The Jayhawks are off to a strong 9-2 start, and with conference play on the horizon, here’s why they could capture another Big 12 crown.

The Big 12 may not have the most AP Top 25 teams or the most programs built for lengthy NCAA Tournament runs, but it may be the richest in talent of any men's college basketball conference. Several Big 12 teams were thrust into the fire throughout nonconference play,

Now comes the fun part. Arizona has navigated one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the country, though it didn’t fare too well with a 6-5 record that is tied for the worst of any team in its conference.

As the Kansas Jayhawks gear up for the start of conference play and their first matchup against West Virginia on Tuesday, the team is showing signs of finding its identity. With a mix of young talent,