Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason Top 40 rankings for 2021-22
Dickie V ranks his top teams for the 2021-22 college basketball season, with his list revealing some potential national surprises.
2022 Season
2022 Schedule
1st in Big Ten
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2022 recruiting class rankings: Duke, Kentucky have competition in top three
For a while, Duke and Kentucky dominated the recruiting world. But now other teams are getting into the mix, and that is clear this cycle.
Jett Howard commits to play for dad at Michigan
Jett Howard, ranked No. 41 in the ESPN 100 for 2022, has committed to play for his father, Juwan Howard, and the Wolverines.
Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason All-Americans for 2021-22
Dickie V has identified his top returning players for the rapidly approaching 2021-22 college basketball season.
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.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Michigan, Memphis finish 1-2
Memphis made a late push when two top prospects reclassified, and Gonzaga landed the No. 1 overall recruit. But neither was enough to best Michigan.
Will Duke or Kentucky finish with the No. 1 class and six more recruiting questions
Here's the path for either the Blue Devils or the Wildcats to secure the top class for 2022, and where other top players are likely headed.
Michigan AD denies making apology to Webber
Michigan AD Warde Manuel says Chris Webber's account of an apology for the way he was treated by the school during a 2003 investigation just isn't accurate. "I can assure you I made no apology," Manuel said.
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.
'I'm here to talk': Hall of Fame inductee Chris Webber discusses his career and complex basketball legacy
The 2021 Hall of Fame inductee breaks his silence on all the subjects fans and the media may have gotten wrong about him.
Webber: Michigan AD apologized for 2003 fallout
Chris Webber told ESPN that Michigan AD Warde Manuel privately apologized to him for the way the school handled the fallout of an investigation surrounding claims he took money from a booster.
Meet the new No. 1 recruits, and other prospects to climb the rankings
After Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren reclassified, there are new names atop the ESPN 100.
2022 men's basketball class rankings: Duke, Kansas lead way early
Prominent college hoops brands are near the top, including Duke, with a strong first class for Jon Scheyer.
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.
Which men's and women's college basketball players can cash in on the new NIL rules?
Whether it's social media following, talent or a combination of both, these college basketball players stand to make big bucks in the NIL era.
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.
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Wagner prepared to bring full portfolio of skills to the NBA (1:10)
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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.
ESPN Daily: Is Jalen Rose the First Jalen?
You’ll find several “Jalens” in the NBA draft this week, following several that were in the spring NFL draft. From Jalen Suggs to Jalen Green to Jalen Johnson, the first round of picks will have you hearing the name ... a lot. For years our colleague, friend and basketball veteran Jalen Rose has maintained that today’s Jalens are named for him (whether they know it or not). In one of our favorite-ever episodes, we honor Jalen Rose’s mother, the recently passed Jeanne Rose, by exploring the history and mystery of his name in sports and beyond. With data, experts, and extensive interviews, the Jalen paradox is solved.
Chet Holmgren, Caleb Houstan among college stars to watch in advance of 2022 draft
Holmgren and Houstan starred at the recent FIBA U19 World Cup in Latvia. Here's what we can expect to see from them over the coming season.
UNC, OU, UM, UF in '22 Jumpman Invitational
The inaugural Jumpman Invitational, a holiday college basketball event featuring North Carolina, Florida, Michigan and Oklahoma, the original four schools to sign with the Jordan Brand, will take place in December 2022.
U-M center Dickinson withdraws from NBA draft
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson announced Tuesday he is withdrawing from the NBA draft to return to the Wolverines for the 2021-22 season.
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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 Game75.880th
Rebounds Per Game37.585th
Assists Per Game15.844th
Points Allowed65.1
2022 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarris Reed | C | Committed | 88 |
| Jett Howard | SF | Committed | 87 |
| Dug McDaniel | PG | Committed | 84 |
| Gregg Glenn | PF | Committed | 82 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 8 |
| Tournament Record | 64-29 |
| Championship Seasons | 1989 |
| Tournament Appearances | 30 |