“The Big Ten was bad this year. No way around the truth.”
– Bracketography’s David Mihm on Selection Sunday.
Lost in all the Selection Sunday madness was any discussion of the Big Ten. And, because of the questionable season the entire conference put together, maybe the lack of discussion [...]

Regardless of what happens in Indianapolis at this week’s Big Ten Tournament, Wisconsin, Purdue, Indiana and Wisconsin all are dancing. One team – Ohio State – still has realistic dreams of a landing on the right side of the Selection Sunday bubble.
That makes this year’s Big Ten Tournament a little mundane, but there are still [...]

Record: (23-7, 14-3 Big Ten)
Key Wins: @Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Michigan State, N-Louisville
Key Losses: Wofford, Iowa State, @Missouri, @Ohio State
Key Stats: 8.2 – Purdue’s steals per game, second in the Big Ten.
87.9 – Purdue’s defensive efficiency (points allowed in 100 opponent possessions), 11th in the country
Key Numbers: RPI: 31; SOS: 90; NCSOS: 241; Vs. Top 50: 5-4
Biggest [...]

When analyzing matchups, experts tend to look at the obvious: rankings, star players, and big-name coaches. All of these play a factor, but sometimes a win just comes down to knowing your opponent.
How does the opposition score? From the foul line? Mid-range jumpers? Three-pointers? And, almost as important, where are your team’s defensive weaknesses? Can [...]

2006-2007 Record: 22-12 (9-7, Big 10, T-4th)
Postseason Games:

3/9/2007
Iowa
Big Ten Tournament
W
74-55

3/9/2007
Ohio State
Big Ten Tournament
L
63-52

3/16/2007
Arizona
NCAA
W
72-63

3/18/2007
Florida
NCAA
L
74-67

Returning Statistical Leaders:
7.2 ppg – Chris Kramer
4.9 rpg – Gordon Watt
2.5 apg – Chris Kramer

Starting Lineup:
Key Stat:

C
JaJuan Johnson
6’10
Fr.
Based on three games, a 10-pt, 5-reb guy

PF
Robbie Hummel
6’8
Fr.
Nearly 2 double-doubles in 3 games

SF
Chris Kreamer
6’3
So.
Had 64 steals in stellar freshman season

SG
Keaton Grant
6’4
So.
Likes to dish (2.6 [...]

Purdue (3-0) is undefeated through three games but the Boilermakers have not left Mackey Arena, nor have they entertained any decent competition in their home. Included in the three wins was a narrow 66-62 win over Lipscomb, while the other two were blowouts over Bethune-Cookman and Loyola (IL). Playing the Clemson Tigers in Littlejohn Coliseum [...]