Kansas Jayhawks: Big 12 Championships
Kansas University (KU) is one of the most successful and decorated college basketball programs in the country. With an impressive 33 conference titles and counting, the Jayhawks have been a consistent force in the Big 12. But how many Big 12 championships has KU won?
Big 12 Championships: KU’s Dominance
KU has been the dominant force in the Big 12 since its inception in 1996. Since that time, KU has won an impressive number of Big 12 championships, a total of 16. The Jayhawks have won the regular-season title 11 times and the conference tournament title 5 times. The Jayhawks’ success has been largely due to the leadership of legendary head coach, Bill Self, who has been at the helm since 2003.
KU’s Big 12 Record
KU’s impressive record of 16 Big 12 championships is not only the most in the conference but also the most in the nation. The Jayhawks have won at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title in 10 of the past 14 seasons, and have won or shared the Big 12 tournament title in seven of the past 14 seasons. KU’s dominance in the Big 12 can be further seen in their impressive all-time record in the conference, currently standing at 514-91 (.850).
KU’s Most Recent Big 12 Championships
KU’s most recent Big 12 championship came in the 2017-18 season, when the Jayhawks won their 16th Big 12 title. That year, the Jayhawks won their 11th regular-season title and their fifth conference tournament championship. This was the third time in the past four seasons that the Jayhawks had won the Big 12 regular-season championship.
KU vs. Other Big 12 Teams
KU’s impressive record of 16 Big 12 championships far exceeds that of any other Big 12 team. The next closest team is the Oklahoma Sooners, who have won six Big 12 championships. Other teams in the Big 12 have won Big 12 championships, but none have come close to the Jayhawks’ impressive total.
KU’s Streak of Big 12 Championships
KU’s impressive streak of 16 Big 12 championships includes 11 regular-season titles and five tournament titles. The streak began in the 1997-98 season, with the Jayhawks winning their first Big 12 championship in the regular-season. Since then, the Jayhawks have gone on to win 15 more Big 12 championships, including 11 regular-season titles and five tournament titles.
KU’s Big 12 Championships by Year
- 1997-98: Regular-season
- 1998-99: Regular-season
- 1999-00: Regular-season and tournament
- 2000-01: Regular-season
- 2001-02: Regular-season and tournament
- 2002-03: Regular-season
- 2003-04: Regular-season and tournament
- 2004-05: Regular-season
- 2005-06: Regular-season
- 2006-07: Regular-season and tournament
- 2007-08: Regular-season
- 2008-09: Regular-season
- 2009-10: Regular-season
- 2010-11: Regular-season and tournament
- 2011-12: Regular-season
- 2012-13: Regular-season
- 2013-14: Regular-season and tournament
- 2014-15: Regular-season
- 2015-16: Regular-season and tournament
- 2016-17: Regular-season
- 2017-18: Regular-season and tournament
KU’s Championship Teams
KU has had many successful teams during its 16 Big 12 championship runs. The most decorated team in KU’s history is the 2008 team, which won the national championship. Other teams that have won Big 12 championships include the 2003 team, which won the Big 12 tournament, and the 2012 team, which won the Big 12 regular-season championship.
KU’s Championship Coaches
KU has had two head coaches during its 16 Big 12 championship runs. The first was Roy Williams, who led the Jayhawks to four Big 12 championships in the 1997-98, 1998-99, 2001-02, and 2003-04 seasons. The current head coach, Bill Self, has led the Jayhawks to 12 Big 12 championships, including a national championship in 2008.
KU’s Big 12 Championships: A Look Ahead
KU’s impressive streak of 16 Big 12 championships is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. With Bill Self at the helm, the Jayhawks have been a consistent force in the Big 12 and have the talent to continue their impressive run of success. With the Jayhawks’ dominance in the Big 12, it seems likely that KU will continue to add to their impressive total of Big 12 championships.
Conclusion
KU’s impressive record of 16 Big 12 championships is the most in the conference and the most in the nation. The Jayhawks have won 11 regular-season titles and five tournament titles since the Big 12’s inception in 1996. KU’s success has been largely due to the leadership of legendary head coach Bill Self, who has been at the helm since 2003. KU’s impressive streak of Big 12 championships is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, and the Jayhawks are sure to add to their impressive total of Big 12 championships.