Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: 12-7

Here is a weekly look at how through the phog see’s the Big 12 conference basketball power rankings:

1. Kansas: The Jayhawks had the week off after dispatching Oregon State last Friday. The team takes on another Pac-12 opponent tomorrow in Colorado.

2. Oklahoma State: The Cowboys took care of business vs South Florida, and remain in the top 25. Oklahoma State jumped four spots from last week’s poll.

3. Kansas State: The Wildcats are 6-1 on the year, after beating the University of South Carolina Upstate Spartans. Kansas State looks to continue winning tomorrow vs George Washington.

4. Baylor: How’s this for a letdown, after beating Kentucky in Lexington, Baylor lost to Northwestern this past week.

5. Iowa State: The Cyclones are in the midst of a showdown right now with cross-state rival Iowa. The team is 6-2 on the year.

6. Texas Tech: One of the nation’s best teams in scoring per game, averaging 81 points per contest. Texas Tech faces McNeese State on Sunday.

7. Oklahoma: The Sooners lost a heartbreaker to Arkansas on Tuesday. Next up, Oklahoma faces Texas A&M in the All-College Classic.

8. Texas: Texas is having a rough time at getting going this season, losing to Georgetown only putting up 41 points. Next up, the Longhorns host Pac-12 elite in UCLA.

9. TCU: The Horned Frogs lost to Houston on Tuesday. Next up, they face Tulsa on Saturday.

10. West Virginia: Once again, the Mountaineers are ranked last in the conference. West Virginia has a 3-3 record overall.

Dec 7, 2012; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Rodney McGruder (22)  is a huge reason why the team is 6-1 overall. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports