Nearly a month into the men’s hoops season, it’s clear the future of the Big Ten is in good hands. I say this because of the conference’s loaded sophomore class, one headlined by possible NBA departures Jared Sullinger and Tim Hardaway Jr.

It’s time to release my latest Big Ten men’s hoops power rankings. The rankings are not meant to mimic the Big Ten standings. What fun would that be? They aren’t scientific, either. They’re simply my thoughts on where each Big Ten team stands at that time. Agree? Disagree? Tweet @BTNBrentYarina or leave your comments below.

Want to see an amazing 360-degree dunk off the turnover? Check out Rodney Williams throwing it down late in the first half Saturday against USC right here. Five of the seven Big Ten men’s teams in action won today.  Click inside this post to get recaps and links to box scores, plus more video highlights.

Several Big Ten teams around the conference were in action on Friday night, including the Ohio State men’s hockey team. The Buckeyes welcomed Lake Superior State to Value City Arena and skated to a 5-2 win. Watch the highlights now and jump inside for highlights from Michigan State’s hockey game against Bowling Green, a wrestling showdown between Illinois and Iowa and basketball highlights from Northwestern’s game against Mississippi Valley State.

Two nights does not a season make, but the Big Ten certainly boosted their reputation as the nation’s preeminent basketball conference by wrapping up the Big Ten/ACC Challenge by an 8-4 margin. But beyond the scope of the Challenge, there are resumes to be built here–let’s see who hurt and helped their cause this week.