TCU Climbs Big 12 Power Rankings as NCAA Tournament Nears

The Horned Frogs' recent surge has put them in a good position in the latest Big 12 power rankings.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The TCU men's basketball team has been on a roll lately, picking up wins over Arizona State and Kansas State. This has helped the Horned Frogs climb to No. 7 in the latest Big 12 power rankings, up from a time about a month ago when they were floundering toward the bottom. With two games left in the regular season, TCU is in a good position to make the NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

TCU's late-season surge has strengthened their case for an NCAA Tournament bid as the postseason approaches. The Horned Frogs were once on the bubble but have now climbed up the Big 12 rankings, showing their resilience and ability to bounce back from a rough stretch earlier in the season.

The details

TCU entered the week on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, but their recent wins over Arizona State and Kansas State have put them in a much better position. The Horned Frogs are now 9-7 in Big 12 play, which has them ranked No. 7 in the latest Big 12 power rankings. This is the same spot they've occupied in each of the past two iterations of the poll.

  • TCU picked up wins over Arizona State and Kansas State in the past week.
  • TCU is now 9-7 in Big 12 play.

The players

Brock Harding

TCU guard who delivered a pass over an Arizona State defender during a Big 12 matchup.

Tanner Toolson

TCU guard who reacted after a game against the Iowa State Cyclones.

Micah Robinson

TCU forward who reacted after a game against the Iowa State Cyclones.

Jamie Dixon

TCU's head coach, whose squad has been resilient and won six of its past seven games.

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What’s next

TCU will head to Lubbock for a crucial clash against Texas Tech on March 3. A win in that game could virtually guarantee TCU a spot in the NCAA Tournament. After that, TCU will return home for the regular-season finale on March 7 against Cincinnati.

The takeaway

TCU's late-season surge has put them in a strong position to earn an NCAA Tournament bid, demonstrating the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from a rough stretch earlier in the season. The Horned Frogs' climb up the Big 12 power rankings shows they are peaking at the right time as the postseason approaches.