Not to be piling on, but... well, yes.

From CBS Sports: Only number that really matters for Big 12 is wins when it comes to NCAA Tournament

Quote:There was an ad that circulated electronically in front of the scorer's table every few seconds at the Big 12 tournament last week.

"Nation's No. 1 RPI Conference."

That, and a quarter, will get you a bag of Gummy Bears. The assertion is true, but there is a difference between ranking and performance this time of year.

The Big 12 is projected to get seven of its 10 teams into the tournament when the bracket is released later Sunday, according to Jerry Palm. That would tie a record in the 21-year-old conference.

Now it must perform.

Indeed. Look for the Big XII to get the highest percentage of teams into the big dance... and to suffer the most losses in the first 2 rounds.