BIG 12: Pre Season Bracket Capsule

Storylines

1. Four new teams enter the league with Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah?
2. Can Arizona win the league in its first year?
3. Is Iowa State the best team in the league?
4. Can Jerome Tang get Kansas State back in the big dance?
5. How many teams can make the dance in a very balanced league?

Number of Bids

9-10

Favored to go Dancing

Kansas

Baylor

Houston

Iowa State

Arizona

Capable of Dancing

Texas Tech

Cincinnati

Kansas State

BYU

TCU

Cinderella Teams

Colorado

Utah

UCF

Oklahoma State

West Virginia

Arizona State

Teams we are watching closely

Kansas State

Cincinnati

Colorado

Sleeper

TCU

Team likely to disappoint

BYU

Coaches we appreciate

Kelvin Sampson- Houston

Wes Miller- Cincinnati

Jerome Tang- Kansas State

Bucket List Venue

Phog Allen