
Power Four Coaches Face Varied Patience Tests in 2026
A new ranking evaluates how much patience each Power Four program will extend to its newest head coaches, weighing roster quality, NIL investment, portal activity and institutional urgency.
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A new ranking evaluates how much patience each Power Four program will extend to its newest head coaches, weighing roster quality, NIL investment, portal activity and institutional urgency.

Milan Momcilovic led the nation in 3‑point accuracy and made a record 136 treys during the 2025‑26 season. At the NBA Draft Combine he posted elite shooting drill numbers, perfect free‑throw performance, and hinted at his next steps toward the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Wildcats enter a season of uncertainty under first‑year head coach Casey Alexander, with 13 newcomers and a crowded Big 12 landscape that could shape their NCAA Tournament fate.

Three‑star quarterback Chance Thomas pledged to Kansas over Auburn and Utah, adding a dual‑threat arm to a 2027 class that now stands at four commits and is ranked No. 57 nationally.

The latest post‑spring rankings highlight Texas Tech at No. 1, with BYU and Utah close behind, offering a glimpse into the dynamics shaping the Big 12 ahead of the fall.