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Bigger Than 12

Bigger Than 12

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Cyclone Fanatic's Jake Brend and Heartland College Sports' Derek Duke team up to dive into the Big 12 conference. In an ever-changing league, Jake and Derek provide a steady hand to cover the most interesting league in college sports.All rights reserved. Iowa Everywhere & 712 Media. 2025. Basketball Football Politics & Government
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  • Bigger Than 12: Sweet 16 Preview + Big 12 Season Grades

    Bigger Than 12: Sweet 16 Preview + Big 12 Season Grades
    Mar 24 2026
    The Sweet 16 is set, and it’s time to break it all down Big 12 style. On this episode of Bigger Than 12 on Iowa Everywhere, the guys preview the biggest matchups of the NCAA Tournament’s second weekend. The show starts with a deep dive into Iowa State vs. Tennessee, including how Tamin Lipsey has elevated his game and what the Cyclones need to do to advance to the Elite Eight. Plus, previews of other marquee Sweet 16 games like Arizona vs. Alabama and a look at how teams like Houston and Arkansas stack up in March Madness. The guys also hand out post-mortem grades for Big 12 teams eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, including Kansas, Texas Tech, BYU, TCU, and UCF. What went wrong, who underperformed, and what each program’s future looks like heading into next season. Plus: • Beast of the Week honors• Basketball power rankings • Coaching carousel updates, including Cincinnati hiring Jerrod Calhoun and Arizona State hiring Randy Bennett • More Big 12 storylines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Bigger Than 12: How Far Can the Big 12 Go in March Madness?

    Bigger Than 12: How Far Can the Big 12 Go in March Madness?
    Mar 16 2026
    Selection Sunday has come and gone, and Jake Brend and Derek Duke are breaking down the entire NCAA Tournament bracket with a Big 12 perspective. The guys go through every team’s draw, discuss which programs got favorable matchups, and set realistic expectations for how the conference could perform in March Madness. They also recap the Big 12 Tournament, share their biggest takeaways from the week in Kansas City, and discuss how the bracket sets up for the conference moving forward. Plus, the conversation shifts to coaching news around college basketball, including Kansas State hiring Casey Alexander and whether the reported firings of Wes Miller and Bobby Hurley were the right moves.Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Subscribe to Iowa Everywhere for more coverage of the Big 12, March Madness, and college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Bigger Than 12: Big 12 Season Concludes, KC Preview, Bracketology, and more

    Bigger Than 12: Big 12 Season Concludes, KC Preview, Bracketology, and more
    Mar 8 2026
    The Big 12 Tournament is here, and the road to March Madness is heating up. Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down everything happening across the Big 12 as the regular season wraps and teams prepare for Kansas City. The guys discuss Iowa State’s season, storylines around the conference heading into the Big 12 Tournament, and which teams are trending up or down before Selection Sunday. They also dive into potential NCAA Tournament implications, key matchups to watch in Kansas City, and which contenders could make a deep run in March. Plus, reaction to recent results around the league, tournament expectations for top Big 12 programs, and what fans should keep an eye on as postseason basketball begins. Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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