The college basketball conference preview series rolls on! In Episode 21 of The Assist, Kyle Tucker and 247Sports roster expert Isaac Trotter deliver a deep-dive preview of the Big 12 Conference. From Arizona's national title expectations powered by Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov to Texas Tech's high-ceiling roster waiting on crucial eligibility rulings and JT Toppin's recovery, the guys break down every team tier in the league. Plus, they tackle the biggest storylines in the sport: Is this Bill Self’s final season at Kansas with #1 freshman Tyran Stokes, can Rob Wright win Big 12 MVP at BYU, and how Kelvin Samson's Houston team replaces three NBA guards?

⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Big 12 Conference Reset 03:00 – New Head Coaches 05:00 – Hot Seat Watch 08:00 – Year 2 Coaches & West Virginia’s Massive Roster Upgrade 10:00 – Is the Big 12 the Best Coaching League in College Basketball? 14:00 – Tier 1: National Title Contenders (Arizona & Texas Tech Asterisk) 22:00 – Tier 2: Top 25 Contenders (Houston, Kansas, BYU, Iowa State) 25:00 – Kansas Deep Dive: Bill Self Retirement Rumors & Tyran Stokes 30:00 – BYU Breakdown: Rob Wright’s MVP Ceiling & Shooting Upgrades 32:30 – Iowa State: T. J. Otzelberger’s Relentless Defensive Blueprint 34:00 – Tier 3: NCAA Tournament Teams (West Virginia, Baylor, Oklahoma State) 41:00 – Tier 4: Bubble Watch (Cincinnati, TCU, Arizona State) 43:00 – Tier 5: Conference Basement (Kansas State, Utah, UCF, Colorado) 44:30 – Official Predictions: Big 12 Champion, Newcomer of the Year & MVP Picks

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