STEPHEN HAWKINS
Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) scores past Baylor forward Jalen Bridges during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Self assessment: Skidding No. 9 Kansas has little margin

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 25, 2023 06:01 PM EST
Bill Self hasn’t had to go through many stretches like this in his 20 seasons at

TCU guard Damion Baugh (10) celebrates sinking a 3-point shot during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Miles, No. 11 TCU lead throughout in 79-52 win over Oklahoma

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 24, 2023 10:19 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Micah Peavey was already headed back the other way to play

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks for an opening to the basket as TCU's Xavier Cork, left, defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 17 TCU snaps No. 11 Kansas State's 9-game winning streak

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 14, 2023 04:25 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Eddie Lampkin Jr. slammed both of his hands on the court

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang, left, shakes hands with Baylor head coach Scott Drew before their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Waco, Texas. Tang was a long-time coach with Baylor before moving on to Kansas State. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Big 12 hasn't had top-to-bottom start like this in a decade

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 12, 2023 04:34 PM EST
From top to bottom, the Big 12 hasn't started conference play like this in a decade.

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) shoots to score over Baylor forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Kansas State 14-1 after overtime victory at No. 19 Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 07, 2023 08:49 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — New Kansas State coach Jerome Tang had a tough time enjoying

TCU forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) celebrates in front of the bench after scoring the final basket of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. TCU won 88-87. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
O'Bannon shot caps No. 17 TCU comeback win at No. 19 Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 05, 2023 12:01 AM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles Jr. scored a career-high 33 points, then passed the

Central Arkansas guard Collin Cooper (14) and TCU forward Emanuel Miller (2) reach for the loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 18 TCU breaks past Central Arkansas for 9th win in row

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2022 07:10 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Emanuel Miller had 20 points with 10 rebounds, and No. 18

TCU guard Micah Peavy, left, dunks as SMU forward Stefan Todorovic, bottom, looks on in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Miles returns with 18 for No. 24 TCU in 83-75 win over SMU

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 11, 2022 12:37 AM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles Jr. returned to the TCU lineup with 18 points and

Baylor guard LJ Cryer reacts to his three-point shot over McNeese State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 7 Baylor lot of helpers in 89-60 win over McNeese State

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2022 06:27 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Seventh-ranked Baylor was just fine after finally settling back in

TCU forward JaKobe Coles reacts after scoring a 3-point basket against Louisiana-Monroe during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 15 TCU starts fast in 95-60 win over Louisiana-Monroe

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 17, 2022 10:22 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Emanuel Miller had 16 points despite missing pregame

Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) reacts to a three-point shot over Northern Colorado forward Juju Ramirez (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Drew gets 400th win at No. 5 Baylor, 95-62 over N. Colorado

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 14, 2022 10:10 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Scott Drew was initially just trying to put together a full team

TCU guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) attempts to get around Arkansas-Pine Bluff guard Shaun Doss Jr. (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Miles' late 3 gets No. 14 TCU past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 73-72

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 07, 2022 10:33 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles, Emanuel Miller and No. 14 TCU got an early wake

Mississippi Valley State guard Arecko Gipson (2), runs up court past Baylor guard Adam Flagler (10), in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Flagler scores 21; No. 5 Baylor overwhelms MVSU in opener

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 07, 2022 02:49 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — Adam Flagler and the rest of the returning guards were solid for

FILE - TCU guard Mike Miles (1) celebrates sinking a 3-point basket in front of coach Jamie Dixon, center rear, and Texas Tech guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 26, 2022. TCU returns all five starters, including preseason Big 12 player of the year Miles, after winning its first NCAA tournament game in 35 seasons last March. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
No. 14 TCU has stable roster and highest preseason ranking

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2022 04:45 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jamie Dixon might have the most stable roster in the nation,

FILE - Baylor coach Scott Drew tries to fire up the crowd during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas on Feb. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. Drew goes into his 20th season at fifth-ranked Baylor, which has become a perennial NCAA Tournament contender is the preseason Big 12 favorite after being part of the conference’s last two regular-season titles. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
No. 5 Baylor preseason B12 favorite for Drew's 20th season

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2022 01:02 PM EDT
When defending its national championship last season, Baylor lost a top newcomer to

Texas Tech forward Kevin Obanor (0) shoots against Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Feb. 9, 2022, in Norman, Okla. Texas Tech returners from last season include Obanor, who had double-doubles in each of the Red Raiders’ three NCAA Tournament games as they made another NCAA Sweet 16. 600 words, photos. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck, File)
No. 25 Texas Tech newcomers are younger for Adams this time

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2022 12:42 PM EDT
Texas Tech again has a bunch of new players on its roster. This time, the newcomers

FILE - TCU coach Sonny Dykes, left, congratulates quarterback Max Duggan (15) after a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tarleton State in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. Dykes will be back in Dallas on Saturday, on the visiting sideline when TCU plays there for the first time since 2018. The game was sold out days in advance, a nod to the recent success in the series for SMU and the return of the former coach that home fans will certainly boo for leaving them at the end of last season. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Duggan exceling for No. 13 TCU after he lost starting QB job

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 13, 2022 01:30 AM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Max Duggan has certainly surprised new TCU coach Sonny Dykes

Big 12 record $426M revenue, new commish expected mid-July

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 03, 2022 12:51 PM EDT
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 Conference is distributing a record $426 million of

Dallas Stars goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) defends against a shot by Arizona Coyotes center Nathan Smith during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Stars take final playoff spot with 4-3 OT loss to Coyotes

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 27, 2022 11:37 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — All that mattered to Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness was getting the

FILE - In this July 17, 2017, file photo, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks to reporters during the Big 12 NCAA college football media day in Frisco, Texas. Bowlsby said Tuesday, April 5, 2022, that he will step away from his role as Big 12 commissioner later this year after a decade in that job. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Big 12 commish Bowlsby stepping away from role this year

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 05, 2022 07:29 PM EDT
Bob Bowlsby will step away from his role as Big 12 commissioner later this year after