Published on Jan 16, 2026, 9:22:19 AM
Total time: 00:14:52
Former St. John’s Head Coach and Kansas Assistant Coach, Norm Roberts, shared his expert analysis on Big 12 basketball. He began by highlighting Kansas’s success against Iowa State on Tuesday, attributing it to their stellar defense. While noting that Iowa State remains a dominant team, Roberts emphasized that Kansas was clicking on all cylinders.
He previewed the upcoming Baylor vs. Kansas game, both teams riding high after their biggest wins of the season, and discussed the exciting matchup between BYU and TCU, calling it the game of the week.
Coach Roberts praised AJ Dybantsa’s impressive play this season. When asked who he would select if the NBA draft were tonight and the Indiana Pacers had the first pick, Roberts confidently said he would choose Dybantsa, citing his fit for Indiana’s long-term needs.
He also commented on the electric atmosphere at Texas Tech, asserting that the Red Raiders have the talent to beat anyone in the Big 12. Additionally, Roberts previewed the Arizona vs. UCF game, praising Arizona’s talent and Johnny Dawkins’ strong defensive teams.
Finally, he offered insights into the rest of the Big 12 games set for this weekend, emphasizing the competitive and exciting nature of the conference.
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