Big Ten

Tournament Odds: BCS Conferences

Since its incarnation 10 years ago, the ACC-Big Ten Challenge has been one-sided with the Atlantic Coast Conference winning each of the nine challenges played to date. This year is shaping up to be no different as a much stronger ACC looks to cap a blissful decade of dominance. The Big Ten is poised to score at least a few wins this year though. We break down the challenge, game by game.

Monday, December 1 - No. 19 Wisconsin (5-1) at Virginia Tech (4-2)

It doesn't appear that too many Big Ten teams are going to light the college hoops world on fire this season.  However, more than likely this will only be a temporary slump.  With the level of coaching talent roaming the sidelines in the league, its teams are sure to be competing for national championships again sooner rather than later.

1) Tom Izzo - Michigan State

Big Ten Player Grades

CHN's 31 conference ranking, including 10 year historical averages based on average RPI finish. For more information on historical RPI averages, check out the Conference Data Page. Links lead to league preview pages.