College Basketball Analyst Mike O'Donnell of CBS Sports Joins Big 12 Today!

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College Basketball Analyst Mike O'Donnell of CBS Sports Joins Big 12 Today!

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Published on Jan 26, 2026, 9:03:45 AM
Total time: 00:14:45

Episode Description

College Basketball Analyst Mike O'Donnell of CBS Sports joined Big 12 Today to discuss the weekend on the men's basketball hardcourt in the Big 12. Mike provided an in-depth look at Kingston Flemings, highlighting how well he has been playing and his potential to win Big 12 Player of the Year. He also pointed out that nobody is really talking about JT Toppin being in that conversation, but he believes Toppin’s contributions could be significant as the season progresses.

Mike discussed Houston’s development as a team following their loss to Texas Tech, emphasizing the growth of freshmen Kingston Flemings and Chris Cenac. He noted how they continue to improve and complement their games with veterans like Emmanuel Sharp and Milos Uzan.

He also praised the overall strength of the Big 12, mentioning that the conference boasts six of the top teams in the country: Arizona, Houston, Texas Tech, BYU, Iowa State, and Kansas.

Finally, Mike expressed confidence in UCF, stating they will be a tournament team, citing their impressive win over Kansas and their strong performance against Arizona as evidence of their potential.

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