1. Michigan State — Have passed their tests with flying colors
2. Michigan — Won a rock fight over Nebraska
3. Wisconsin — Elite offensive basketball team
4. Maryland — Not going to knock them down because a half-court shot went in.
5. Purdue — Need a bounce-back in the worst way
6. Illinois — Due for some positive shooting regression.
7. UCLA — Grinded out a big win on Bill Walton Day last Sunday.
8. Oregon — Massive road win over Wisconsin
9. Indiana — The lineup changes have brought them back to life
10. Ohio State — Need to win their last two to secure an NCAA Tournament berth
11. Nebraska — Fred Hoiberg is close to back to back NCAA Tournament berths.
12. Rutgers — Wouldn’t shock me if they won a few games in the Big Ten Tournament.
13. USC — What a puzzling season.
14. Northwestern — Playing admirably while short-handed.
15. Minnesota — North Carolina sure could use Dawson Garcia right about now.
16. Penn State — Really doubtful they win a game the rest of the way.
17. Iowa — No inside presence to speak of right now
18. Washington — Showing positive signs for next year
