Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason Top 40 rankings for 2021-22
Dickie V ranks his top teams for the 2021-22 college basketball season, with his list revealing some potential national surprises.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
1st in Big 12
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2022 recruiting class rankings: Duke, Kentucky have competition in top three
For a while, Duke and Kentucky dominated the recruiting world. But now other teams are getting into the mix, and that is clear this cycle.
Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason All-Americans for 2021-22
Dickie V has identified his top returning players for the rapidly approaching 2021-22 college basketball season.
Is Gonzaga still the favorite in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22?
The Zags are still among the nation's elite, but multiple teams have entered ESPN's rankings.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Michigan, Memphis finish 1-2
Memphis made a late push when two top prospects reclassified, and Gonzaga landed the No. 1 overall recruit. But neither was enough to best Michigan.
10 men's college basketball recruits who stood out at McDonald's camp
More than 200 top recruits attended the Wootten 150 basketball camp. Here are 10 men's prospects who showed out.
2022 men's basketball class rankings: Duke, Kentucky continue battle for No. 1 spot
Dereck Lively's commitment on Monday night amped up the quest for No. 1 between Duke coach-in-waiting Jon Scheyer and Kentucky's John Calipari.
Who's in the hunt for college basketball's top remaining prospects?
Jeff Borzello breaks down the race for the top 12 uncommitted recruits, and which programs have a shot at the No. 1 class.
Crossover: Seahawks sign Baylor hoops star Vital
Mark Vital, a two-time finalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award while playing for defending national champion Baylor, has signed with the Seattle Seahawks as a tight end.
2022 men's basketball class rankings: Duke, Kansas lead way early
Prominent college hoops brands are near the top, including Duke, with a strong first class for Jon Scheyer.
Memphis is on the move in Way-Too-Early Top 25, but how far?
After a huge August, Penny Hardaway and the Tigers have made a major national impression.
Everything Dickie V is excited about in the upcoming men's college hoops season
Everything is awesome (baby). Here are the players, teams and games Dickie V is getting geared up for with the season drawing nearer on the horizon.
Which men's and women's college basketball players can cash in on the new NIL rules?
Whether it's social media following, talent or a combination of both, these college basketball players stand to make big bucks in the NIL era.
Winners and losers of college basketball's transfer season
The dust has largely settled on the transfer movement front, and some new national title contenders have emerged.
Baylor punished but not for sex assault issues
Baylor received NCAA punishment but not for allegations of sexual misconduct.
Top-five '22 prospect George commits to Baylor
Shooting guard Keyonte George, ranked in the top five in the 2022 class, has committed to Baylor.
Davion Mitchell is ready to take his two-way game to the NBA (1:07)
Baylor men, UConn, S.C. women in Atlantis field
The defending champion Baylor men's basketball team and women's powerhouses UConn and South Carolina headline the field for the Battle 4 Atlantis basketball tournament, which will begin Nov. 20 on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
New teams, big movers grace Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
July's key college basketball deadlines brought good news to multiple 2022 Final Four hopefuls.
Texas, Oregon moving up in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
The Longhorns and Ducks have realistic Final Four aspirations after loading up on transfers.
Source: Baylor's Mayer to withdraw from draft
Baylor forward Matthew Mayer will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school, a source told ESPN.
Davion Mitchell is this draft's most NBA-ready prospect
After leading Baylor to a national title, Mitchell is ready to take the NBA by storm.
Sales Pitch discussion -- How Baylor became Baylor, and can Kansas return to being Kansas?
ESPN's panel talks Big 12 recruiting, including Baylor's and Kansas' places in the title picture and the league's new coaches.
Sales Pitch: Which schools in the loaded Big 12 have the most to offer recruits, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the Big 12 men's basketball programs that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
2021 ESPYS: Vote for Best Team
Choosing between champions, some in college and some in the pros, is no easy task. Cast your vote for Best Team at the 2021 ESPYS.
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2020-21 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 13-1 | - | 28-2 |
| Kansas | 12-6 | 3 | 21-9 |
| Texas | 11-6 | 3.5 | 19-8 |
| West Virginia | 11-6 | 3.5 | 19-10 |
| Oklahoma State | 11-7 | 4 | 21-9 |
| Texas Tech | 9-8 | 5.5 | 18-11 |
| Oklahoma | 9-8 | 5.5 | 16-11 |
| TCU | 5-11 | 9 | 12-14 |
| Kansas State | 4-14 | 11 | 9-20 |
| Iowa State | 0-18 | 15 | 2-22 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game82.911th
Rebounds Per Game36.0151st
Assists Per Game16.915th
Points Allowed65.5
2022 Polls & Rankings
| AP |
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| 8 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | SG | Committed | 94 |
| Dillon Hunter | PG | Committed | 85 |
| Joshua Ojianwuna | C | Committed | 80 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 3 |
| Tournament Record | 20-14 |
| Championship Seasons | 2021 |
| Tournament Appearances | 13 |