2011–12 Big 12 men's basketball season
Sports season
2011–12 Big 12 Conference men's basketball season began with practices on October 15, 2011 and ended with the Big 12 Tournament , won by Missouri on March 10, 2012 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City .
It was the first season in which 10 teams participated, since Colorado left for the Pac-12 and Nebraska joined the Big Ten . It was also the final season in this conference for Texas A&M and Missouri before they both joined the SEC for the 2012–13 season.
Pre-season polls and teams
Pre-Season Poll:
Big 12 Media[ 2]
1.
Kansas (5)
Texas A&M (2)
3.
Baylor (2)
4.
Missouri (1)
5.
Texas
6.
Kansas State
7.
Oklahoma State
8.
Iowa State
9.
Oklahoma
Texas Tech
Pre-Season All-Big 12 Teams
Players in bold are choices for Big 12 Player of the Year
Rankings
Legend
Increase in ranking
Decrease in ranking
Not ranked previous week
Pre
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Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Wk
Final
Baylor
AP
12
11
9
7
6
6
6
6
4
4
3
6
6
6
9
13
9
12
9
C
12
12
10
8
7
7
7
7
5
4
3
7
6
6
10
14
10
11
10
8
Iowa State
AP
RV
RV
RV
RV
RV
25
RV
C
RV
RV
RV
RV
RV
RV
RV
RV
RV
RV
Kansas
AP
13
12
14
15
13
12
12
17
14
10
7
5
8
7
4
4
3
3
6
C
13
11
14
14
13
12
11
18
15
10
7
5
8
10
5
5
4
3
6
2
Kansas State
AP
RV
RV
RV
23
18
25
22
RV
RV
RV
RV
RV
C
RV
RV
RV
25
22
18
RV
24
RV
RV
RV
RV
RV
RV
Missouri
AP
25
24
21
13
10
10
9
8
7
9
5
2
4
4
3
3
7
5
3
C
25
25
21
13
10
8
8
8
6
9
5
2
4
4
3
3
8
5
3
11
Oklahoma
AP
C
RV
RV
Oklahoma State
AP
C
RV
RV
Texas
AP
RV
RV
RV
C
RV
RV
RV
RV
Texas A&M
AP
20
19
25
25
22
22
RV
RV
RV
C
19
18
24
RV
25
22
RV
Texas Tech
AP
C
Postseason
Session
Game
Time*
Matchup#
Television
Attendance
First Round – Wednesday, March 7
1
1
6:00 PM
#8 Oklahoma vs #9 Texas A&M
18,972
2
8:30 PM
#7 Oklahoma State vs #10 Texas Tech
Big 12 Network
18,972
Quarterfinals – Thursday, March 8
2
3
11:30 AM
#4 Baylor vs #5 Kansas State
18,972
4
2:00 PM
#1 Kansas vs #9 Texas A&M
ESPN2
18,972
3
5
6:00 PM
#2 Missouri vs #7 Oklahoma State
Big 12 Network
18,972
6
8:30 PM
#3 Iowa State vs #6 Texas
Big 12 Network
18,972
Semifinals – Friday, March 9
4
7
6:30 PM
#1 Kansas vs. #4 Baylor
18,972
8
9:00 PM
#2 Missouri vs. #6 Texas
Big 12 Network & ESPNU
18,972
Championship Game – Saturday, March 10
5
9
5:00 PM
#4 Baylor vs. #2 Missouri
19,006
*Game Times in CT . #-Rankings denote tournament seeding.
The following current 1st, 2nd & 3rd team All-Big 12 performers were listed as seniors: Tyshawn Taylor , Marcus Denmon , Quincy Acy , Keiton Page , Scott Christopherson , Kim English [ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
The following Big 12 underclassmen have sought the advice of the NBA's undergraduate advisory committee to determine his draft prospects.
The following Big 12 underclassmen declared early for the 2011 draft: Royce White ,[ 7] J'Covan Brown ,[ 8] Thomas Robinson ,[ 9] Perry Jones III ,[ 10] Khris Middleton ,[ 11] Quincy Miller [ 12]
The following Big 12 underclassmen entered their name in the draft but who did not hire agents and opted to return to college:
References
^ "2019-20 Big 12 Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF) . Big 12 Conference. pp. 26–30. Retrieved June 18, 2020 .^ Kansas, A&M Picked To Win Men's Basketball Title ^ "Preseason All-Big 12 men's basketball team revealed - NBCActionnews.com" . www.nbcactionnews.com . Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2022 .^ "2012 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Awards Announced" . Big12Sports.com. March 4, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2012 .^ Snyder, Mark (March 21, 2012). "Michigan's Trey Burke inquiring about NBA draft status" . USA Today . Retrieved March 23, 2012 . ^ Baumgardner, Nick (March 22, 2012). "Michigan point guard Trey Burke 'has nothing to lose' by seeking advisory committe's [sic ] opinion, NBA draft analyst says" . AnnArbor.com . Retrieved March 23, 2012 . ^ "Iowa State's Royce White to go pro" . ESPN . March 21, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2012 .^ "J'Covan Brown to enter draft" . ESPN . April 2, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012 .^ "Thomas Robinson to enter draft" . ESPN . April 8, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012 .^ "Perry Jones III leaving to enter draft" . ESPN . April 9, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012 .^ "Khris Middleton declares for draft" . ESPN . April 10, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2012 .^ "Quincy Miller to declare for draft" . ESPN . April 24, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2012 .^ "Knicks Acquire Seven-Time All-Star Tracy McGrady" . Nba.com . February 19, 2010. Retrieved August 7, 2012 .^ "Knicks Acquire Four-Time All-Star Carmelo Anthony" . Nba.com . Retrieved August 7, 2012 .^ "Knicks Acquire Randolph, Azubuike & Turiaf" . Nba.com . July 9, 2010. Retrieved August 7, 2012 .^ W's Lee trade involved two, not one, 2nd rd. picks [permanent dead link ] ^ Nets Acquire Three in 2012 NBA Draft ^ Detroit Pistons Trade the Draft Rights of Chase Budinger to Houston Rockets in Exchange for a Future Second Round Draft Pick and Cash Considerations
^ On February 18, 2010, the Houston Rockets acquired Jordan Hill , Jared Jeffries , a future conditional first-round draft pick (the 16th pick) and the option to swap 2011 first-round draft picks from the New York Knicks in a three-team trade with the Knicks and the Sacramento Kings .[ 13]
^ On February 22, 2011, the Denver Nuggets acquired Wilson Chandler , Raymond Felton , Danilo Gallinari , Timofey Mozgov , a 2014 first-round draft pick, Golden State Warriors ' 2012 (the 38th pick) and 2013 second-round draft picksNew York Knicks in a three-team trade with the Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves .[ 14] Anthony Randolph , Kelenna Azubuike , Ronny Turiaf and two second-round draft picks from the Warriors in exchange for David Lee .[ 15] [ 16]
^ On June 25, 2009, the Detroit Pistons acquired a future conditional second-round draft pick (the 44th pick) and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for the draft rights to Chase Budinger .[ 18]
Current teams Championships & awards Conference challenges Seasons
