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Big Ten Geeks: Champs
Big Ten Geeks: Champs
Indiana won the Big Ten championship outright by about half a Newton, as Jordan Morgan?s tip-in attempt was a hair too strong, allowing Indiana to complete a road comeback and dulling the festivities of the rest of the weekend. After a sluggish first half that ended with Michigan leading 33-30 (33 possessions), the two teams […]
Big Ten Geeks: Christmas Wishlist, Part I
Big Ten Geeks: Christmas Wishlist, Part I
As we finish up non-conference play, we?re getting a better picture of where the teams stack up, and where they have holes to fill. No team is perfect, so everyone could stand to benefit from some gifts from Santa (or whoever). Here?s a rundown of what everyone needs. Illinois (11-0) Illinois? fast start has been […]
Wrapping Up the Regular Season
Wrapping Up the Regular Season
Josh: It's time to reflect on another season of Big Ten hoops. I think the rest of college basketball has finally taken notice of something that's been true for the past 18 months or so–the Big Ten is the best conference in college basketball. Still, you look at the conference today, you see two great […]
Big Ten Geeks: Homework
Big Ten Geeks: Homework
It?s early in the conference season, but not so early that teams don?t have something they need to work on. To get them in shape, let?s hand out some homework assignments. Illinois: Yes, this team can defend. Even when its opponent shoots 59 percent from two-point range (as Nebraska did on Saturday), the Illini will […]
Big Ten Hoops Power Rankings
Big Ten Hoops Power Rankings
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. […]
Best of the Best: Nov. 21-27 Hoops Honors
Best of the Best: Nov. 21-27 Hoops Honors
Every Sunday night during the hoops season, BTN.com web editor Brent Yarina recaps the week that was on the men's hardwood and hands out his weekly honors. See Brent's latest installment, for action from Nov. 21-27, in this post. Player of the week: Jared Sullinger, Ohio State – The sophomore sensation compiled a terrific week, […]
