1. Illinois (20-6, 16-4)
Could the Illini have asked for a better week on the hardwood? The Illinois victory over Michigan, which occurred without the services of their top player Ayo Dosunmu, was as stunning as it was decisive. Then on Saturday, Dosunmu returned to the court, protective Zoro mask and all, to help lift his team over Ohio State with some late-game heroics in the waning minutes of the contest. If Illinois can carry this level play into the NCAA Tournament, they may be the most dangerous team in the country. They will play the winner of the Rutgers/Indiana game on Friday.