As the 2025–26 college basketball regular season enters its final stretch, the Big 12 once again stands as one of the deepest and most competitive conferences in the nation. With most teams having fewer than ten games remaining, the race for NCAA Tournament bids is intensifying, especially for those hovering on the bubble. At the top, Arizona continues to set the pace, sitting at 10–1 in conference play and 23–1 overall. The Wildcats have been the most consistent team on both ends of the floor and remain a projected No. 1 seed despite a recent slip. Houston and Kansas remain strong contenders, both showing elite balance and the ability to win close games. Houston sits at 10–1 (22–2 overall) with a five‑game winning streak, while Kansas follows closely at 9–2 (19–5 overall), currently riding an impressive eight‑game winning streak. These teams look like locks not only for the NCAA Tournament but for high seeds. Iowa State and Texas Tech round out the upper tier, with Iowa State ...