Today's episode previews the entire conference, as Andy is joined by Ryan Gilbert of the 10 of 12 Podcast.

Topics Include:

Excitement for Big 12 basketball

TCU, Iowa State and Kansas State at the bottom.

Coaching style of Bruce Weber

Texas' finish will be determined by how much Shaka Smart can avoid underperforming.

Oklahoma is the epitome of average in the Big 12.

Oklahoma State overachieving a bit, Texas Tech not quite as good as expected

How good is Chris Beard?

Parsing the differences between Baylor and West Virginia.

What sets this Kansas team above the rest of the pack?

Key games to watch

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