Big 12 MBB power ratings: Why the strength of the conference (relative to its peers) can be found at the bottom
Briefly

The Big 12's preseason hype has faltered midseason, with only Iowa State thriving while Kansas, Houston, Arizona, and Baylor face more losses than anticipated.
Kansas State, at 7-7 and ranked No. 124 in NET rankings, impressively has not sustained any Quadrant IV losses, outperforming other bottom teams in power conferences.
When evaluating conference strength, focusing solely on top teams can be misleading; the performance of bottom teams like Kansas State can offer a clearer picture.
Iowa State, performing well in the Big 12, faces a crucial test ahead, needing to execute under pressure as they lead the current conference standings.
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