BIG 10: Pre Season Bracket Capsule

Storylines

1. Can Purdue win the league without Zach Edey?
2. New teams arrive in UCLA, Oregon, Washington and USC?
3. Can Nebraska and Northwestern maintain success?
4. How may bids does the expanded league get?
5. Can Rutgers top freshman lead them to the top of the league?

Number of Bids

9-10

Favored to go Dancing

Purdue

Indiana

UCLA

Illinois

Michigan State

Could be Dancing

Oregon

Rutgers

Michigan

Ohio State

Wisconsin

Iowa

Maryland

Cinderella Teams

Northwestern

Nebraska

USC

Washington

Penn State

Minnesota

Teams we are watching closely

Rutgers

Michigan

UCLA

Sleeper

Northwestern

USC

Team likely to disappoint

Michigan State

Coaches we appreciate

Matt Painter- Purdue

Mick Cronin- UCLA

Tom Izzo- Michigan State

Bucket List Venue

Mackey Arena- Purdue

Assembly Hall- Indiana

The Barn- Minnesota

Pauley Pavilion- UCLA