Big 12 Preseason News/Notes/Links Thread

[OUHoops]

I'm going to try and search for new stories on each team daily. Obviously, there will be more than today's version once practice starts this weekend. If you guys see something I've missed, please feel free to post it.

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Missouri: Mizzou basketball team is about more than magic >>> Kansas City Star

Missouri: Missouri eager to start new season >>> Columbia Missourian

Missouri: Last season's success puts bull's-eye on Missouri Basketball team >>> Kansas City Star

Texas: Ward has improved his shooting >>> Austin American-Statesman

Texas: J'Covan Brown appears ready to contribute >>> Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Texas: Rick Barnes Media Day Transcript

Texas: Veterans look to become leaders for new players >>> Daily Texan

OSU: Ford talks with enthusiasm as promising season nears >>> The Oklahoman

Colorado: Coaches believe Buffs will be in basement again >>> Boulder Daily Camera

Kansas: Players, coaches awed by fieldhouse's facility >>> Lawrence Joural-World

Kansas: Taylor might scrimmage at Late Night >>> Lawrence Journal-World

Kansas: KU is unanimous pick to win Big 12 >>> Lawrence Journal-World

 

[OUHoops]

Baylor: Freshmen flood Baylor basketball rosters >>> Waco Tribune

Texas: Competition brings out the leader in Horns' Mason >>> Austin American-Statesman

Texas Tech: Tech stressing defense as practice starts >>> Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Missouri: Different Missouri team has the same expectations >>> Columbia Tribune

Colorado: 6-foot-7 Hornbuckle looks to contribute right away for Buffs >>> Boulder Daily Camera

Kansas State: K-State skips midnight madness, plans open scrimmage for Oct. 24 >>> Topeka Capital-Journal

Kansas: Kansas players looking sharp at media day >>> KC Star

Kansas: Self could use redshirts >>> KC Star

Kansas: Robinson has right mindset >>> Lawrence Journal-World

Kansas: Jayhawks welcome high ranking, high expectations >>> CBS Sportsline

Kansas: KU guard Collins excited for senior season >>> Lawrence Journal-World

Kansas: Alrdrich, Collins bare leadership burden for Kansas >>> KC Star

Iowa State: Gilstrap's one season as a Cyclone could be a real tour de force >>> Des Moines Register

Iowa State: Cyclones believe all the pieces are in place for a special season >>> Ames Tribune

Iowa State: Brackins, Staiger hope to have a ball in March >>> Des Moines Register

 

[OUHoops]

OSU: Pilgrim-age could improve OSU >>> The Oklahoman

OSU: Some hoops, dunks and dancing >>> Stillwater News Press

OSU: Dunking and dancing the night away at OSU >>> Tulsa World

KSU: Basketball season is underway >>> Wichita Eagle

Mizzou: What's missing worries Anderson >>> Columbia Tribune

Mizzou: Tigers hit floor running in first practice >>> Columbia Tribune

Mizzou: Mizzou frontcourt attempts to establish identity >>> KC Star

KU: Wealth of talent gives Kansas look to become powerhouse >>> Associated Press

KU: Kansas eager to leave off-court problems behind >>> FoxSports.com

KU: KU's Robinson enjoys late night >>> Lawrence Journal-World

NU: NU's Diaz benefits from redshirting >>> Lincoln Journal-Star

Colorado: Buffaloes primed for turnaround >>> Denver Post

Colorado: Newcomers could help CU immediately >>> Boulder Daily Camera

 

[Sooner79]

Man, looking at the pictures of the renovated Allen Fieldhouse makes you wonder how anyone can compete for recruits in the Big 12. It's a huge advantage for them. Fortunately they only have so many scholarships and we have Capel.

 

[BigTime]

Man, looking at the pictures of the renovated Allen Fieldhouse makes you wonder how anyone can compete for recruits in the Big 12. It's a huge advantage for them. Fortunately they only have so many scholarships and we have Capel.

Thankfully, the most important thing for many of these recruits is their comfort level with the coaching staff and players. OU is a tight-knit group, and Coach Capel is great at being able to relate to the recruits and form a strong bond.