Back to the BYU Cougars Newsfeed

Big 12’s NCAA Tournament Success Illustrates BYU’s Upcoming Challenges

When the NCAA Tournament begins, many fanbases not only wave the flags of their favorite college basketball team, but also start to flaunt their pride in the conference in which their favorite program resides. Big 12 fans have plenty of reason to puff their chests out with pride.

The Big 12 is tied with the Big 10 for the most tournament wins this season, with nine. Only the ACC has a better winning percentage at .800. With three teams in the Sweet 16, the Big 12 is tied with the ACC for the most remaining squads.

Kansas looks like one of the strongest teams remaining in the field, having won their two tournament games by an average margin of 17 points.