Player of the Week
Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor Bears
Tounde Yessoufou’s freshman season has had its ups and downs, but he finished the regular season strong. He helped Baylor split its two games last week and earned both Co–Player of the Week and Co–Freshman of the Week honors in the Big 12. Across the two contests, Yessoufou averaged 23 points, 8.5 rebounds, and four steals while shooting 58.6% from the field. His best performance came in a 26-point home win over the Utah Utes, where he recorded 26 points, five rebounds, six steals, and four assists while shooting 62.5% in just 31 minutes.
Who’s Hot
Isaiah Johnson, Colorado Buffaloes
Isaiah Johnson has quietly put together a strong freshman season for Colorado. He is averaging 4.5 assists per game while shooting 54.1% from the field and 54.5% from three. His recent play earned him Co–Player of the Week and Co–Freshman of the Week honors in the Big 12. Johnson’s standout performance came in a 10-point home loss to the Arizona Wildcats, where he scored 28 points and dished five assists while shooting 50% from the field and 66.7% from three in 36 minutes.
TCU Horned Frogs
TCU finished the regular season 21-10 overall and 11-7 in Big 12 play, good for sixth place in the standings. However, they enter the conference tournament as one of the league’s hottest teams, winning eight of their last nine games. Last week they secured an eight-point road win over the No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders before closing the regular season with a 10-point home victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Brayden Burries, Arizona Wildcats
Brayden Burries has been one of the nation’s top freshmen this season, averaging 16 points and five rebounds while shooting nearly 50% from the field. Arizona extended its winning streak to six games as Burries averaged 22 points and 6.5 rebounds on 52% shooting across two contests. His best outing came in a road win over the Colorado Buffaloes, where he scored 31 points and grabbed seven rebounds while shooting 56%.
Who’s Not
LeJuan Watts, Texas Tech Red Raiders
LeJuan Watts entered the season as the Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year but has struggled to produce consistently for Texas Tech. His scoring average has dropped by two points per game while both his field-goal and three-point percentages have declined by more than 10%. With JT Toppin sidelined last week, Watts was unable to capitalize on the opportunity, averaging just 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and two assists while shooting 33.3% from the field and from three in 18.5 minutes per game.
UCF Knights
UCF endured a difficult finish to the regular season. After entering the final three games with a 9-6 conference record, the Knights dropped all three to finish 9-9 in league play. Last week included a seven-point overtime loss at home to the Oklahoma State Cowboys and a 15-point road loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Top Five Big 12 Shooters
1. Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State Cyclones
Milan Momcilovic has established himself as one of the top shooters in the Big 12 and the country. He leads the nation in three-point percentage at 50% while averaging 3.7 made threes per game, the second-highest mark in the conference. Momcilovic has hit at least five threes in nine games this season and has recorded a season-high eight makes in three separate contests. His combination of elite efficiency and volume makes him arguably the league’s most dangerous perimeter shooter.
2. Donovan Atwell, Texas Tech Red Raiders
Donovan Atwell ranks among the most productive high-volume shooters in the conference. He leads the Big 12 in total threes made and ranks second in attempts, knocking down 121 threes while shooting 45.8% across 31 games. Atwell has hit at least six threes seven times this season, including a standout 7-of-10 performance in a 19-point road win over the Baylor Bears in January.
3. Barrington Hargress, Colorado Buffaloes
Barrington Hargress may not attempt as many threes as others on this list, but his efficiency stands out. He ranks second in the Big 12 at 48.5% from deep while shooting 53.1% from the field and 81.3% from the line. Though he has made just 50 threes this season, his shooting splits highlight his elite shot selection and accuracy.
4. Tre White, Kansas Jayhawks
Tre White has quietly been one of the Big 12’s most reliable perimeter shooters, ranking fourth in the conference at 43.5% from three while making 54 threes in 31 games. Playing alongside Darryn Peterson has created numerous open looks, and White has consistently capitalized. His best performance came in a home win over No. 2 Iowa State, where he finished 5-of-7 from deep.
5. Christian Anderson, Texas Tech Red Raiders
Christian Anderson has been one of the conference’s most productive shooters, ranking fourth in the Big 12 with 103 made threes this season. He averages 3.4 threes per game while shooting 42.7% from deep. Anderson has made at least five threes in seven games this season, highlighted by an 8-for-10 performance from beyond the arc in early January.