Sippin' On Purple · Jan 19, 2023
Big Ten MBB Bracketology: Some focus, some confusion
Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWe are now midway through January, and the Big Ten postseason picture is starting to become clear. But, at the same time, there are some teams in and out of the NCAA tournament bubble that were unexpected a few months ago, and the Big Ten as a whole is close. Here’s who is on track to make March Madness.
Note: The following rankings are as of Jan. 17.
Tournament Locks
Purdue Boilermakers
ESPN: One seed
After a big win in East Lansing against Michigan State, Joe Lunardi has Purdue as a one seed and number two overall.
CBS: One seed
Similar to ESPN, Purdue is the number two team overall.
BracketMatrix.com: Consensus one seed