Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Week 1 Of 2025-26 Season
The 2025-26 Big 12 basketball season has officially begun, marking the second year of the 16-team era. The conference aims to reclaim its position as the top college basketball league in the nation.
Season Outlook
Last season, the Big 12 was overshadowed by the SEC but still had an impressive showing, with seven teams qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. Houston made it all the way to the National Championship Game and enters this season as the favorite, pursuing a third straight regular-season title under coach Kelvin Sampson.
Key Freshman Impact
This season features a group of highly touted freshmen poised to make an impact. Highlights include:
- AJ Dybantsa from BYU
- Darryn Peterson from Kansas, the nation's No. 2 recruit
- Tounde Yessoufou from Baylor
- Chris Cenac from Houston
- Koa Peat from Arizona
Top Contenders
Four Big 12 teams reached the Sweet 16 last year: Houston, BYU, Texas Tech, and Arizona. All appear set to maintain or improve their strength 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 we’re used to seeing in Houston, with a heralded freshman class in the program led by Chris Cenac.”
Author's summary: The 2025-26 Big 12 basketball season promises intense competition, boosted by top freshmen and strong contenders aiming for conference supremacy.
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