CBB: 2022 Big Ten Power Rankings 2.0

Even though Illinois (14-5, 7-2) and Wisconsin (16-3, 7-2) have surged to the top of the Big Ten standings with a must-see matchup coming up, Purdue (16-3, 5-3) remains #1 in the power rankings. All three programs, as well as Michigan State (15-4, 6-2) and Ohio State (12-4, 5-2), are battling for the conference regular season championship and a first round bye in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. The Boilermakers are the deepest team and have the most upside but losses against Wisconsin and Indiana (15-5, 6-4) have hurt their title chances. Illinois was able to hold off Michigan State earlier in the week without Kofi Cockburn and Andre Curbelo but they'll likely need to get those guys back in order to win the conference. Wisconsin will get an opportunity to reclaim first place against Illinois on Wednesday, February 2 in Champaign.

Big Ten Power Rankings:

1. Purdue (16-3, 5-3)

2. Wisconsin (16-3, 7-2)

3. Illinois (14-5, 7-2)

4. Michigan State (15-4, 6-2)

5. Ohio State (12-4, 5-2)

6. Indiana (15-5, 6-4)

7. Iowa (14-5, 4-4)

8. Rutgers (11-8, 5-4)

9. Michigan (10-7, 4-3)

10. Maryland (11-9, 3-6)

11. Minnesota (11-5, 2-5)

12. Northwestern (9-9, 2-7)

13. Penn State (8-9, 3-6)

14. Nebraska (6-14, 0-9)

NCAA Tournament Projections:

1. Purdue (100%)

2. Illinois (100%)

3. Michigan State (100%)

4. Wisconsin (100%)

5. Ohio State (99%)

6. Michigan (96%)

7. Indiana (84%)

8. Iowa (81%)

9. Maryland (36%)

10. Minnesota (31%)

11. Penn State (25%)

12. Rutgers (1%)

13. Northwestern (1%)

14. Nebraska (1%)

Percentages per Team Rankings.

Big Ten Player of the Year:

1. Johnny Davis (Wisconsin)

2. Kofi Cockburn (Illinois)

3. Jaden Ivey (Purdue)

4. EJ Liddell (Ohio State)

5. Keegan Murray (Iowa)

Big Ten Freshman of the Year:

1. Bryce McGowens (Nebraska)

2. Max Christie (Michigan State)

3. Caleb Houstan (Michigan)

4. Malaki Branham (Ohio State)

5. Moussa Diabate (Michigan)

All-Big Ten First Team:

G: Jaden Ivey (Purdue)

G: Johnny Davis (Wisconsin)

F: EJ Liddell (Ohio State)

F: Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana)

C: Kofi Cockburn (Illinois)

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