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All right, Matthew, the video this week, we're going to talk about the games and what's coming

up on Saturday. But the question right now, who is going to talk about the games and what's coming up on Saturday.

But the question right now, who is the best team in the Big 12? How would you answer that one?

Well, this is a fun question because, you know, I think the standings kind of speak for themselves at this

point. I think it's either Iowa State or Houston. And this is what's funny. You know, right now,

they're both tied for the conference lead at eight and three.

They're both undefeated at home.

Yeah.

They both had the same record on the road at four and three.

Iowa State's three and four against AP teams, Houston's two and one against AP teams. You know, Houston's got a slightly better Ken Palm defensive rating than Iowa State.

I mean, there isn't a lot that really separates them.

But I'm going to take Iowa State for a couple reasons.

Number one, I think Iowa State's playing a little bit better basketball right now, just overall.

Obviously, they've been a great defensive team for the three years that they've been State's playing a little bit better basketball right now, just overall.

Obviously, they've been a great defensive team for the three years that they've been playing for T.J.

Oselberger, but I think their offense is caught up.

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