Illinois lost plenty of talent after last season, though the Illini also have plenty of talent remaining to make this season interesting.
Conference Notes
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?
Ohio State Buckeyes 2011-12 Preview
Ohio State figures to be a title contender again in 2011-12, but the Buckeyes have plenty of major pieces to replace.
Penn State Nittany Lions 2011-12 Preview
Penn State is moving on from the Ed DeChellis and Talor Battle years, and the 2011-12 season could be a tough transition for fans in State College.
