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5 Bold Predictions For 2016 Big 12 Basketball Tournament

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The Big 12 is the best conference in college basketball, so it should be no surprise that the conference tournament is one of the most anticipated in the country. With a number of teams more than capable of making a push to the Final Four once the 2016 NCAA tournament starts, anything can happen as these top teams are pitted against each other. Here are five bold predictions for the 2016 Big 12 tournament.

5. Texas Tech Wins Two Games

Texas Tech Wins Two Games Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Texas Tech is one of the more streaky teams in college basketball, and I believe that shows once again in the Big 12 tournament. Not only do they win their opening game, but they upset the No. 2 seeded West Virginia Mountaineers in the next round, too, solidifying their deserved spot in the 2016 NCAA tournament.

Texas Tech is one of the more streaky teams in college basketball, and I believe that shows once again in the Big 12 tournament. Not only do they win their opening game, but they upset the No. 2 seeded West Virginia Mountaineers in the next round, too, solidifying their deserved spot in the 2016 NCAA tournament.

4. Texas vs. Baylor Has Huge NCAA Tournament Implications

Texas vs. Baylor Has Huge NCAA Tournament Implications Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Both the Texas Longhorns and Baylor Bears are solid locks for the 2016 NCAA tournament, but most projections have these two teams hovering around a No. 6 seed. A win on Wednesday will likely push one to around a No. 8 seed and bump the other to a coveted No. 4 seed spot for the 2016 NCAA tournament.

Both the Texas Longhorns and Baylor Bears are solid locks for the 2016 NCAA tournament, but most projections have these two teams hovering around a No. 6 seed. A win on Wednesday will likely push one to around a No. 8 seed and bump the other to a coveted No. 4 seed spot for the 2016 NCAA tournament.

3. Oklahoma vs. Iowa State Most Exciting Game Of Tournament

Oklahoma vs. Iowa State Most Exciting Game Of Tournament Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Iowa State might have had a slightly disappointing season after their lofty expectations from last year, but they still have Final Four talent. Oklahoma, also considered a favorite to make a deep tournament run, faces off with the Cyclones in each team's first 2016 Big 12 tournament game, making for must-see TV. Oklahoma wins, but you do not want to miss this one.

Iowa State might have had a slightly disappointing season after their lofty expectations from last year, but they still have Final Four talent. Oklahoma, also considered a favorite to make a deep tournament run, faces off with the Cyclones in each team's first 2016 Big 12 tournament game, making for must-see TV. Oklahoma wins, but you do not want to miss this one.

2. Kansas Cruises To Final

Kansas Cruises To Final John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
The Big 12 might be the best conference in the country, but things worked out so that the Jayhawks have a relatively easy run to the championship game.

The Big 12 might be the best conference in the country, but things worked out so that the Jayhawks have a relatively easy run to the championship game.

1. Kansas Crushes Oklahoma In Championship Game

Kansas Crushes Oklahoma In Championship Game Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The Sooners are an extremely talented team, but the Kansas Jayhawks deserve the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament. They will prove they deserve the coveted selection with a dominating victory over Oklahoma and carry that momentum into the Big Dance.

The Sooners are an extremely talented team, but the Kansas Jayhawks deserve the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament. They will prove they deserve the coveted selection with a dominating victory over Oklahoma and carry that momentum into the Big Dance.

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