College basketball picks: Brighter future -- Memphis or Tennessee?
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2020 Schedule
7-2, 1st in Big 12
- 11/6W 80-75
- 11/9W 69-51
- 11/13W 73-54
- 11/17W 64-57
- 11/22W 70-63
- 11/27W 86-72
- 11/29W 78-37
- 12/4L 81-74
- 12/8L 80-61
- 12/15
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2019-20 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Kansas | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Texas | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| West Virginia | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Oklahoma | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| TCU | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Texas Tech | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Iowa State | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Kansas State | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game72.8179th
Rebounds Per Game38.2126th
Assists Per Game12.3275th
Points Allowed63.369th
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2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | PG | Signed | 97 |
| Rondel Walker | PG | Signed | 85 |
| Montreal Pena | PF | Signed | 78 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 6 |
| Tournament Record | 38-27 |
| Championship Seasons | 1945, 1946 |
| Tournament Appearances | 28 |