JACKSON -- We have clarity in the Cascades Conference races, as Columbia Central and Grass Lake have officially clinched their divisions. The Golden Eagles and Warriors meet up at Spring Arbor on February 15 for the conference title.

There's a new No. 1 in this week's Big 12 power rankings. And it's based on toughness. Texas Tech certainly has that.

Three new teams climbed into the top five of the latest CBS Sports College Basketball power rankings, led by fast-rising St. John's and Texas Tech. The Red Storm and Red Raiders moved up nine and 10 spots to No.

Only four teams moved week over week, with Oklahoma State and Baylor once again flipping spots at Nos. 3 and 4, while Arizona State and BYU flipped at Nos. 13 and 14. The 12 other teams remain in the same spot they were in last week.

Aday Mara has also been a season-changer for Mick Cronin. In his past five games, Mara is averaging 11.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks. In his first 17 games, Mara averaged 4.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in just 9.3 minutes.

Friends of the rankings It’s the time of year again When we write haikus. Laziness? No chance Count syllables on fingers That’s really hard work.

The Boilermakers are well positioned for their third straight Big Ten championship, and claim the top spot in the Big Ten men's basketball power rankings.

In the past couple of weeks, a few men's basketball teams in the Big 12 have been getting hot and just at the right time. For the first time this season, the top three in our week