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Listen in the appBig 12 basketball surges as Houston, Iowa State, and Arizona eye Final Four spots—can the conference claim a national title? The hosts debate whether these teams have the stamina and star power to outlast the competition, spotlighting Houston’s dominance, Iowa State’s resilience, and Arizona’s elite talent. Discussions weigh the lack of Cinderella stories in this year’s March Madness, the evolving impact of NIL and the transfer portal, and whether Power Four programs have reshaped the tournament landscape. The Big 12 Squad dissects new coaching hires at Arizona State and Cincinnati—including Randy Bennett and Jerrod Calhoun—and question if “old school” coaches can thrive in the current NIL era. Insights on Big 12 expansion, program investment, and the challenges facing athletic departments round out this compelling analysis. Will Houston, Iowa State, or Arizona carry the Big 12 torch to a championship?
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"BIG 12 SQUAD - Three Big 12 Teams ALIVE in March Madness | Can the Big 12 WIN IT ALL?" is an episode of Locked On Bearcats - Daily Podcast on Cincinnati Bearcats Football & Basketball. Runtime 30 min. Published March 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.