It's a safe bet to go with Bill Self and Kansas when picking the Big 12 regular-season champs, since the Jayhawks have claimed at least a share of the crown for the past 10 seasons.
But the next few spots are interesting, with not a ton of disparity.
Who is Kansas' biggest challenger in 2014-15, and what will the rest of the league look like? We polled a number of coaches in the Big 12 to get their take on the league this season, and present their comments anonymously to protect the innocent.