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  1. 7 HR AGO

    FULL COURT REVIEW: MODELO'S BIG 12 BASKETBALL TEAM RECAPS: Oklahoma State: Eric Bailey, Oklahoma State Beat Writer for Tulsa World joins Big 12 Today!

    Big 12 Today Recaps the 2025-2026 Season! Join Ari and James for a full court review of the 2025-2026 Big 12 basketball season. In Modelo's Big 12 Basketball Team Recaps, this episode features Oklahoma State. During the review, Ari and James dive into the Wilcats' season — analyzing what went wrong, what they can improve on in the offseason, and the key roster changes through the transfer portal. They also discuss what to expect from the Cowboys next season. Eric Bailey, Oklahoma State beat writer for Tulsa World, joined Big 12 Today to review the Oklahoma State Cowboys' basketball season. He began by addressing a separate incident involving Oklahoma State softball, where the team bus was involved in a tragic accident after striking a pedestrian weaving in traffic. Fortunately, no players, coaches, or staff were injured or killed, but the incident deeply affected the team, leading to the postponement of their game against Wichita State. Returning to basketball, Bailey discussed the Cowboys’ performance this season, noting improvement over last year. Although expectations are higher for year three under head coach Steve Lutz, the team needs to play at a faster pace. Fans had hoped the Cowboys would reach the NCAA tournament this year, and while they did not, progress is evident. Bailey highlighted Oklahoma State’s strong scoring ability but emphasized the need to find balance through the transfer portal by acquiring players who excel defensively and can serve as an inside presence. Bailey also mentioned Oklahoma State’s interest in Kansas’ Flory Bidunga and stressed the importance of winning close games, especially in a competitive Big 12 conference, to maximize their chances of success moving forward. TUNE IN!

    30 min
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    FULL COURT REVIEW: MODELO'S BIG 12 BASKETBALL TEAM RECAPS: UTAH: Andrew Crowley, Host of Runnin Hoops Podcast, Joins Big 12 Today!

    Big 12 Today Recaps the 2025-2026 Season! Join Ari and James for a full court review of the 2025-2026 Big 12 basketball season. In Modelo's Big 12 Basketball Team Recaps, this episode features Utah. During the review, Ari and James dive into the Utah Utes' season — analyzing what went wrong, what they can improve on in the offseason, and the key roster changes through the transfer portal. They also discuss what to expect from head coach Alex Jensen in his second year. Andrew Crowley of the Runnin Hoops Podcast joined Big 12 Today to discuss the Utah Utes' 2025-2026 season. Crowley began by noting that poor defensive play contributed to just 10 wins and Utah’s placement at the bottom of the Big 12 standings. He addressed the transfer portal activity, mentioning that Terrance Brown and Keanu Dawes have entered the portal, though there's a possibility they could return. Crowley explained that, given the NBA backgrounds of head coach Alex Jensen and GM Wes Wilcox, both players were likely encouraged to evaluate their value in the portal. As Utah enters Jensen’s second year as head coach, Crowley discussed the program’s NIL budget, the roster changes needed through the transfer portal, and ongoing renovations to the Huntsman Center. He also shared his realistic expectations for the team: while making the NCAA Tournament would be ideal, he believes Utah should be competitive and remain in the mix within the Big 12. Crowley emphasized that, given the program’s circumstances, there would be no disappointment if Utah doesn’t reach the tournament, but he is confident the team will be much more competitive and improve significantly. TUNE IN!

    32 min

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