Now that the BIG East is no more, the BIG 10 is the best basketball conference by far. I have always payed the most attention to the BIG 10 tournament because I know teams coming out of the BIG 10 always have decent shots at going deep in March Madness. It's the way these teams are set up and the level of competition they are held to throughout the course of the season that, in my opinion, sets them apart from other conferences. Any BIG 10 team is dangerous in the tournament, plain and simple. Which is why this is the most important conference tournament to take a look as it usually has the most NCAA tournament able teams in one conference. Here's a quick look at who in this writer's opinion, will take home the BIG 10 trophy home this season.
Round One
Illinois vs. Indiana
Winner: Illinois
Ohio State vs. Purdue
Winner: Ohio State
Minnesota vs. Penn State
Winner: Minnesota
Iowa vs. Northwestern
Winner: Iowa
Round Two
Michigan vs. Illinois
Winner: Michigan
Nebraska vs. Ohio State
Winner: Nebraska
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota
Winner: Minnesota
Michigan State vs. Iowa
Winner: Michigan State
Round Four
Michigan vs. Nebraska
Winner: Nebraska
Minnesota vs. Michigan State
Winner: Michigan State
Championship Round
Nebraska vs. Michigan State
Ok, I am a bit biased here. My love for Michigan State always has them going far in any tournament but I really like the possible match-ups they have at the bottom of the bracket. I think they will make it to the championship no matter who they play. Also, Tom Izzo has a knack for winning in tournament play. It's what he does - despite a rough second half of the season. Nebraska has surprised me all season long. They've played well when they've needed to and are red hot coming into the tournament. They also are very lucky in terms of where they located in the bracket and I think that their hot play will carry them into the championship game. At least, I hope they do so Michigan doesn't end up there. Because no one wants that. Winner: Nebraska
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