Projected Big 12 Conference standings
LangIndex projects Arizona as the strongest team in the Big 12 Conference entering 2026-27. The conference averages a +11.6 power rating, ranking it #1 of 32 leagues nationally. Ratings estimate scoring margin per 100 possessions against an average D-I opponent, adjusted for schedule.
| # | Team | Proj. Rating | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | +26.6 | #1 |
| 2 | Houston | +25.1 | #2 |
| 3 | Kansas | +18.2 | #9 |
| 4 | Iowa State | +17.5 | #12 |
| 5 | Texas Tech | +15.9 | #15 |
| 6 | BYU | +13.6 | #21 |
| 7 | Baylor | +12.1 | #26 |
| 8 | TCU | +10.3 | #36 |
| 9 | Cincinnati | +9.8 | #38 |
| 10 | West Virginia | +7.6 | #50 |
| 11 | Oklahoma State | +6.5 | #59 |
| 12 | Arizona State | +6.2 | #60 |
| 13 | Colorado | +5.7 | #67 |
| 14 | UCF | +5.6 | #68 |
| 15 | Utah | +2.6 | #103 |
| 16 | Kansas State | +1.7 | #123 |
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