While college football has dominated the reasons for realignment, basketball may soon be far more important. And it could be the undervalued hand the Big 12 can use to solidify its position.

So much for summer vacation, thanks to the heatwave of conference realignment. Baylor AD Mack Rhoades has burned up phone lines like the sun has burnt vacation-goers the past few weeks but experienced little relaxation himself until now.

The Big 12 conquers new territory and punks the Pac-12. Plus, Football opens camp amid a busy week in recruiting.

Arizona, Arizona State and Utah plan to join the Big 12 conference, per Brett McMurphy.

Is the party getting started this week or just more hot air?

News and notes surrounding the weekly churn of realignment

The world keeps spinning and the meetings continue

What's happening in the world of realignment for this week in the sellout crowd above

News from several sources around the comings and goings of the realignment world

Denver is good. Creighton is highly ranked, but Baylor needs to get it done.

The 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament field was set Sunday evening. Scott Drew and the Bears will face No. 14 seeded UC Santa Barbara in the first round. Alabama is the No. 1 seed in the region and Arizona is the No. 2 seed.

Take a look at my best photos from Baylor Basketball's games in Dallas on Sunday evening!

The Baylor Women's Basketball head coach plus guards Jaden Owens and Sarah Andrews met with the media after their tough loss in Dallas.

Baylor was completely abysmal shooting on the night, as they were 38% from the field and 26% from downtown. Not only could the Bears not shoot, they couldn’t hold on to the ball either. They finished the night with 19 turnovers, of which Arizona converted into 25 points.

After throttling Tennessee State 93-27 on Thursday morning, No 18 Baylor (8-2) now shifts their focus toward their fourth Top 25 opponent of the season, No. 20 Arizona (8-1).

In some seasons there are a few teams that stand out from the rest. Usually, after about a month we know what kind of season we’re headed for.

Bears to host eight home games in November, December including matchups with SMU and Maryland.

What we need to know