Is Gonzaga still the favorite in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22?
The Zags are still among the nation's elite, but multiple teams have entered ESPN's rankings.
2022 Season
2022 Schedule
8th in Big Ten
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Coaches ID college basketball's top sleeper teams for 2021-22 season
Jeff Borzello surveyed anonymous coaches from each of the top conferences to ID the teams from their leagues that have flown beneath the offseason radar.
Who's in the hunt for college basketball's top remaining prospects?
Jeff Borzello breaks down the race for the top 12 uncommitted recruits, and which programs have a shot at the No. 1 class.
Memphis is on the move in Way-Too-Early Top 25, but how far?
After a huge August, Penny Hardaway and the Tigers have made a major national impression.
Everything Dickie V is excited about in the upcoming men's college hoops season
Everything is awesome (baby). Here are the players, teams and games Dickie V is getting geared up for with the season drawing nearer on the horizon.
Lapchick Award to go to Gillen, Elmore, Lieberman
Pete Gillen, Len Elmore and Nancy Lieberman will be this year's recipients of the Joe Lapchick Character Award.
Winners and losers of college basketball's transfer season
The dust has largely settled on the transfer movement front, and some new national title contenders have emerged.
Aaron Wiggins' NBA draft profile (0:20)
Aaron Wiggins' NBA draft profile (0:20)
New teams, big movers grace Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
July's key college basketball deadlines brought good news to multiple 2022 Final Four hopefuls.
Maryland's Wiggins to remain in NBA draft
Aaron Wiggins is keeping his name in the 2021 NBA draft and will forgo his remaining eligibility at Maryland, he told ESPN on Monday.
Ayala withdraws from NBA draft, returns to Terps
Maryland's Eric Ayala, the Terrapins' top scorer in 2020-21, said Wednesday that he will withdraw his name for consideration from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.
Texas, Oregon moving up in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
The Longhorns and Ducks have realistic Final Four aspirations after loading up on transfers.
Former Maryland guard Morsell selects Marquette
Guard Darryl Morsell, the 2021 Big Ten defensive player of the year, is transferring from Maryland to Marquette for his final season of eligibility.
Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
A pair of men's college basketball blue bloods will enter 2021-22 with sky-high expectations.
Maryland to allow full capacity at home games
Maryland will allow full seating capacity for the 2021-22 season at home games, though all fans over the age of 5 regardless of vaccination status will be required to wear masks at indoor arenas and "crowded outdoor venues."
Sales Pitch discussion: What's behind the Big Ten's national championship drought?
Our panel discusses whether the Big Ten's title issues are rooted in recruiting, and other finer points along the B1G trail.
Sales pitch: Who has the most to offer recruits, transfers in the Big Ten?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the Big Ten schools that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Comings and goings in the transfer portal have shaken up the Top 25 for next season in a signifiicant way.
Manning officially to Terps, reunites with Turgeon
Maryland hired former Wake Forest coach Danny Manning as an assistant on Mark Turgeon's staff on Monday, reuniting a couple of old college teammates.
Sources: Danny Manning to be Maryland assistant
Former Wake Forest coach Danny Manning is expected to join the Maryland staff as an assistant, sources told ESPN.
Maryland extends Turgeon through 2025-26
Maryland coach Mark Turgeon, who has led the Terps to five NCAA tournament appearances in his decade at the school, has agreed to a contract extension through the 2025-26 season.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Can the bluebloods bounce back? (1:42)
Gonzaga, UCLA 1-2 in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Gonzaga fell short after an epic run, but should have the returning talent to compete for a national championship again next season.
Reseeding the men's March Madness 2021 field for the round of 32
What started as a field of 68 is down to 32. Here's how we rank the teams that remain heading into Sunday's action.
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2020-21 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14-3 | - | 23-5 |
| Illinois | 16-4 | +0.5 | 24-7 |
| Iowa | 14-6 | 1.5 | 22-9 |
| Purdue | 13-6 | 2 | 18-10 |
| Ohio State | 12-8 | 3.5 | 21-10 |
| Wisconsin | 10-10 | 5.5 | 18-13 |
| Rutgers | 10-10 | 5.5 | 16-12 |
| Maryland | 9-11 | 6.5 | 17-14 |
| Michigan State | 9-11 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Indiana | 7-12 | 8 | 12-15 |
| Penn State | 7-12 | 8 | 11-14 |
| Northwestern | 6-13 | 9 | 9-15 |
| Minnesota | 6-14 | 9.5 | 14-15 |
| Nebraska | 3-16 | 12 | 7-20 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game68.9263rd
Rebounds Per Game32.7331st
Assists Per Game13.4180th
Points Allowed65.6
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 43-28 |
| Championship Seasons | 2002 |
| Tournament Appearances | 29 |