BIG 10: Pre Season Bracket Capsule

Storylines

1. How does Purdue respond to the difficult loss in the tourney last year?
2. Can Michigan State make a run to a final four?
3. Can Ohio State and Wisconsin bounce back and make the tournament?
4. Can Northwestern make back to back tournaments?
5. Is Zach Edey the best player in the country?

Number of Bids

8

Favored to go Dancing

Michigan State

Purdue

Should be Dancing

Maryland

Illinois

Indiana

Ohio State

Wisconsin

Cinderella Teams

Northwestern

Rutgers

Teams we are watching closely

Iowa

Michigan

Sleeper

Northwestern

Team likely to disappoint

Wisconsin