Big Ten Contenders/Pretenders | Michigan State Spartans blog

I'm gonna say who's for real in Big Ten Bball. Feel free to post any disagreements and I'll try to prove you wrong! Please rate my blog, too!

Illinois- Contender. They're not as loaded as they've been the past few years, but they have a good enough home court and Weber is a good coach and they'll contend for third.

Indiana- Pretender (!). I think they're good, but I'm not convinced they have a good chance at winning the Big Ten. They're best player is a Freshman which will hurt them on the road in this hostile conference and in high pressure games. I know D.J. White is there, but he's injury prone and I'm not convinced he's that great.

Ohio State- Not sure. Could be good or bad. Not nearly as loaded this year but Thad is a good coach. Could come in 3rd or 9th.

Michigan- HAHAHAHA. Lucky to win 10 games TOTAL this year. Absolutely horrible.\

Michigan State- Contender. Barring major injuries, they'll win the conference. Yeah, Yeah, I know they lost to Grand Valley but scUM fans- it was an EXHIBITION!!!!! You guys lost to a bad IVY LEAGUE team for real! Since then, they have had great wins since then. At Missouri, at Bradley, and at #20 BYU and won them all.

Penn State- Contender. I think the Nittany Lions will have a good season. Just a feeling.

Wisconsin- Pretender. Lost to Marquette at home and throttled by Duke. Not bad losses, but they haven't beaten anyone yet. Without a superstar SF, they won't do much.

Northwestern- Pretender. They're NORTHWESTERN.

Iowa- Horrible. Lickliter was stupid to leave Butler. He may get paid more but this is a Duke football job at this point.

Purdue- Contender. Good coach. Decent talent. Will finish 4th in B10.

Minnesota- Pretender. As usual they've played a weak Non-conf schedule, but they won't have a chance against State, Purdue, and Indiana.