Big 12 basketball preview: Are the conference's young teams growing up?

The Big 12's basketball reputation took an early hit, but several teams have posted statement wins of late, including Kansas' win over Ohio State and Kansas State's victory over Florida.

 
By John Helsley | Published: December 31, 2012   
photo - Northwestern's Jared Swopshire (12) and Mike Turner (10) combine to stop a drive to the basket by Baylor's Isaiah Austin (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Waco, Texas. Northwestern defeated Baylor 74-70. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ORG XMIT: TXTG111
Northwestern's Jared Swopshire (12) and Mike Turner (10) combine to stop a drive to the basket by Baylor's Isaiah Austin (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in Waco, Texas. Northwestern defeated Baylor 74-70. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ORG XMIT: TXTG111

The Big 12's basketball reputation took an early hit, with teams tripping and stumbling through much of November and early December in what was billed as a season of transition across the conference.

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