How tough is the Big 12?

Chris Beard came into Little Rock with zero D1 head coaching experience and won 30 games, so we can say with confidence that he is a very good basketball coach. Then he moved on to the Big 12. After two years there, he is 17-19 in conference play. Just a brutal place to have to coach basketball. Beard will win his share, but it isn't easy for anyone in the Big 12 - except maybe Kansas.