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Big 12 announces key 2026-27 basketball matchups featuring top teams

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Big 12 announces key 2026-27 basketball matchups featuring top teams
Summary

The Big 12 released its full conference schedule for the 2026-27 basketball season on September 17. Top matchups include Arizona facing Texas Tech on January 22 and Kansas battling BYU on January 9. Arizona, led by star players Motiejus Krivas and Caleb Holt, is favored to contend for the title. Texas Tech's JT Toppin is recovering from an injury, and Houston aims for another strong season with Joseph Tugler anchoring the team. The conference forecasts at least ten NCAA Tournament bids for 2027 with an expansion to 76 teams this year.

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  • •Arizona vs. Texas Tech set for January 22 in Lubbock, Texas.
  • •Kansas vs. BYU scheduled for January 9 in Provo, Utah.
  • •Four Big 12 teams rank in Top 25 preseason polls.
  • •Houston aims for a third consecutive title after strong seasons.
  • •NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams, increasing bid opportunities.
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  • 10:00 PMCBS Sports — 2026-27 Big 12 basketball schedule: Kansas vs. BYU, Arizona vs. Texas Tech among five top conference games
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Here are the games that will define the Big 12 race after the conference released its schedule Thursday.

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