had its share of inconsistency but has a strong bench to fall back on. The Sun Devils will travel to Baylor on Saturday and TCU on Tuesday.
10. Cincinnati Bearcats (14-12, 6-7 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 10
Cincinnati is showing signs of life after three back-to-back wins. The team is experiencing a surge in wins, a result of improved offensive performance. The Bearcats will travel to Kansas on Saturday and Texas Tech on Tuesday.
9. TCU Horned Frogs (16-10, 6-7 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 9
TCU is pushing through an up-and-down season. The team is showing resilence againts tough competition and is solid defensively. The Horned Frogs will host West Virginia on Saturday and Arizona State on Tuesday.
8. West Virginia Mountaineers (16-10, 7-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 8
West Virginia has positioned itself as a bubble team. The team has shown grit and is working hard for a post-season bid. The Mountaineers will travel to TCU on Saturday and Oklahoma State on Tuesday.
7. UCF Knights (18-7, 7-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 7
UCF seems to be slowing down but hasn't given up yet. The team recently snapped a three-game losing streak, showcasing their impressive shooting. The Knights will play Utah on Saturday and BYU on Tuesday.
6. BYU Cougars (19-7, 7-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 6
Steadying itself after a four game slump, BYU is competing hard. The team is dominant on offense, with some of the top scoring in the conference and nation. The Cougars will host Iowa State on Saturday and UCF on Tuesday.
5. Texas Tech Red Raiders (19-7, 9-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 5
Texas Tech is having a strong season, despite a recent upset to Arizona State. The team has a number of star players but has proven vulnerable in road play. The Red Raiders will host Kansas State on Saturday and Cincinnati on Tuesday.
4. Kansas Jayhawks (20-6, 10-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 3
Before a sour loss to Iowa State, Kansas was riding an eight-game winning streak. The team has had notables wins and is looking to finish out strong. The Jayhawks will host Cincinnati on Saturday and Houston on Monday.
3. Iowa State Cyclones (23-3, 10-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 4
Despite a recent unexpected loss to TCU, Iowa State is a solid contender on both the confernce and national level. The team's elite defense and rebounding has given them the high ground. The Cyclones will travel to BYU on Saturday and Utah on Tuesday.
2. Houston Cougars (23-3, 11-2 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 2
Houston has found itself towards the top of the Big 12. The team is dominant in defense and offense, earning them their position. The Cougars will host Arizona on Saturday and travel to Kansas on Monday.
1. Arizona Wildcats (24-2, 11-2 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 1
Arizona may have lost its magic touch. The team recently dropped two games in a row after being previously undefeated. The Wildcats will face Houston on Saturday and Baylor on Tuesday.