2021-2022 Way Too Early: Big Ten Basketball Standings

It was a disappointing NCAA Tourney for the Big Ten last season. After getting in a conference record 9 teams, only 1 made the Sweet 16 and 0 made the Final Four. But the Big Ten will always be tough no matter the season. It will be deep, it will be a battle and it may get confused with rugby. With the season being freshly over, it is time to take a look at what we think is going to happen next season. Who is going to finish the season as Big Ten Champions?

1. Purdue Boilermakers

2. Michigan Wolverines

3. Ohio State Buckeyes

4. Maryland Terrapins

5. Michigan State Spartans

6. Indiana Hoosiers

7. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

8. Illinois Fighting Illini

9. Iowa Hawkeyes

10. Wisconsin Badgers

11. Penn State Nittany Lions

12. Nebraska Cornhuskers

13. Northwestern Wildcats

14. Minnesota Golden Gophers