By any measure, the Big 12 was unquestionably the nation's best conference this season. Two different teams have occupied the top-ranked spot in the polls, three others have been ranked in the top ten and in total, six teams have been ranked at one point or another this season. The conference also has 70% of its membership projected to make the NCAA Tournament, according to the most recent Bracketology from ESPN's, Joe Lunardi.
As the accolades start rolling in with the conclusion of the regular season, the Big 12 is sure to represented well on the national level with multiple players in the running for all-American status and even the national player of the year.