We were picked to finish 3rd in the Big 12 in the preseason coach's poll. Kansas topped the list and Texas was second. The gap between us and Texas was only 4 points (101 to 105), that is a 0.03% gap, and we received 2 first place votes where as Texas received none.
Joe Jones was named to the preseason All-Big 12 team and Josh Carter and DeAndre Jordan received honorable mentions.

The women's team also cleaned up in the preseason awards: Tyra White was named freshman of the year, A'Quonesia Franklin and Takia Starks were named All-Big 12 players, and Morenike Atunrase and Danielle Gant receieved honorable mention.