There’s plenty of news coming out of the Big Ten to overshadow Michigan State’s opener against North Carolina on the USS Carl Vinson. But the nod to honoring U.S. troops and veterans embodies the positivity that we love in college hoops.
Author: dhocker
2011-12 Big Ten Conference Preview
The Big Ten has some of the country’s best returning players in Jared Sullinger, Draymond Green and Jordan Taylor, though there are quite a few teams in transition entering 2011-12.
Illinois Fighting Illini 2011-12 Preview
Illinois lost plenty of talent after last season, though the Illini also have plenty of talent remaining to make this season interesting.
Indiana Hoosiers 2011-12 Preview
Hoosier fans are itching for a return to glory days, and coach Tom Crean might face a greater sense of urgency starting in 2011-12.
Iowa Hawkeyes 2011-12 Preview
The Hawkeyes will look to take a step forward in coach Fran McCaffery’s second season at Iowa. That step might not net them a much better finish in the Big Ten in 2011-12.
Michigan Wolverines 2011-12 Preview
John Beilein has the Wolverines on the rise, though the early departure of Darius Morris might slow that ascension in 2011-12.
Michigan State Spartans 2011-12 Preview
Coach Tom Izzo proves year in and year out that he’s one of the top coaches in the country, and he’ll be working over time in the 2011-12 to get a bunch of new guys to mesh with one another.
Minnesota Golden Gophers 2011-12 Preview
Minnesota has plenty of beef upfront. However, the Golden Gophers lack much nutritional balance beyond the big guys, and a rough 2011-12 could be in store.
Nebraska Huskers 2011-12 Preview
Nebraska has a new home for 2011-12, but the Huskers’ results might not be much better in the Big Ten than they were in the Big 12.
Northwestern Wildcats 2011-12 Preview
Northwestern returns most of its lineup from a pretty decent 2010-11 campaign. Will the 2011-12 season be the one in which the Wildcats finally break through into the NCAA Tournament?
