Purdue has had some horrible luck with injuries in the past couple of years. The Boilermakers should be near the top of the Big Ten if they can reverse that trend in 2011-12.
Conference Notes
Wisconsin Badgers 2011-12 Preview
Bo Ryan has one of the top players in the nation in Jordan Taylor, which could keep the Badgers competitive with Ohio State atop the Big Ten standings in 2011-12.
Eastern Washington Eagles 2011-12 Preview
Eastern Washington has the looks of a team that could contend for a conference title — or could slip to the middle of the pack. It all depends on how well the Eagles bond without their point guard from 2010-11.
Idaho State Bengals 2011-12 Preview
Idaho State doesn’t enter 2011-12 with lofty expectations, but the Bengals certainly will have a towering presence in 7’4” Jakub Kusmieruk, a transfer from Central Florida.
Montana Grizzlies 2011-12 Preview
Montana might be a match up nightmare for most of the Big Sky with Derek Selvig on the roster. The 7-footer can step out to hit 3-points, leading the team with 39 last season.
Montana State Bobcats 2011-12 Preview
Montana State has quite a few new pieces to add to the puzzle in 2011-12, which includes missing about 60 percent of last season’s scoring and rebounding after four starters departed from the 2010-11 team.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 2011-12 Preview
The Lumberjacks face some uncertainty in 2011-12 as an injury could leave Northern Arizona without its best player for some time.
Northern Colorado Bears 2011-12 Preview
Northern Colorado cashed in on an experienced roster last season and won a Big Sky title and bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Bears will have a tougher time in 2011-12 with significant roster turnover.
Portland State Vikings 2011-12 Preview
Coach Tyler Geving should continue to steer the Vikings north in the Big Sky standings in 2011-12 with an experienced roster at the helm.
Sacramento State Hornets 2011-12 Preview
Sacramento State came just short plenty of times last season, and the Hornets might find similar frustration ahead in 2011-12.
