We’re mixing things up this week, having two staffers agree on rankings before alternating rationales. Conference play recently began, and we saw what is likely to be a revolving door in these placements with these teams beating up on one another. There will be no off nights in the Big Ten.
1. Iowa (6-1)
Last week’s ranking: 1
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Even after suffering its first loss, Iowa is the obvious frontrunner in the Big Ten. In what could have certainly been a preview of the National Championship, the Hawkeyes put up a fell victim to an out-of-this-world shooting performance from Gonzaga freshman Jalen Suggs.