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Kansas basketball: Big 12/ESPN dispute could spell quick collapse

Jul 14, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby speaks to the media during Big 12 media days at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The future of Kansas basketball and the Big 12 Conference has been uncertain for a matter of days. Now, conference commissioner Bob Bowlsby is shaking up the debate with some findings of his own.

Bowlsby has claimed he has “documented evidence” that confirms ESPN has engaged in efforts to steer current Big 12 members away from the conference to allow Oklahoma and Texas to leave without exit fees.