LeMahieu will remain in pinstripes for the long haul. Joey Hauser listed in Andy Katz's top 5 Big Ten basketball transfers power rankings. The Scarlet Knights are hoping that kind of continuity will help them build off their best season in years, one that heartbreakingly ended without what was set to be their first trip to the Big Dance in 29 years. 25 Ohio State Sunday. And it’s that Jordan Bohannon, once one of the conference’s best shooters before a hip injury limited him to 10 games in 2019–20, is, in essence, being added to an offense that was already elite. Each week, 247Sports will release an updated version of the Big Ten's power rankings. The Boilermakers are an intriguing case for 2020–21. The graduation of the ball-screen dominant Zavier Simpson and transfer of David DeJulius left the roster thin at point guard, and while Smith, the Columbia transfer, impressed in the Ivy League, mid-major grad transfers can be a bit of a wild card. Indiana is back in action on Thursday night at No. 23. Through a month of play, how does the Big Ten stack up against each other? Visit ESPN to view the 2020-21 Women's College Basketball Standings The Boilermakers had two very tough road games over the last week and lost both of them. The strength of this team lies in the backcourt, where a lot of offensive responsibility will fall on junior Myreon Jones, who blossomed into a lead guard last season. It’s hard to decide who has been more dominant in men’s college basketball this season: Gonzaga or the Big Ten Conference. Pete Pistone and the rest of the SiriusXM Big Ten Radio team continue to unveil Power Rankings each week of the college basketball season. The two combined for 31.8 ppg, with Cowan—a four-year starter—running the offense, and Smith powering the team’s rebounding effort and interior presence. Then there’s this: of Wisconsin’s 10 losses last season, five came before Potter was eligible to suit up, and the 6’ 10” Ohio State transfer quickly showed he’s a difference-maker, with the ability to stretch the floor (45.1% from three on 51 attempts) and control the boards (first in conference play in defensive rebound rate, per KenPom). Check out this year’s first edition of basketball Power Rankings below, and start listening to SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (Ch. While there’s questions around the Terps’ depth and shooting, this team belongs to the returnees: Ayala, Morsell, Aaron Wiggins and Donta Scott. 21 Minnesota. Pete Pistone and the rest of the SiriusXM Big Ten Radio team will unveil Power Rankings each week of the college basketball season. Tumblr. Regardless, either will have big shoes to fill in replacing a player who was fifth nationally in assist rate. Former Duquesne coach Jim Ferry is now the interim head man, and he inherits a team that will have a very different look in the frontcourt due to the departure of the aforementioned duo. It was not long ago that a two-point win at Rutgers meant very little to Big Ten teams. 10 Michigan and No. Big Ten men's basketball power rankings, 1/12 Chris Basnett Jan 11, 2021 Jan 11, 2021 Updated Jan 12, 2021 {{featured_button_text}} Michigan's Franz Wagner (21) … 5 Iowa, both on the road. Gone are stalwarts Matt Haarms and Nojel Eastern, but Trevion Williams is back for what could be a big year for the junior center, and he’ll be the clear fulcrum to which the offense runs through. Check out this week's edition of basketball Power Rankings below, and start listening to SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (Ch. Free throw shooting continues to plague the Scarlet Knights, who shot 4-12 from the line vs. Iowa. As of January 5, an astonishing seven Big Ten teams rank inside the AP Top 25 Poll. Then, on Saturday, the Boilermakers lost to Illinois by a score of 66-58. That was the biggest thing, just keeping the same energy that we had in the first half.". The transfer of the uber-efficient Alan Griffin was significant to a team that too often struggled to shoot the rock last season, but Brad Underwood is hoping incoming top-40 recruit Adam Miller will soften that blow. (A fourth transfer, Abel Porter, recently had to end his career due to a heart condition.) Michigan State has a big test on Tuesday night when they play host to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Nevertheless, the team from Iowa City, Iowa holds its spot atop the Big Ten throne. Wisconsin (10-3, 4-2) The No. Some call the divisional round the NFL’s best weekend of the year, and this year’s four games are full of superstar QBs and intriguing matchups. Northwestern came crashing back down to earth after three straight Big Ten wins over Michigan State, Indiana, and Ohio State. Incoming three-star guard Ty Berry and center Matt Nicholson will add depth to a group that only lost one starter: lacrosse star turned college basketball player Pat Spencer. The 2016–17 Big Ten men's basketball season began with practices in October 2016, followed by the start of the 2016–17 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November. This is a deeper group than the one that sputtered down the stretch in 2019–20, and that should make a difference. Gaurd Marcus Carr continues to lead the team in scoring and assists with 22.1 points per game and 5.9 assists per game. 1. Email. Through a month of play, how does the Big Ten stack up against each other? 8 in the Top 25 And 1, have a two-game lead in the Big Ten … January 14, 2021 2:08 pm. 3. Marcus Carr, guard, MinnesotaAyo Dosunmu, guard, IllinoisLuka Garza, forward, IowaTrevion Williams, forward, PurdueTrayce Jackson-Davis, forward, IndianaSixth Man: Franz Wagner, guard, Michigan. ReddIt. The Illini have three-straight wins in Big Ten play. The Spartans represent the end of the conference’s preseason “top tier,” because despite the loss of talents as big as Winston and Xavier Tillman, this is a promising roster. CBSSports.com's college basketball scoreboard features in-game commentary and player stats. Don’t expect that to be the case in the Big Ten in 2020–21; in fact, the conference is potentially poised to be just as good, with 11 or 12 teams that can enter the season with tournament hopes if things break right. The hesitation to put the Hawkeyes first is this: it’s hard to see exactly how their defense—which earlier this year finished 97th nationally and 12th in the Big Ten in KenPom’s adjusted efficiency—is going to suddenly and significantly improve with largely the same cast. Trailing for much of the second half, the Hawkeyes win it after forcing a turnover with five seconds left. Mark Turgeon didn’t add any true impact pieces on paper, so the effort to replace those two will come via committee. Last updated - … Big Ten Basketball continues to prove that it is by far the best conference in all of college basketball. College basketball rankings: Alabama, Ohio State and UCLA rise in this week's Power 36 No. The Big Ten will play 20 conference games for the first time, offering up better matchups for teams on the bubble. 6 Wisconsin, the Gophers take down No. Big Ten men’s basketball power rankings, Edition VI The Wolverines and Hawkeyes look to be a dominant duo as both are rolling in conference play. Ten Big Ten teams are currently projected to make the tournament in Joe Lunardi’s latest bracketology with two more in the first four out, 12 are ranked in the top 50 of the kenpom.com efficiency rankings, 11 appeared in the top 45 of the season’s first NET rankings and six are ranked in Monday’s AP Top 25. The Illini don’t boast the offensive prowess of Iowa or the pure seniority of Wisconsin, but make no mistake: this team is capable of winning the Big Ten. 14) Northwestern Wildcats. First, Purdue lost by a score of 81-76 at Rutgers last Tuesday night. (Photo: Joseph Moioria, USA TODAY Sports). 8 Wisconsin. 4 Texas defeats No. Sunday vs. Wisconsin was postponed due to health and safety concerns. The Nittany Lions return on Wednesday night on the road at Ohio State. Though the Big Ten never got a chance to flex its muscle this past March, make no mistake: 2019–20 was a banner year for the conference. Iceland native Thorir Thorbjarnarson—the lone roster holdover from the Tim Miles era—is the team’s leading returning scorer and is poised to take another step forward in his senior year, but the story here is about the newcomers. Live college basketball scores and postgame recaps. The league was extremely deep (only Nebraska and Northwestern never got the chance to realistically dream of an NCAA tournament bid) and boasted multiple contenders who had their eyes on the Final Four. Share this article share tweet text email link Robert Bondy. Defense has repeatedly been an issue for Iowa teams in recent years, but its offense stands to be so good in 2020–21 that in many games, it will simply be able to overwhelm its opponent. Michigan (10-0, 5-0): The Wolverines proved they're the currently the team to beat after remaining undefeated with … In the backcourt and on the wing, Rob Phinisee, Al Durham and Jerome Hunter all return to pair with incoming five-star point guard Khristian Lander, who can give Phinisee some ballhandling relief and add scoring. RPI Rank: 1 Conf. "I'm sure it was visible from where you guys are, where you watch the game. The Cornhuskers continue to get beat up in the Big Ten, losing over the last week badly to Ohio State and Michigan State. Check out the fifth edition of the rankings below. Top–25 College Basketball Rankings Gonzaga (4-0, 0-0) Baylor (5-0, 1-0) Kansas (7-1, 1-0) Iowa (6-1, […] The Big Ten Conference has firmly established itself as the best conference in college basketball in 2020. 5-ranked Hawkeyes remain the biggest threat to the Wolverines for the league title with only one Big Ten loss — at Minnesota. We've done the ACC, Big 12 and Big East, and the Pac-12 and SEC are still to follow. But if it wants to achieve all of its goals this season, being 97th nationally on defense again isn’t going to cut it. And that means some of the teams near the bottom of the rankings now will have some upward mobility, and vice versa. Michigan State has a big test on Tuesday night when they play host to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Each week, 247Sports will release an updated version of the Big Ten's power rankings. In the loss, Rutgers got 13 points each from four different starters and 17 points from Jacob Young. All will be complete with our analyst's breakdown of each team and a projected order of finish. We discussed Michigan’s main strengths above when calling the Wolverines a dark horse, but there are a couple reasons to temper expectations. Indiana gets a bump up one spot from last week's power rankings after an overtime win vs. Penn State and a 63-55 win over Maryland on Monday night. Pitt transfer Trey McGowens leads the bunch (and in a year, he’ll be joined in Lincoln by his brother, 2021 five-star Bryce McGowens), while Teddy Allen (West Virginia/JUCO) and Kobe Webster (Western Illinois) bring promise as well. The stacked Big Ten took another ranked victim this week when Maryland upset Wisconsin, 70-64, in Madison on Monday. But The Badgers went immediately from that to a 71-59 victory against No. The senior big man has been an efficient player his whole career but managed to keep it up while carrying a huge offensive load as a junior. The 2013–14 Big Ten men's basketball season began with practices in October 2013, followed by the start of the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November. The Badgers were third in SI’s Big Ten summer power rankings, but after (repeatedly) sleeping on it, we’ve bumped them up to No. NEWS SCORES ... rpi rankings ; RANKING … “I was pleased to see some balanced scoring on our part," Illinois coach Brad Underwood said. 372) on the SiriusXM app now. 1. The Spartans are being led by forward Aaron Henry, who is scoring 13.4 points per game. In the coming week, the Golden Gophers will face off against No. SOS Rank: 1 Overall Recard: 108-55 Non-Conf Record: 67-14 Only games against Division I opponents are counted. Trayce Jackson-Davis continues to lead the Hoosiers, dropping 22 points and hauling in 15 rebounds vs. the Terrapins. The Hawkeyes have given up over 75 points in six of their seven games this year, and their Big Ten opponents have averaged just under 83. Nebraska is back in action on Tuesday night at Purdue where they will try for their first Big Ten win of the season. The interior defense will take a hit from not having Watkins manning the paint anymore (instead, 6’ 9” senior John Harrar will get his chance), but the likes of Jones, Jamari Wheeler, Myles Dread, Izaiah Brockington and Seth Lundy can still cause opposing offenses fits. The other main question is up front, where Jon Teske’s graduation puts a lot of pressure on the likes of 7' 2" freshman center Hunter Dickinson and fifth-year senior Austin Davis. Teams that made the tournament are in bold This page updates multiple times daily. Look for senior Da'Monte Williams to help fill the “glue guy” role vacated by Andres Feliz, especially on defense. It’s not just that Garza is back. The season began on November 11 and conference play started on December 27.. With a win over Indiana on February 28, 2017, Purdue … Marcus Fuller's rankings. Here is the Big Ten basketball hierarchy as it stands with at least 15 games remaining for each team. The Buckeyes absolutely dominated Nebraska last Wednesday, winning by a score of 90-54. Garza is coming off a monster breakout season for the Hawkeyes and is set to once again be the fulcrum of one of the nation’s best offenses, so it’s hard to picture him taking too much of a step back. The returns of Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn ensured Illinois would enter 2020–21 with more hype than it's had in a long time, and a tantalizing matchup with Duke at Cameron Indoor on Dec. 8 is circled on fans’ calendars. If Iowa can continue to defend at … BIG TEN POWER RANKINGS. Forward Miller Kopp continues to lead the team in scoring with 14.4 points per game and is shooting 54.3% from three-point range. College basketball rankings: Maryland moves closer to Big Ten title after rallying to beat Minnesota The Terrapins, No. . Nebraska played at a breakneck pace but was a dreadful offensive team last season, and Hoiberg has to hope his new pieces can at least pick up some of the shooting slack (including at the free throw line, where the Huskers ranked 351st nationally). 1 seed in the canceled Big Ten tournament. Sophomore point guard Boo Buie looks like a future league standout, even if his efficiency numbers left a lot to be desired as a freshman thrown into the fire. Big Ten opponents are scoring 1.035 points per possession against Iowa, which ranks seventh-best in the conference. After a loss at No. Irving has not played since Jan. 5 after sitting out five games due to personal matters. Izaiah Brockington leads the team with 15.1 points per game. 8. Izaiah Brockington leads the team with 15.1 points per game. It feels a bit unfair to have the Gophers this low, but in a stacked conference, there’s not a ton of separation. "It's always good to see that, particularly in conference games.". “That was lacking in the Maryland game," Potter said. NEWS SCORES POLLS SOCIAL CONFERENCES STATS VIDEOS ODDS. Myreon Jones led the Nittany Lions with 20 points while Sam Sessoms scored 17 points off the bench. Aaron Wiggins scored 22 points in the loss. Twitter. The tough stretch continues for Rutgers on Tuesday night at Michigan State before a rematch with the Ohio State Buckeyes. 5 Iowa on Thursday night when they return to the court. Harper came into his own last season and could take a step further as a junior, a development that will be critical for a team that was, at times, offense-averse. There are reasons to believe in the Wolverines, but one big nagging question has them at seventh in our preview: depth. Over the last week, Northwestern lost to Iowa by a score of 87-72 and then lost to Michigan by a score of 85-66. 23. Charles Barkley says athletes should get vaccine priority based on taxes. They placed 23rd in the preseason AP poll—fifth among Big Ten teams—but rank as low as ninth in various outlets’ Big Ten previews. The Big Ten group of Penn State, Illinois and Rutgers is knocking at the door, however, as is SEC leader LSU. Week to week, the Big Ten power rankings are highly volatile due to many upsets within the conference. Iowa (11-2, 5-1) The No. Iowa Hawkeyes (9-2, 3-1 Big Ten) The Hawkeyes suffered their first and second losses of the season toward the end of December. Over the last week, there were some great conference games between Rutgers and Iowa and Penn State vs. Indiana. The Wildcats are the worst team in the best conference and any wins the rest of the season would be considered an upset. Wisconsin feels like it has the highest floor in the conference, and in a season that could be as unpredictable as one taking place during a global pandemic, that doesn’t count for nothing. The Big Ten Conference has firmly established itself as the best conference in college basketball in 2020. Meanwhile, the 6’ 6” Gach is coming off a solid sophomore season at Utah and has the ability to play either lead guard spot, adding another dynamic to the Marcus Carr/Gabe Kalscheur-led backcourt. 14 Scarlet Knights, 77-75, is now the best win on its eventual March Madness resume. NCAA BASKETBALL. The 6’ 9” Hauser will also bring some stability to the Spartans’ frontcourt, and the fact that he sat out for a season means he’s had a year to get up to speed on Tom Izzo’s system. Robbins, a 7-footer, sported the nation’s sixth-highest block rate last season, and could go a long way to making up for the loss of Daniel Oturu in the frontcourt. At point, some combination of junior Eric Ayala, senior Darryl Morsell and freshman Aquan Smart will have to get the job done, and in the frontcourt, a lot depends on the health and ability of 7’ 2” Chol Marial. There’s never a night off for any Big Ten team this basketball season. 1 … While a solid core, it’s hard to see this team making a climb for the Big Ten’s top half unless at least two of those four make a notable leap on offense. How much transfer additions Chaundee Brown (Wake Forest) and Mike Smith (Columbia) and the Big Ten’s top-ranked recruiting class bring to the table will go a long way toward determining whether Michigan can truly make a play at the conference title or simply get lost in a sea of capable teams. It’s that 6’ 6” wing Joe Wieskamp continues to quietly be a conference standout. 372) on the SiriusXM app now.. Mary Langenfeld, Mike Carter, Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports. Pinterest. By Thomas Beindit @tbeindit Jan 11, 2021, 7:41am CST Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, third in SI’s Big Ten summer power rankings. Carton, Luther Muhammad and Alonzo Gaffney depart and Justice Sueing (from Cal; sat out 2019–20), Seth Towns (Harvard) and Jimmy Sotos (Bucknell) arrive. Facebook. Junior forward Justin Aherns led the way with 18 points in the blowout. Sophomore forward Trayce Jackson-Davis has All-Big Ten quality, and he’s joined in the frontcourt by Race Thompson and the hard-nosed Joey Brunk. Last year’s Purdue team was Matt Painter’s worst shooting group in several years, and the path toward a top-half finish in the Big Ten starts with improving on the offensive end (Wheeler, in particular, could change this team’s outlook with a bounce-back year). 2. Half a game ahead of Illinois in the standings, Michigan picked up its first ranked victory of the season Sunday in an 85-66 rout of the Northwestern Wildcats. In the 77-60 victory, Minnesota got a dominant 27 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks from Liam Robbins. The 2020-21 Big Ten basketball season continues to roll along as the calendar flipped to January. First, Maryland dropped an 84-73 loss at home vs. Michigan. The Cavaliers forward is helping Cleveland businesses hurt by the pandemic by wearing apparel to every game. Potter did it in 17.5 minutes per game, and while the Badgers added a five-man recruiting class led by forward Ben Carlson, their most direct path to improvement may be from Potter simply playing a larger role. Weekly reminder: these are power rankings, so they aren't projections of where the teams will be, but looks at where they are right now, the teams they've beaten and lost to at this point. As of January 5, an astonishing seven Big Ten teams rank inside the AP Top 25 Poll. 1. Duane Washington Jr. dropped 21 points in the loss. Three other starters scored in double digits while Damonte Williams also logged a double-double. Purdue will look to get back on track Tuesday night at home vs. Nebraska. Point guard CJ Walker, wing Duane Washington and forward E.J. Penn State's game on Sunday vs. Wisconsin was postponed due to health and safety concerns. Big Ten Men’s Basketball Power Rankings - Week 8 New, 6 comments Where do the Hawkeyes fall in the latest snapshot of America’s toughest conference? The Nets have a new Big 3 with Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving, but do they have enough to dethrone the Lakers? UFC president Dana White discusses the upcoming fight cards, plus the future of Jon Jones, Amanda Nunes and more. SI Gambling Insider Frankie Taddeo breaks down how sharp bettors are wagering Sunday’s divisional round matchups, © 2021 ABG-SI LLC. Livers’s decision to return to Ann Arbor, coupled with the expected growth of talented sophomore Franz Wagner, makes for two solid pieces around which the Wolverines can build. There’s no doubting this team’s credentials on that end. Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan State lead the way in SI's preview of the 2020-21 Big Ten hoops season. According to T-Rank, only 19 teams nationally bring back more returning possession minutes than Rutgers—and only four other teams among the Power 5 or Big East. Junior 6’ 7” wing Miller Kopp, who can score inside and out, is the offensive leader of the bunch, while sophomore Ryan Young and junior Pete Nance make up the rest of the key core. Michigan State opened Big Ten play with, three-straight losses for the first time in 19 years. All Rights Reserved. Rutgers (5-1, 1-1 B1G) Michigan State opened Big Ten play with three-straight losses for the first time in 19 years. Penn State had a great chance to move up in the power rankings with a win over Indiana last Wednesday but instead lost in overtime by a score of 87-85. Mike Goodpaster - January 28, 2020. The range of expectations for the Buckeyes seems to be higher than most teams. Men's Basketball - Big Ten (2020-2021) Conf. The Spartans were one of the big winners of the transfer cycle back in spring 2019, but it’s taken until now to reap that reward. By. Even though conference games have just begun, there is … Micah Potter logged a double-double with 18 points and 11 boards against the Gophers and credits a higher energy level. It’s that guards Connor McCaffery and Joe Toussaint now have a wealth of starting experience under their belt. But Steve Pikiell has built this roster to be more than a one-year flash in the pan, with the likes of Geo Baker, Ron Harper Jr., Myles Johnson and Jacob Young all back. Underestimating Izzo-coached teams is always a risky endeavor, and to be fair, that might be happening here. As part of SI.com's preview of the 2020–21 men's college basketball season, we're breaking down each of the six major conferences. Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window Opens an external site Opens an … The Nittany Lions return on Wednesday night on the road at Ohio State. Pat Chambers’s abrupt resignation one month before the 2020–21 season leaves the Nittany Lions in a tough spot, and not just on the recruiting trail. The Bulldogs remained the clear-cut No. The Wildcats are going to be mighty young—again—but you can definitely see the outline of a group that will continue to gel and gain invaluable experience before likely making a move away from the conference basement in a year. Go through the gallery to view The Detroit News Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings for the week starting Jan. 11, compiled by Matt Charboneau. A shorthanded Rutgers team beat Purdue 81-76, but the Scarlet Knights dropped a hard-fought two-point home loss Saturday against the Iowa Hawkeyes. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Ex-Pitt guard Shamiel Stevenson is also eligible now, and returning starting center Yvan Ouedraogo and JUCO forward Lat Mayen add size inside. The Wildcats have another tough test up next, home vs. Illinois on Thursday night. Sometimes, after a season like that, the bottom drops out the next year as stars move on to the NBA or graduate. The Buckeyes will host Penn State on Wednesday before a rematch with Rutgers on Saturday, who they beat earlier this season. Trevion Williams led the team with 21 points. Linkedin. Washington Jr. continues to lead the team in scoring with 14.9 per game. An easy pick here, though it should be noted that the last official Preseason Big Ten Player of the Year to also win the conference’s postseason award was Frank Kaminsky back in 2014–15. They are so far as Michigan remains undefeated and has four conference wins to sit in first place. Up-to-date NCAA BK Big Ten Standings on MSN Sports. Dosunmu and Cockburn should remain a dynamic inside-out duo, especially if the former can get closer to his freshman-year form from deep. There’s a lot to like about this roster—for one thing, there are five seniors who are major rotation pieces (D'Mitrik Trice, Brad Davison, Nate Reuvers, Micah Potter and Aleem Ford), and the Badgers only lost Brevin Pritzl from a group that came a bit out of nowhere to earn the No. The Conference held its preseason media day on October 13 in Washington, D.C. Hauser, the former Marquette forward (and younger brother of Sam, who transferred to Virginia), shot 42.5% from three and averaged 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists in his freshman year back in 2018–19, and he’ll bring that shooting to a Michigan State team in need of it after Cassius Winston's graduation. A season ago, Michigan made a huge splash early in Juwan Howard’s first season, but the wheels fell off a bit when Isaiah Livers—who was enjoying a breakout and was key to the team’s lineup flexibility—was sidelined by injury. In their first three years under Archie Miller, the Hoosiers have been a program for which the parts haven’t quite seemed to mesh (thanks, partly, to injuries); this could be the season that changes. On Monday night, Maryland lost 63-55 to Indiana. Expect point guard duties to be split between a combo of Watts, Foster Loyer and freshman AJ Hoggard. Most recently, it was a 66-58 victory over Purdue that saw 14 points and 10 rebounds from Kofi Cockburn. (Photo: © Nikos Frazier / Journal & Courier via Imagn Content Services, LLC), (Photo: Paul Rutherford, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: Joseph Maiorana, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: Kirthmon F. 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