Chris Beard has orchestrated the best defense in basketball while developing arguably the best player in the Big 12, Jarrett Culver. Culver makes this team a Big 12 championship contender, and as long as players such as Davide Moretti and Tariq Owens continue to be key contributors, Tech will be able to make a Final Four run as well.
The Jayhawks suffered a big upset loss last weekend, but still remain the big bad wolf in the Big 12. However, the biggest loss they’ve suffered recently is the loss of star big man Udoka Azubuike.