The deepest game-winning buzzer beaters in March Madness history
The 2025 Big 12 tournament features a bracket of 16 teams competing in Kansas City, Mo. Games began Tuesday, March 11, and will conclude with the championship on Saturday, March 15.
Iowa State is the defending champion, as the Cyclones topped Houston for their sixth title in 2024. Houston is the top seed for 2025.
2025 Big 12 tournament bracket
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2025 Big 12 tournament schedule, scores
All times ET
Wednesday, March 12 — Second Round
- Game 5: No. 5 Iowa State vs. No. 13 Cincinnati | 12:30 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN2
- Game 6: No. 8 West Virginia vs. No. 16 Colorado | 3 p.m. on ESPN+
- Game 7: No. 7 Baylor vs. No. 10 Kansas State| 7 p.m. on ESPN+
- Game 8: No. 6 Kansas vs. No. 14 UCF | 9:30 p.m. on ESPN2/ESPNU
Thursday, March 13 — Quarterfinals
- Game 9: No. 4 BYU vs. Game 5 winner | 12:30 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN2
- Game 10: No. 1 Houston vs. Game 6 winner | 3 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN2
- Game 11: No. 2 Texas Tech vs. Game 7 winner | 7 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN2
- Game 12: No. 3 Arizona vs. Game 8 winner | 9:30 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN2
Friday, March 14 — Semifinals
- Game 13: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 7 p.m.
- Game 14: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner | 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 15 — Championship
- Semifinal winners | 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11 — First Round
- Game 1: No. 13 Cincinnati 87, No. 12 Oklahoma State 68
- Game 2: No. 16 Colorado 69, No. 9 TCU 67
- Game 3: No. 10 Kansas State 71, No. 15 Arizona State 66
- Game 4: No. 14 UCF 87, No. 11 Utah 72
Big 12 tournament championship history
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up | Most Outstanding Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kansas | 87-60 | Missouri | Paul Pierce, Kansas |
| 1998 | Kansas | 72-58 | Oklahoma | Paul Pierce, Kansas |
| 1999 | Kansas | 53-37 | Oklahoma State | Jeff Boschee, Kansas |
| 2000 | Iowa State | 70-58 | Oklahoma | Marcus Fizer, Iowa State |
| 2001 | Oklahoma | 54-45 | Texas | Nolan Johnson, Oklahoma |
| 2002 | Oklahoma | 64-55 | Kansas | Hollis Price, Oklahoma |
| 2003 | Oklahoma | 49-47 | Missouri | Hollis Price, Oklahoma |
| 2004 | Oklahoma State | 65-49 | Texas | Tony Allen, Oklahoma State |
| 2005 | Oklahoma State | 72-68 | Texas Tech | Joey Graham, Oklahoma State |
| 2006 | Kansas | 80-68 | Texas | Mario Chalmers, Kansas |
| 2007 | Kansas | 88-84 (OT) | Texas | Kevin Durant, Texas |
| 2008 | Kansas | 84-74 | Texas | Brandon Rush, Kansas |
| 2009 | Missouri | 73-60 | Baylor | DeMarre Carroll, Missouri |
| 2010 | Kansas | 72-64 | Kansas State | Sherron Collins, Kansas |
| 2011 | Kansas | 85-73 | Texas | Marcus Morris, Kansas |
| 2012 | Missouri | 90-75 | Baylor | Kim English, Missouri |
| 2013 | Kansas | 70-54 | Kansas State | Jeff Withey, Kansas |
| 2014 | Iowa State | 74-65 | Baylor | DeAndre Kane, Iowa State |
| 2015 | Iowa State | 70-66 | Kansas | Georges Niang, Iowa State |
| 2016 | Kansas | 81-71 | West Virginia | Devonte' Graham, Kansas |
| 2017 | Iowa State | 80-74 | West Virginia | Monte Morris, Iowa State |
| 2018 | Kansas | 81-70 | West Virginia | Malik Newman, Kansas |
| 2019 | Iowa State | 78-66 | Kansas | Marial Shayok, Iowa State |
| 2021 | Texas | 91-86 | Oklahoma State | Matt Coleman, Texas |
| 2022 | Kansas | 74-65 | Texas Tech | Ochai Agbaji, Kansas |
| 2023 | Texas | 76-56 | Kansas | Dylan Disu, Texas |
| 2024 | Iowa State | 69-41 | Houston | Keshon Gilbert, Iowa State |
