The Big 12 Conference is gearing up for a challenging men’s basketball season, with five of its teams ranked in the top 10 in the preseason poll. Coaches and experts are touting the Big 12 as the premier basketball conference in the country this year. Kansas coach Bill Self expressed the difficulty of winning in the strong league and emphasized the importance of being competitive and aiming for a top spot in the conference standings to secure a good postseason chance.
The league, which now consists of 16 members, is strong from top to bottom, with every team having a chance to win on any given night. The conference schedule has been expanded to 20 games this year, adding to the competitive nature of the season. Despite the challenges, the Big 12 is open to discussions about the future schedule format for the conference.
The Kansas Jayhawks, ranked No. 1 in the preseason poll, will face tough opponents both in and out of conference play. Senior center Hunter Dickinson mentioned the team’s focus on physical wellness to navigate the demanding schedule. The Jayhawks will kick off their season against Howard on November 4 and begin conference play on December 31 against West Virginia.
With a challenging schedule and high expectations, the upcoming men’s basketball season in the Big 12 Conference promises to be an exciting and competitive one.
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