Big Ten Preview

The Big Ten sent a league-record nine teams to the NCAA tournament last season, but fans were disappointed, as only Michigan made it past the first weekend. The league should be strong again this year, and will be looking for its first national champion since Michigan St. in 2000. Michigan and Purdue appear to be the class of the Big Ten this year, with Illinois not far behind.

Number of Bids: 8-9

Tourney Bound:

Michigan, Purdue, Illinois

Should Be Dancing:

Ohio St., Michigan St., Maryland

Bubble Teams:

Indiana, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa

Not This Year:

Penn St., Northwestern, Minnesota

Team That Will Surprise:

Nebraska

Team That Will Disappoint:

Wisconsin