Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Week 1 of the 2025-26 Season
The new season of Big 12 basketball has officially started, promising another competitive year. The 2025-26 season marks the second year of the conference's 16-team format as it strives to reclaim its status as America's top basketball conference.
Recap of Last Season
Although the Big 12 took a backseat to the SEC last year, it still had a strong showing with seven teams qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. Houston stood out by reaching the National Championship Game.
Houston looks to be the favorite again under Kelvin Sampson, aiming for a third straight regular-season title.
Freshman Stars to Watch
This season features an exciting group of freshmen talent, including:
- AJ Dybantsa from BYU
- Darryn Peterson, the nation’s No. 2 recruit, at Kansas
- Tounde Yessoufou from Baylor
- Chris Cenac of Houston
- Koa Peat from Arizona
Strong Contenders
Four Big 12 teams—Houston, BYU, Texas Tech, and Arizona—reached the Sweet 16 last year and are expected to maintain or improve their performance this season.
Weekly Coverage
KSL Sports will provide weekly Big 12 basketball power rankings every Monday throughout the college hoops season.
It’s a younger team than usual in Houston, led by the heralded freshman Chris Cenac.
Summary: The 2025-26 Big 12 basketball season kicks off with strong teams returning and star freshmen arriving, highlighting fierce competition and excitement throughout the conference.
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