"Arizona and Houston transformed the Big 12 into a two-horse race in 2025-26, with the Wildcats ultimately claiming the regular-season crown. Arizona finished a stellar 16-2 in conference play (29-2 overall), led by senior point guard Jaden Bradley, who earned Big 12 Player of the Year honors."
"Under Coach of the Year Tommy Lloyd, the Wildcats showcased terrifying depth, featuring Sixth Man of the Year Tobe Awaka and freshman standout Brayden Burries. Houston remained their primary shadow, securing second place with a 14-4 league record (26-5 overall) behind the nation's third-ranked scoring defense."
The 2026 Big 12 Tournament commences on Tuesday, March 10, with four opening games determining advancement to the next round. Arizona dominated the regular season with a 16-2 conference record and 29-2 overall mark, earning the Big 12 title behind senior point guard Jaden Bradley, who won Player of the Year. Coach Tommy Lloyd's team features exceptional depth with Sixth Man of the Year Tobe Awaka and freshman Brayden Burries. Houston finished second at 14-4 in conference play with the nation's third-ranked scoring defense, featuring First Team All-Big 12 selections Emanuel Sharp and freshman Kingston Flemings. Both teams enter the tournament as clear favorites to represent the conference nationally.
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