As we enter the 2017-18 college basketball season, the Big Ten looks a bit different than usual. Many traditional powers are either breaking in new coaches (Indiana, Ohio State) or looking to replace a ton of talent (Wisconsin, Michigan), which means unfamiliar names like Minnesota and, yes, Northwestern have an opportunity to settle into the top tier. Three of our writers break down the conference 1 through 14 as things stand right now.
The Spartans are the clear frontrunners in the conference. Miles Bridges is the best returning player in America, and five-star freshman Jaren Jackson adds incredible length to an already huge Michigan State frontcourt.