And since we're in a giving mood, let's look at one thing each top-25 team needs in the second half of the 2024-25 season. Johni Broome to stay healthy. There hasn't been a more dominant team in college basketball this season -- Auburn is putting up historic efficiency numbers through the first two months.

The Big 12 may not have the most AP Top 25 teams or the most programs built for lengthy NCAA Tournament runs, but it may be the richest in talent of any men's college basketball conference. Several Big 12 teams were thrust into the fire throughout nonconference play,

The first week of Big 12 women's basketball play is in the books. Kansas State and TCU are still leading the pack, but Oklahoma State and Colorado are on the rise after making early statements. Let's get into this week's conference power rankings: More: Oklahoma State's Jacie Hoyt returns to sideline,