Arizona, Houston, Kansas featured in early Big 12 basketball tiers
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
An analysis of the Big 12 basketball highlights Arizona, Houston, and Kansas as prominent teams for the upcoming season. Following an offseason marked by notable transfers, including Kansas' Flory Bidunga leaving for Louisville, the conference faces changes in its competitive hierarchy. Arizona leads the first tier as a title contender after a strong previous season, despite losing key players. Houston is positioned as a top-25 caliber team, dealing with the departure of two starters from their Final Four roster. This evaluation is part of a broader examination of team outlooks as the season approaches.
- •Eight of the Big 12's top-30 scorers transferred to rival leagues.
- •Arizona finished last season with a 36-3 record.
- •Houston lost two starters and two first-round picks after their Final Four run.
- •Arizona is projected to have strong defensive capabilities with key returning players.
- •Cincinnati and Arizona State made significant coaching hires during the offseason.
- 2:26 PMCBS Sports — Way-too-early Big 12 basketball tiers: Arizona, Houston and Kansas headline wide-open league after mass exits
"An early look at each Big 12 team after weeks of transfer portal combat and NBA Draft decisions.
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