Jared Butler and his Bears were the cream of the crop in another loaded Big-12 field. Can anyone derail Baylor’s quest for a regular season and tournament sweep?
Read moreBig 12 Tournament Preview 2020
As the only two teams to finish over .500 in league play, Kansas and Baylor dominated the Big 12 this season, and a third meeting in the tournament championship is the dream matchup here. But West Virginia, Texas Tech, and others can quickly derail that train.
Read moreBig 12 2019-20 Preview
Texas Tech and Kansas State finally ended the Jayhawk 14-year dynasty last season, but the Big 12 title may once again run through Lawrence…
Read more#10 Texas Tech 2019-20 Preview
Fresh off a trip to the national title game, Chris Beard and Texas Tech have largely earned the “stick them in the top 15 and don’t ask questions” reputation in the preseason. Still, this roster has plenty of turnover, so newcomers will need to rise into key roles…
Read more2019 National Championship Preview: Virginia vs. Texas Tech
In the national title game that CBS and Turner have long been praying for, we get a defensive matchup for the ages: Virginia against Texas Tech. Tony Bennett against Chris Beard. Which school will bring home its first ever national championship?
Read moreFinal Four Recap: Michigan State v. Texas Tech
Texas Tech used its stifling defense to send the Spartans home packing. Here’s how the late night Final Four contest unfolded.
Read more2018-19 Final Four Preview: Michigan State vs. Texas Tech
Two fundamentally sound teams square off in a game that promises to reward all basketball fans.
Read more2018-19 Elite 8 Preview: Gonzaga vs. Texas Tech
The best offense and best defense clash in tonight’s first Elite Eight contest. Gonzaga is searching for its second Final Four berth in three years, while Texas Tech is looking for its first ever appearance in America’s greatest finale.
Read more2018-19 Sweet 16 Preview: West Region
If this Sweet 16 field looks familiar to you, it should: three of the four West participants are repeats from last year, with only Texas Tech swapping in as the Lone Star representative (was Texas A&M last year). Can the Wolverines return to the Elite Eight? Can Gonzaga exact revenge upon Florida State after falling to the ‘Noles in this round last year?
Read moreQuick Peek at Futures - 2018-19
Jim’s annual preseason dive into the NCAA futures market is here! Will he find the next Villanova (a 20:1 winner last year) among this season’s odds? He thinks he has…
Read moreBig 12 2017-18 Tournament Preview
The Big 12 is the best basketball conference in America and promises to have one of the most competitive conference tournaments. Big Dance bids are on the line as nine different teams look to crash the Field of 68.
Read moreCollege Hoops All-Stars: The West
Our annual look at who would compose the West roster of a collegiate All-Star team...
Read moreMorning Mashup - 2/1/18
3MW takes a look at the action from all over college hoops on Wednesday night...
Read moreEmbracing the Break
One of the most tried-and-true ways to get easy points is via transition. This year, a few teams that normally grind it out have cranked up the pace (spoiler: they all have smart coaches!). How have Miami (FL), Texas Tech, and Rhode Island used the open court to get more easy buckets?
Read moreBig 12 Preview 2017-18
Kansas once again leads a competitive Big 12 that features 10 teams with NCAA Tourney hopes. While the top of the league appears weaker than in years past, the depth has never been deeper.
Read moreBig 12 2016-17 Tournament Preview
Guess who won the conference? I'll wait.
You're right, it was Kansas! But the Sprint Center has a tendency to get wild, with the Jayhawks only backing up their regular season crown twice in the last 5 years. Who will reign supreme this year?
Read moreThe 'Big Bad 12': Is this the Best Conference Ever?
With just over two weeks left until conference tournaments kick-off, the Big-12 is on pace to send 7 of its 10 teams to the Big Dance for the 4th year in a row - the highest percentage of any conference in the past 15 years. So how does the 2016-17 Big-12 stack up with some of the all-time greats, including this year's loaded ACC?
Read moreLopsided Lovelies
Finding balance between offense and defense in basketball is important to a team's overall success - but not all teams are built the same. We look at which squads are overwhelmingly offensively- and defensively-minded.
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