Big 12 Basketball 2024-25: Kansas and K-State's Full Conference Schedules Revealed
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LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Big 12 Conference has officially unveiled its 20-game men’s basketball league opponent matrix for the upcoming 2024-25 season. This announcement outlines the teams each conference member will face at home, on the road, and in home-and-home matchups. The specific dates, times, and television details for these games will be announced at a later date, but the schedule promises an exciting season of competition. The league games are set to begin in late December, culminating in the Big 12 Championship, which will run from March 11-15 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas Jayhawks 2024-25 Schedule Highlights
Kansas will be hosting five teams at Allen Fieldhouse: Arizona, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, and West Virginia. This lineup includes some of the most anticipated matchups of the season, promising thrilling home games for Jayhawks fans.
On the road, Kansas will travel to face BYU, Utah, TCU, Baylor, and Cincinnati. These away games will test the team’s resilience and adaptability in different environments.
Kansas will also play home-and-home contests against Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas State, Houston, and UCF. This means fans can look forward to double the excitement as these matchups will occur both at home and away.
Historical Context of the 20-Game Schedule
The 2024-25 season will mark the largest conference schedule in Kansas basketball history. Reflecting on their past, the Kansas Jayhawks have seen varied league game numbers throughout different conferences. As members of the Missouri Valley Conference (1908-28), the highest number of league games played was 18 in select years. The Big Six Conference (1929-47) featured 10 conference games, the Big Seven (1948-58) had 12, and the Big Eight (1959-96) saw 14 games per season. Since the inception of the Big 12 in 1997, the schedule has evolved from 16 games (1997-2011) to 18 games (2012-2024). The upcoming 20-game schedule represents a new era in Kansas basketball.
Kansas State Wildcats 2024-25 Schedule Highlights
Kansas State’s schedule is equally challenging and exciting. The Wildcats will host Arizona, Colorado, Houston, Texas Tech, and West Virginia at Bramlage Coliseum. These home games promise to be significant draws for fans, particularly with top 15 ranked teams like Arizona and Houston in the mix.
For away games, Kansas State will travel to Baylor, BYU, UCF, TCU, and Utah. The Wildcats will face tough competition on the road, particularly since they struggled against some of these teams last season.
Kansas State will have home-and-home matchups with Arizona State, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, and Oklahoma State. These contests will be crucial for the Wildcats as they seek to improve their standings in the Big 12.
Implications and Preparation for the 2024-25 Season
The expanded 20-game schedule for both Kansas and Kansas State adds a new level of intensity to the season. Each game is an opportunity for the teams to showcase their skills, build their rankings, and prepare for the Big 12 Championship in March.
Coaches and players are already preparing for the demanding season ahead. The balanced schedule, determined by geography, historical results, and coach polls, aims to minimize travel strain while maintaining competitive integrity
Looking Ahead
Fans can look forward to a season filled with high-stakes matchups and intense rivalries. The complete Big 12 Men’s Basketball Opponent Matrix for the 2024-25 season can be found on the official Big 12 website, www.Big12sports.com.
As the teams gear up for the season, the anticipation is building for what promises to be a landmark year in Big 12 basketball.
