The headline here is misleading — I don’t think Northwestern is going to win the Big Ten this year. The purpose of this article is to take a look at the top tier of the conference as the season approaches. Characterizing the cream of the crop in the Big Ten is a difficult task in its own right — at least seven teams, including Northwestern, have a credible claim at the top tier. But, excluding the No. 19/20 Wildcats, only three other conference foes are ranked in the preseason AP and Coaches polls.
Who is Northwestern basketball’s biggest competition for the Big Ten title?
