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MJ's way-too-early Big Ten picks

1. Maryland
Not only do the Terps return point guard Melo Trimble and swingman Jake Layman, but they also added McDonald’s All-American big man Diamond Stone.

2. Michigan State
Denzel Valentine, Bryn Forbes and Tum Tum Nairn return from the Final Four team, and Tom Izzo added a couple of burger All-Americans in Caleb Swanigan and Deyonta Davis.

3. Indiana
The Hoosiers are hopeful that Yogi Ferrell puts off the NBA to rejoin Troy Williams and James Blackmon Jr., while the commitment from Thomas Bryant raises expectations once again.

4. Wisconsin
The national runners-up lost a ton in Frank Kaminsky, Traevon Jackson, Josh Gasser and Sam Dekker, but Bo Ryan is always near the top of the league.