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Joe Lunardi's men's Bracketology March Madness watch guide
The Wildcats and Blue Devils are playing to keep hold of their current positions on the top line.
Behind Morez Johnson Jr., Michigan clinches outright Big Ten crown
No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night and clinched the Big Ten regular-season title.
No. 3 Michigan claims Big Ten regular-season title with an 84-70 win over No. 10 Illinois
— Morez Johnson Jr. had 19 points and 11 rebounds against his former team as No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night and clinched the Big Ten regular-season title.
NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field
The Gators ride an eight-game win streak back toward the top as they prepare to defend their title.
Ranking 25 men's college basketball breakout stars in 2025-26
From injury comebacks to bigger roles than forecasted, these players are outperforming preseason expectations.
Men's Bubble Watch: Tracking which teams will make (or miss) the NCAA tournament
The Bulldogs and Longhorns let Vanderbilt and Florida, respectively, run away late in key Tuesday night games.
Men's college basketball Power Rankings: Duke rises to No. 1
The Blue Devils look like they have the inside track to the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament.
The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois
The Fighting Illini star has ascended toward the top of a historically talented freshman class.
6 key takeaways from a mock Selection Sunday exercise
From metrics to star injuries and Charles Bediako, the key discussion points that could define March Madness.
AP men's college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown
Duke claims No. 1 after beating Michigan, while Arizona reclaims a spot in the top two after beating Houston.
Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
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| Michigan | 89.0 | - | 2 | 27 |
| Nebraska | 78.5 | 2.5 | 4 | 24 |
| Michigan State | 78.4 | 3.5 | 5 | 23 |
| Illinois | 84.6 | 5 | 7 | 22 |
| Purdue | 82.6 | 4.5 | 6 | 22 |
| Wisconsin | 82.7 | 7.5 | 9 | 19 |
| UCLA | 78.0 | 7.5 | 9 | 19 |
| Iowa | 75.9 | 6.5 | 8 | 20 |
| Ohio State | 79.5 | 9.5 | 11 | 17 |
| Indiana | 79.3 | 9.5 | 11 | 17 |
| USC | 79.6 | 8.5 | 10 | 18 |
| Washington | 76.3 | 12.5 | 14 | 14 |
| Minnesota | 70.8 | 13.5 | 15 | 13 |
| Northwestern | 74.1 | 14.5 | 16 | 12 |
| Rutgers | 70.3 | 15.5 | 17 | 11 |
| Oregon | 71.6 | 15.5 | 17 | 11 |
| Maryland | 70.9 | 15.5 | 17 | 11 |
| Penn State | 74.9 | 15.5 | 17 | 11 |
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