Houston has quickly established itself as the kings of the Big 12 with back-to-back outright regular season titles in its two seasons since joining the conference from the AAC. But there is still one bit of league supremacy the Cougars have yet to claim. A year ago, they lost to Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament Championship Game.

The second day of the 2025 Big 12 men's basketball tournament is here, and it features several intriguing matchups. There are four second-round games on Wednesday's schedule, starting with No. 5 seed Iowa State vs.

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Fully adorned with “XII” symbols, the court has been panned as headache-inducing, although the Big 12’s commissioner said players approved of the “aspirational” design.

Day 2 of the Big 12 Tournament closes with the Kansas Jayhawks (20-11, 11-9) taking the court against the UCF Knights (17-15, 8-13). UCF thumped Utah yesterday 87-82 in the opening round of the tournament. Kayshawn Hall scored 23 points to pace the UCF attack.

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The T-Mobile Center should be rocking Wednesday night when Kansas opens its Big 12 Tournament campaign against UCF. As you’d expect, the Jayhawks are double-digits favorites over the Golden Knights, who are playing their second game in as many nights after defeating Utah on Tuesday.

Joshua Jefferson recorded 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals to lead No. 12 Iowa State to a 76-56 victory over Cincinnati on Wednesday afternoon in the second round of the Big 12 tournament at Kansas City.