Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings through two weeks of play

Nov 10, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; The Big 12 Conference logo is seen on the court during the game between the Detroit Mercy Titans and the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; The Big 12 Conference logo is seen on the court during the game between the Detroit Mercy Titans and the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
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We are already two weeks through the college basketball season. These are our Big 12 basketball power rankings through the first handful of games.

There have been plenty of upsets at the top of the food chain in college basketball this season, such as Michigan State falling at home to James Madison or Duke losing to Arizona in Cameron Indoor. But for the most part, the Big 12 has kept its name out of headlines through the first two weeks of play.

Top teams such as Houston and Kansas have taken care of business thus far, though the latter will have to deal with a loaded Maui Invitational bracket starting tonight. Meanwhile, Texas would have fallen to Kenny Payne’s Louisville Cardinals if not for the last-second heroics of Oral Roberts transfer Max Abmas.

There were a few changes in our power rankings over the past week, so make sure to click through to see who landed in the top spots!

Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings (Week of Nov. 13-19)

Nov 17, 2023; Brookyln, NY, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard John-Michael Wright (51) reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2023; Brookyln, NY, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard John-Michael Wright (51) reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

14. Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-3)

Game 1: 64-59 loss vs. Abilene Christian
Game 2: 85-70 win vs. Sam Houston State 
Game 3: 66-64 loss vs. St. Bonaventure
Game 4: 66-64 loss vs. Notre Dame

Change from last week’s rankings: Dropped by 2
Games this week: Nov. 20, New Orleans (Home), Nov. 24, Houston Christian (Home)