The Baylor Bears were predicted to finish 4th in the Big 12 Preseason Poll behind Kansas (12 1st place votes), Houston (2), and Texas. Baylor was picked 1st last season in a much closer poll and finished tied for 3rd with a 23-11 record and Round of 32 appearance.
2023-24 Big 12 Preseason Poll
1. Kansas (12) 168
2. Houston (2) 153
3. Texas 143
4. Baylor 137
5. TCU 113
6. Kansas State 106
7. Iowa State 95
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