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Big Ten Men’s Basketball Power Rankings

Simply put, the Big Ten is deep. There is a clear top tier of Michigan, Michigan State, and Wisconsin, but after that it gets tricky. Expect there to be parity throughout the season but when the dust settles, the league very well could send nine teams to the NCAA tournament. Here’s a look at how the Big Ten shakes out after a week of conference play.

  1. Michigan Wolverines (9-0, 2-0)

This one is easy. Michigan is currently the hottest team in college basketball with blowout wins against No. 14 North Carolina, Purdue, and No.