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Selection Sunday will be relatively kind to the Big Ten in terms of volume, but the conference is full of parity this season.
Yes, that's the kind way of saying 2016-17 is a down year for the league. While Purdue has taken command of the standings, it's still not considered a premier squad. Plus, Wisconsin has failed to separate itself from a group that includes Maryland, Minnesota, Michigan State, Northwestern and Michigan.
What may result, though, is a wild and entertaining Big Ten tournament. We're predicting how the bracket will look once the final weekend of the regular season is complete.