A guessing game unfolds annually in the Big 12 around New Year’s Day as conference play approaches. Find the team with the best chance to unseat Kansas.
Last year it was West Virginia. The Mountaineers got off to a great start and were the highest-ranked team entering league play.
Baylor the previous year, Oklahoma before that. It’s been Texas and Iowa State in recent seasons, as well.
Kansas State was that team entering this year, but Texas Tech has assumed the role and is a worthy candidate. The Red Raiders, underestimated as the seventh choice in the preseason, took Duke to the final minutes before falling for their lone loss.