The Oklahoma State Cowgirls have a special and devoted fan in Landry Gum, the son of play-by-play announcer Kevin Gum.

Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, TCU's basketball facility, recently turned 50. As it prepares to join the Big 12, the school is assessing upgrades and improvements to the facility.

Kansas forward Thomas Robinson, who is in the middle of the player-of-the-year discussion, has worked at becoming a student of the game.

Jason King of ESPN.com writes that Kansas senior point guard Tyshawn Taylor is playing with a focus and a purpose.

New Big 12 member TCU will be able to end the debate about whether it can compete in the Big 12 in football.

New Kansas coach Charlie Weis is excited about being reunited with quarterback Dayne Crist, who joins the Jayhawks after transferring from Notre Dame.

David Ubben, ESPN.com's Big 12 blogger, lists his top 10 games for the Conference in 2011.