The 2020-21 college basketball season is well underway after being delayed several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As teams manage to work through cancellations and schedule changes, they also begin to wrap up nonconference play, with the Big Ten slate set to start Dec. 13 which is quickly approaching.
Here’s what to expect from the 14 teams in the conference this season.
The Favorites
1. Iowa Hawkeyes (AP No. 3, as of Dec. 7)
4-0 record (as of Dec. 9)
2019-20 record: 20-11 (11-9 Big Ten)
Conference finish: T-Fifth
Head Coach: Fran McCaffery (11th season)
Returning starters: C Luka Garza, G Joe Wieskamp, G/F Connor McCaffery, G CJ Fredrick
Big Ten regular season odds: +270*
With the 2019-20 Big Ten Player of the Year in Luka Garza returning to Iowa City, the Hawkeyes already have an advantage.