Big 12 Hoops

[bmoney214]

We have to beat UCF. Keep the train rolling.

 

[Boomhauer]

 

[This Ain't Chopped Liver]

We have to beat UCF. Keep the train rolling.

Maybe doesn’t help that WV just beat UCF at home. Both now more determined; UCF not wanting to lose two in-a-row at home and WV now having more life to possibly make the tourney.

UCF has lost three in-a-row, losing at Houston and Cincinnati before WV. Their last win over Texas Tech, 88-80 in Orlando.

 

[Wexahu]

I have no idea how we beat ISU and Florida. Those two teams have win it all potential.

 

[WhatTheFrog]

I have no idea how we beat ISU and Florida. Those two teams have win it all potential.

We seem to play to the level of our competition. We had Kansas beat until we didn't. That's what's maddening about this team, but it makes for exciting game finishes.

 

[KillerFrog InD KitchenSink]

We seem to play to the level of our competition. We had Kansas beat until we didn't. That's what's maddening about this team, but it makes for exciting game finishes.

I think it is a function of our middling offense/ strong defense combo. Defense keeps us in the game against anyone, but don't have a consistent enough O to put lesser competition away. Hopefully the improved efficiency from the OSU game (one of our best of the year) sticks.

 

[tetonfrog]

The Bilas Index: The best 68 men's basketball teams in 2025-26

With a month until Selection Sunday, Bilas reveals which teams he has at the top of the pecking order.

www.espn.com

Jay Bilas ranks us at #55. That is good.

 

[helcap]

The Bilas Index: The best 68 men's basketball teams in 2025-26

With a month until Selection Sunday, Bilas reveals which teams he has at the top of the pecking order.

www.espn.com

Jay Bilas ranks us at #55. That is good.

TCU has played 4 of the top 5 on his list, and 6 of the top 10.

 

[Frog Attack II]

Was watching that ISU v UH game last night. Hard to believe that we beat ISU and were right there with UH.

 

[JogginFrog]

I think it is a function of our middling offence/ strong defense combo. Defense keeps us in the game against anyone, but don't have a consistent enough O to put lesser competition away. Hopefully the improved efficiency from the OSU game (one of our best of the year) sticks.

Yep. KenPom has the Frogs 50th overall, but 29th defensively and 99th offensively.

UCF will be yet another bubble-busting road opportunity. They are 52nd overall but a near-opposite of the Frogs--42nd on offense and 113th on defense.

(Of course, KenPom has its limitations--13-12 Baylor is still ranked ahead of TCU.)

 

[tetonfrog]

ASU up 8 in Tech with 3 1/2 minutes to go……..this would be an awful loss for tech if it holds up.

 

[tetonfrog]

ASU hangs on as Tech missed 3 FTs with a chance to tie it in the final minute. Bad news for tech: JT Toppin injured & does not return

 

[bmoney214]

The Big 12 is killing itself at the wrong time. Sparky holds on against tech.

 

[TopFrog]

That helps TCU.

Losing to UCF didn't.

 

[StinnettFrog]

Losing to UCF didn't.

Can't win them all. But they pretty much need to win three out of next four to get in the tourney.

 

[TopFrog]

Can't win them all. But they pretty much need to win three out of next four to get in the tourney.

Should have been better against them, even on the road. That was one we needed to get.

 

[This Ain't Chopped Liver]

Can't win them all. But they pretty much need to win three out of next four to get in the tourney.

There are five regular season games left; hopefully winning three of five to finish 9-9 in conference is enough; but winning a conference tournament game would help. Four wins gets you to 20 wins overall.

 

[Putt4Purple]

Should have been better against them, even on the road. That was one we needed to get.

As in most team sports the second consecutive game on the road is always the game most teams are susceptible to losing. It happens a lot!
Not saying it helps TCU cause but it’s understandable.,

 

[StinnettFrog]

There are five regular season games left; hopefully winning three of five to finish 9-9 in conference is enough; but winning a conference tournament game would help. Four wins gets you to 20 wins overall.

I guess I shouldn't discount beating Cincy in the last game here. We can beat anyone, but we can get beat by anyone also. Hoping the team gets more consistent in the good way.

 

[FroggleRock]

ASU hangs on as Tech missed 3 FTs with a chance to tie it in the final minute. Bad news for tech: JT Toppin injured & does not return

Toppin confirmed out for the season with an ACL tear. Yikes.