BIG 12 SQUAD - Big 12 Awards CONTROVERSY | How this impacts Iowa State

Big 12 basketball faces controversy after an accidental leak reveals surprising sop, naming Arizona’s Jaden Bradley as Player of the Year over stars like AJ Dybantsa and JT Toppin. Drake Toll and the Big 12 Squad break down the fan outrage, call out baffling award decisions, and question credibility as West Virginia gets snubbed while SEC teams like Auburn receive favor. Is bias tilting the scales in the Big 12 and NCAA selection process? The conversation expands to the U.S. government’s attempt to “fix” college football, highlighting frustrations with NIL regulation, the SEC’s unchecked dominance, and deeper inequities in conference power. Expert voices debate potential solutions, playoff expansion, and whether college sports’ integrity can be restored. Packed with candid analysis, stats, and inside perspectives from Locked On’s local experts, this episode tackles the chaos and intrigue shaking up Big 12 basketball and football.