We are almost two months into the NCAA basketball season and there is a lot to unpack. Big 12 teams have already had some incredible wins, showing that as of right now, that it is the strongest conference in the sport. The teams are being led by some incredible breakout players. AJ Dybantsa from BYU, Koa Peat from Arizona, Christian Anderson with Texas Tech, Daryn Peterson from Kansas, to name a few.

Here are some notable wins from around the Big 12

#19 Texas Tech beats undefeated #3 Duke 82-81; Top performers

Christian Anderson – 27 points, 5 assists, 3 steals

JT Toppin – 19 points, 10 rebounds.

#10 Iowa State dominates #1 Purdue 81-58; Top performers

Milan Momcilovic – 20 points, 2 steals.

Tamin Lipsey – 9 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds.

#4 Arizona beats #3 UConn 71-67; Top Performers

Koa Peat – 16 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists.

Jayden Bradley – 21 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds.

The best players in the conference so far…

The Big 12 has been loaded with elite individual talent this season, with several stars separating themselves on the national stage. BYU’s AJ Dybantsa has lived up to the hype as a dynamic scorer and matchup nightmare, while Arizona’s Koa Peat has been dominant on both ends, impacting games with his physicality, rebounding, and versatility.

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson has emerged as one of the league’s most explosive playmakers, consistently delivering big performances against top competition. Kansas freshman Daryn Peterson has flashed star potential with his scoring ability and poise, and players like Iowa State’s Tamin Lipsey and Houston’s LJ Cryer continue to anchor winning teams with leadership, defense, and efficiency.

These are the Big 12 teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25

No. 1 Arizona

No. 3 Iowa State

No. 8 Houston

No. 10 BYU

No. 15 Texas Tech

No. 17 Kansas

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