College basketball is right around the corner. With that being said, it should be an exciting year in the Big 12 (besides Kansas winning like always). This will be another solid year in the Big 12 that could potentially see seven teams make the NCAA tournament. Here are my thoughts, predictions, and award winners.
Predicted Standing:
- Kansas (15-3)
- West Virginia (13-5)
- Baylor (12-6)
- TCU (11-5)
- Oklahoma (10-6)
- Iowa State (9-9)
- Texas Tech (8-10)
- Texas (8-10)
- Oklahoma State (7-11)
- Kansas State (6-12)
Player of the Year:
- Jevon Carter (West Virginia)
- Devonte Graham (Kansas)
- Jeffrey Carroll (Oklahoma State)
Defensive Player of the Year:
- Jevon Carter (West Virginia)
- Jo Lual-Acuil (Baylor)
- Devonte Graham (Kansas)
Coach of the Year:
- Bill Self (Kansas)
- Lon Kuger (Oklahoma)
- Jamie Dixon (TCU)
Newcomer of the Year:
- Malik Newman (Kansas)
- Trae Young (Oklahoma)
- Mohamed Bamba (Texas)
Freshman of the Year:
- Trae Young (Oklahoma)
- Mohamed Bamba (Texas)
- Billy Preston (Kansas)
Sixth Man of the Year:
- Lagerald Vick (Kansas)
- Matt Coleman (Texas)
*Tough to predict since first practice has yet to being and starting positions are wide open*