Arizona faces a demanding Big 12 schedule as Tommy Lloyd’s squad aims to defend its conference title. Challenging home-and-away matchups against Arizona State, BYU, and Houston await the Wildcats, while their young backcourt led by Caleb Holt and Derek Dixon is tested by tough road-only games at Iowa State and Texas Tech. Can Arizona’s returning core rise above a brutal slate to stay atop the standings?Isaac Schade and Andy Patton break down the entire Big 12 schedule matrix, spotlighting key matchups for powerhouses like Houston and Kansas, and evaluating Texas Tech’s fortunes amid J.T. Toppin’s injury uncertainty. The conversation turns to new head coaches—including Randy Bennett at Arizona State—and which programs are poised for a breakthrough. Plus, the hosts debate NCAA Tournament selection committee changes, questioning whether athletic directors and commissioners should hold all the power as the field expands.