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Brian Thornton, VP of Men's Basketball for the Big 12, joined Big 12 Today to review the weekend on the hardcourt in the conference. He highlighted the standout performances from Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Richie Saunders in the BYU/Kansas game, emphasizing how special Darryn Peterson is, despite ongoing cramping issues. Thornton also discussed UCF’s impressive victory over Texas Tech...

Michael Swain, Kansas Beat Writer for Kansas 24/7, joined Big 12 Today to recap the BYU/Kansas game played on Saturday and to preview the upcoming Kansas/Texas Tech matchup. He started by discussing Darryn Peterson's injury situation, exploring various theories on why he sat out for 16 minutes in the second half. Swain emphasized that Darryn Peterson is by far the best player on the team and is pr...

Spencer Linton, host of BYU Sports Nation, joined Big 12 Today to preview the upcoming BYU vs. Kansas game at Allen Fieldhouse. He started by discussing Kevin Young’s frustration after the loss to Arizona, noting that Young was upset because, despite Arizona’s strength, BYU made several self-inflicted errors. Spencer emphasized that Kevin Young believes this BYU team has not yet reache...

oseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle joined Big 12 Today to discuss the Houston Cougars' offseason for football. He highlighted how head coach Willie Fritz has focused on addressing the program’s needs, particularly emphasizing the excitement around the team's skill players, including tight end Patrick Overmyer, whom Houston believes has NFL potential. Duarte noted that Houston has made a c...

Coach Roberts provided a thorough analysis on Big 12 Today, starting with a recap of last night’s Colorado/Iowa State game, praising Iowa State’s toughness and aggressiveness, and giving high praise to Joshua Jefferson. He then previewed the upcoming BYU vs. Kansas game at Allen Fieldhouse, expecting Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa to perform well but emphasizing that the outcome will...

Grant McCasland, Texas Tech Men's Basketball Coach, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the Red Raiders' current five-game winning streak, which includes a revenge victory over Houston this past Saturday. Coach McCasland highlighted the team's strong reliance on three-point shooting, explaining how their ability to shoot and make threes has been a successful model for them throughout the season. He als...

Talia Goodman of On3 Sports & Rivals joined Big 12 Today to discuss Iowa State's recent win over Texas Tech. She emphasized that the victory was much needed for Iowa State’s confidence, especially given the team has been dealing with numerous injuries. Talia credited Iowa State for wanting the win more and showing resilience on the court. While she still views Texas Tech as a strong team...

ustin Spears, Arizona Football Beat Writer for the Arizona Daily Star, joined Big 12 Today to provide an update on Arizona football during its offseason. He began by discussing how Arizona prioritized improving their secondary, especially focusing on defensive backs for 2026. Justin highlighted that the upcoming secondary will have experience, citing Malcolm Hartzog from Nebraska as a key player t...

Matt Babcock, NBA Draft Analyst for Babcock Hoops, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the top prospects in the Big 12 for the 2026 NBA Draft. He focused on Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa, listing them as 1A and 1B in terms of draft potential. Matt highlighted how their offensive games differ significantly, with Darryn Peterson drawing comparisons to Kobe Bryant in terms of scoring ability and offensi...

Chris Karpman, Owner and Publisher of SunDevilSource.com for 24/7 Sports, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the offseason developments for the Arizona State Sun Devils football team. He highlighted that ASU has made strengthening their defense a top priority this offseason. Additionally, they have been focusing on their wide receiver room, with Omarion Miller receiving high praise for his potential i...

Keenan Cummings, Managing Editor for WVSports.com and West Virginia Writer for On3 Sports, joined Big 12 Today to discuss West Virginia's recent victory over Kansas State. Keenan provided an in-depth analysis of the Mountaineers' NCAA tournament prospects, emphasizing the importance of protecting their home court. Given the challenges of Big 12 road games, Keenan noted that no away game will be ea...

Steven Johnson, TCU Beat Writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Joins Big 12 Today! Steven shares his perspective on TCU’s offseason, beginning with the question of whether Sonny Dykes is on the hot seat. He confidently states that he does not believe Dykes is under pressure, highlighting his success with 13 wins and consecutive 9-win seasons as key reasons. Johnson also credits Dykes for...

Jason Scheer, Senior Editor & Publisher of WILDCATAUTHORITY.COM, joined Big 12 Today to Discuss the 21-0 Arizona Wildcats. Jason begins by highlighting Arizona’s dominant performance in their recent game, noting they led for most of the match but almost let it slip away in the final minute. He emphasizes that facing Arizona is always challenging. Scheer credits BYU for their strong finis...

Big 12 Analyst and Content Creator Chancellor Johnson joined Big 12 Today! Chancellor Johnson kicks off by analyzing the thrilling game in Provo, Utah, last night between Arizona and BYU. He highlights the exceptional talent of AJ Dybantsa, predicting he will be the second overall pick in the NBA draft behind Kansas's Darryn Peterson. Chancellor also praises Jaden Bradley and Tobe Awaka for t...

Eugene Rapay, Sports Beat Writer for Iowa State University, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest developments with Iowa State football. He began by highlighting how new head coach Jimmy Rogers is beginning to put his mark on the program. Rogers, along with offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl, emphasizes the importance of establishing a strong running game. Their goal is to bolster the offensive...

Brian Thornton, Vice President of Men’s Basketball for the Big 12, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the weekend’s action in men’s college basketball. He started by explaining the decision-making process behind moving games due to the ongoing winter storm sweeping across the country. Thornton emphasized that ensuring the safety of players, faculty, and students was the top priority,...

College Basketball Analyst Mike O'Donnell of CBS Sports joined Big 12 Today to discuss the weekend on the men's basketball hardcourt in the Big 12. Mike provided an in-depth look at Kingston Flemings, highlighting how well he has been playing and his potential to win Big 12 Player of the Year. He also pointed out that nobody is really talking about JT Toppin being in that conversation, but he beli...

Greg Wrubell, the Voice of BYU, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest in men's basketball for the BYU Cougars. He pointed out that BYU is not a very deep team but features a very strong "Big 3" that carries much of the load. Greg mentioned that injuries to Dawson Baker and Nate Pickens have posed challenges for the Cougars, but he praised players like AJ Dybantsa, Rob Wright, and Richie Saunde...

Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest offseason developments for Cincinnati. He started by clarifying that head coach Scott Satterfield is not currently on the hot seat, emphasizing that Cincinnati is focusing on long-term stability and growth for the program. Scott highlighted that Cincinnati operates with a smaller sports budget compared to programs...

Chris Level of Texas Tech Radio Network and Locked on Red Raiders provided a comprehensive preview of the upcoming Houston/Texas Tech game on Big 12 Today. He discussed the rescheduling due to weather, emphasizing how the inclement conditions impact both teams, especially Houston, which has a quick turnaround after their game against TCU in Fort Worth. Chris also recapped the recent Texas Tech vs....

Tim Fitzgerald, Publisher of GoPowercat on 24/7 Sports, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest offseason updates at Kansas State. He highlighted quarterback Avery Johnson's decision to return, emphasizing that having Collin Klein back will be highly beneficial for Johnson, who has yet to fully meet expectations. Tim also discussed the change at defensive coordinator and what fans can expect fro...

ESPN College Basketball Analyst Fran Fraschilla joined Big 12 Today to share insights on men's basketball in the Big 12. He began by highlighting Texas Tech's recent success, noting their four-game winning streak and praising JT Toppin for his performance. Fran previewed the upcoming Big 12 Game of the Week on TuneIn, where the Red Raiders host the Houston Cougars, emphasizing the exciting matchup...

Scott Draper, Big 12 Chief Football & Competition Officer, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the upcoming 2026 football schedule release. He explained the details of the schedule, including bye weeks and the conference's excitement about the new arrangements. Scott highlighted how travel considerations influence scheduling and addressed the requirement of 12 weekday games per season, with the con...

Garrett Ross of 365 Sports joined Big 12 Today to share the latest offseason news regarding the Baylor Bears. He started by discussing Baylor's hiring of Joe Klanderman and what he will mean for the team's defense. Garrett noted that while there is some excitement about Klanderman’s arrival, this kind of coaching staff turnover isn’t new to Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, who has experi...

Ross Dellenger, Senior Writer for Yahoo Sports, joined Big 12 Today to discuss the latest developments in College Football Playoff expansion. He explained that the SEC, Big 12, and ACC are in agreement to expand the playoff from 12 to 16 teams, while the Big Ten is aiming even higher, seeking to expand from 12 to 24 teams. Dellenger highlighted that the Big Ten’s push for a 24-team playoff i...