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.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
2-22, 10th in Big 12
- 11/29W 80-63
- 12/2L 71-68
- 12/6CANC
- 12/113L 105-77
- 12/15L 74-65
- 12/188L 70-65
- 12/20W 60-45
- 12/22CANC
- 1/22L 76-65
- 1/54L 78-72
- 1/918L 91-64
- 1/13PPD
- 1/166PPD
- 1/205PPD
- 1/2312PPD
- 1/25L 81-60
- 1/30L 95-56
- 2/217L 76-72
- 2/69L 79-72
- 2/9L 79-76
- 2/11L 97-64
- 2/13L 64-50
- 2/16L 76-58
- 2/209L 66-56
- 2/232L 77-72
- 2/27L 76-72
- 3/215L 81-67
- 3/418L 81-54
- 3/6L 61-56
- 3/1025L 79-73
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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.
Iowa State adds Penn State transfer Brockington
Iowa State has added Penn State transfer Izaiah Brockington, who will have two years of eligibility.
Grill returns to Iowa State after season at UNLV
After playing last season at UNLV, Caleb Grill is transferring back to Iowa State for new coach T.J. Otzelberger.
Minnesota G Kalscheur transfers to Iowa State
Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur announced Saturday he's transferring to Iowa State for his senior season, the first of several expected departures from the Gophers following their coaching change.
Bolton, Iowa State's top scorer, says he'll transfer
Rasir Bolton, Iowa State's leading scorer last season, has entered the NCAA transfer portal and will be looking to play at his third school in four years.
Iowa St. AD Pollard gets extension through '26
Iowa State has extended the contract of athletic director Jamie Pollard through 2026, the school announced on Monday.
Iowa State hires Otzelberger away from UNLV
T.J. Otzelberger is returning to Iowa State as head basketball coach after two years at UNLV, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Thursday.
Prohm out following 2-22 season at Iowa State
The last two seasons under Steve Prohm, Iowa State was a combined 14-42 overall and 5-31 in the Big 12. UNLV's T.J. Otzelberger is the favorite to replace him.
McGuirl scores 17 as K-State holds off Iowa State 61-56
— Mike McGuirl scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half as Kansas State turned aside Iowa State 61-56 to conclude the regular season on Saturday.
McClung leads No. 18 Texas Tech to 81-54 rout of Iowa State
— Mac McClung scored 20 points and No. 18 Texas Tech beat Iowa State 81-54 on Thursday night for its third consecutive victory following a three-game losing streak.
College basketball's 2021 hot seat and coaching carousel: Who's out, who's next?
Embattled Indiana coach Archie Miller is among the primary hot seat names, but could IU find a better alternative?
Reserve Kai Jones' 17 points lead No. 15 Texas past Cyclones
— Kai Jones came off the bench to score a season-high 17 points and lead four Texas players in double figures, and the 15th-ranked Longhorns pulled away from Iowa State early in an 81-67 win Tuesday night.
Nembhard, TCU hold off Iowa State 76-72
— RJ Nembhard scored 11 of his 19 points in the final seven minutes, and TCU snapped its three-game losing streak with a 76-72 win over Iowa State on Saturday.
No. 2 Baylor returns with 77-72 win to stay undefeated
— Adam Flagler scored a season-high 22 points, Jared Butler had 15 of his 18 points after halftime and No. 2 Baylor finally overcame the rust of a three-week break and Iowa State for a 77-72 victory Tuesday night, making the Bears 18-0 for the first...
Reaves shines as No. 9 Oklahoma tops Iowa State 66-56
— Austin Reaves scored 20 points to lead No. 9 Oklahoma to a wild 66-56 victory over Iowa State on Saturday.
Cunningham, Oklahoma State hand Iowa St. 11th straight loss
— Cade Cunningham had 21 points, five rebounds and seven assists, Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe added 17 points and Oklahoma State closed on a 9-0 run to beat Iowa State 76-58 on Tuesday.
Texas weather impacts NBA, NHL, college slates
Pistons-Mavericks, Predators-Stars, and a host of men's and women's college basketball games have been impacted by the wintry weather in Texas this week.
Wilson sparks a 2nd-half surge, Kansas tops Iowa St. 64-50
— Jalen Wilson scored 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for his fourth straight double-double as Kansas broke away in the final nine minutes to defeat Iowa State 64-50 on Saturday.
Kansas wins 2nd straight after getting left off AP poll
— Ochai Agbaji scored 19 points with five 3-pointers, Christian Braun had 18 points, five rebounds and six assists, and Kansas cruised past Iowa State 97-64 on Thursday night for its second straight victory since getting left off the Top-25 poll...
Nembhard scores 20; TCU rallies late to beat Iowa St. 79-76
— RJ Nembhard scored 20 points, Kevin Samuel had 10 points and 11 rebounds, and TCU rallied late to beat Iowa State 79-76 on Tuesday night.
Harkless scores 19; No. 9 Oklahoma holds off Iowa St. 79-72
— Elijah Harkless scored a season-high 19 points, and No. 9 Oklahoma held off Iowa State 79-72 on Saturday to send the Cyclones to their seventh straight loss.
No. 17 Mountaineers overcome slow start, beat Iowa State
— Taz Sherman hit two free throws with 6.4 seconds remaining and finished with 18 points as No. 17 West Virginia held on to beat Iowa State 76-72 on Tuesday night.
Hail State's blowout win clinches SEC/Big 12 Challenge (0:58)
Molinar helps Mississippi State race past Cyclones 95-56
— Iverson Molinar scored 20 points and Mississippi State poured it on in the second half to defeat Iowa State 95-56 on Saturday in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.
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 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game65.6335th
Rebounds Per Game31.6359th
Assists Per Game11.6322nd
Points Allowed76.7
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Hunter | PG | Signed | 87 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 19-20 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |