Here are this weeks College Basketball Big Ten Power Rankings:
1. Purdue
COLLEGE PARK, MD – JANUARY 10: The Purdue Boilermakers logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on January 10, 2021 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)
The cream has finally risen to the top of the standings.
2. Michigan State
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – JANUARY 21: A view of the Michigan State Spartans logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on January 21, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
The California road trip was unkind and a tough schedule the rest of the way.
PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY – FEBRUARY 29: The Michigan Wolverines logo on the uniform shorts worn during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike’s Arena on February 29, 2024 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Michigan 82-52. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
I just enjoy watching this offense. Check it out if you have not already.
4. Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – MARCH 03: A view of the Maryland Terrapins logo on their uniform during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Xfinity Center on March 03, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Ja’Kobi Gillespie is filling the void left by Jahmir Young.
5. Wisconsin
MADISON, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 14: A picture of the logo worn on new uniform shorts of a Wisconsin Badgers player during the game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Kohl Center on December 14, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Yet to beat a team above them on this list.
6. Illinois
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – FEBRUARY 21: The Illinois Fighting Illini logo on a pair of shorts during a college basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Rec Hall on February 21, 2024 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
The advanced metrics love this team, and they look good to the eye, but they just keep losing games.
7. UCLA
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 21: A detailed view of the hand towel the UCLA logo seen hanging out of the pants of Oluwafemi Oladejo #2 of the UCLA Bruins during the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 19: A view of the Ohio State Buckeyes logo on a belt before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on November 19, 2022 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
The lack of size down low may become a concern.
9. Oregon
MAUI, HAWAII – NOVEMBER 22: The Oregon Ducks logo on shorts during the Maui Invitation college basketball tournament against the Tennessee Volunteers at Lahaina Civic on November 22, 2016 in Maui, Hawaii. The Ducks won 69-95. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Huge road game upcoming against Sparty to try to stop the skid.
10. USC
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 26: A general overall view of the Southern California Trojans SC logo at center court during an NCAA college women’s basketball game on January 26, 2024 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)
Clark Slajchert filled in for Desmond Claude admirably against Northwestern, albeit in a losing effort.
11. Rutgers
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – FEBRUARY 06: A view of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 06, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Finally played up to its potential in their win over Illinois.
12. Nebraska
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – JANUARY 27: A view of the Nebraska Cornhuskers logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on January 27, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Welcome to the Brice Williams show.
13. Indiana
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – FEBRUARY 24: The Indiana Hoosiers logo shown on a pair a of shorts during a college basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Bryce Joyce Center on February 24, 2024 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Post-injury Malik Reneau has not been the same as pre-injury Malik Reneau.
14. Northwestern
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – FEBRUARY 28: A view of the Northwestern Wildcats logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 28, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND – FEBRUARY 22: A view of the Minnesota Golden Gophers logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 22, 2023 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
The team that has moved the most spots since my first rankings back in January.
16. Penn State
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 12: A detail view of a Penn State Nittany Lions logo before the second half against USC Trojans at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
One injury after another.
17. Iowa
UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 31: The Iowa Hawkeyes logo on a pair of shorts during a college basketball game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Bryce Joyce Center on January 31, 2022 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Purdue was running layup lines against them without Owen Freeman to defend the paint.
18. Washington
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: DJ Davis #4 of the Washington Huskies reacts after his three point basket against the Washington State Cougars at Alaska Airlines Arena on December 18, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
