No one wants to win the Big Ten. The perception is that the conference is weak, but if it is so weak why are seven teams almost locks to go to the NCAA Tournament? Why do Indiana and, suddenly, Illinois have the smallest of chances to make a late run? In reality, much of college basketball is pretty even this year. There is no truly dominant team and everyone seems to be able to beat everyone else. It should make for a fun tournament, where hopefully the Big Ten will vindicate itself with a strong showing.
In that regard, you have a few teams that can make noise.