BIG 12 PREVIEW: Is this Self’s last rodeo; 5-for-5 angst abounds; four teams with a case to win the league; 10+ NCAA bids coming in March

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the Big 12 ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Storylines, 1-16 rankings, predictions and more.

(0:00) Intro + Let’s talk Big 12!

(1:00) GP’s conversation with Tommy Lloyd at Big 12 Media Days

(19:00) 5 Storylines from the Big 12 starting with Arizona at the top of the league

(22:00) Will this be Bill Self’s last season?

(30:00) Over/under 1.5 coaching changes after this season in the Big 12?

(32:20) It’s the Monster Energy Big 12

(34:30) 1-16 predictions

(52:45) Player of the Year & NCAA Tournament teams

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