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Why Big 12 basketball schedule-makers have a mess on their hands? It’s not just about the Baylor Bears - Article Photos

Baylor coach Scott Drew shouts during an NCAA basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Baylor Bears at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Baylor won 81-66. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Baylor coach Scott Drew shouts during an NCAA basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Baylor Bears at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Baylor won 81-66. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma guard Elijah Harkless (24) blocks a shot by Iowa State guard Rasir Bolton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oklahoma guard Elijah Harkless (24) blocks a shot by Iowa State guard Rasir Bolton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Baylor Bears's Mark Vital (11) grabs a rebound between Oklahoma State's Kalib Boone (22) and Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe (12) during an NCAA basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Baylor Bears at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Baylor won 81-66. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Baylor Bears's Mark Vital (11) grabs a rebound between Oklahoma State's Kalib Boone (22) and Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe (12) during an NCAA basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Baylor Bears at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Baylor won 81-66. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Baylor Bears's Jared Butler (12) celebrates after a basket during an NCAA basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Baylor Bears at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Baylor won 81-66. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Baylor Bears's Jared Butler (12) celebrates after a basket during an NCAA basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Baylor Bears at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Baylor won 81-66. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Baylor Bears's Jared Butler (12) shoots a 3-pointer as Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele (13) and Kalib Boone (22) defend during an NCAA basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Baylor Bears at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Baylor won 81-66. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Baylor Bears's Jared Butler (12) shoots a 3-pointer as Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele (13) and Kalib Boone (22) defend during an NCAA basketball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Baylor Bears at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Baylor won 81-66. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]