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Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon talks to his team during a workout at the team's NCAA college basketball media day, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Turgeon still hoping for long postseason run at Maryland

By Noah Trister Oct. 20, 2021 06:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Minnesota's Payton Willis drives the ball past Penn State's Myreon Jones during an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Willis is one of several transfers who joined new coach Ben Johnson’s team, after playing for Charleston last season. He was with Minnesota in 2019-20.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
As Ben Johnson takes over, Gophers put the 'new' in new look

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) drives upcourt ahead of Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Iowa City, Iowa. The Spartans will lean on Hauser to be a consistent leader after an up-and-down season left him with a 9.7 scoring average last year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Coach Izzo says he's ticked off Michigan State is unranked

By Larry Lage Oct. 20, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 11, 2021, file photo, Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) dunks over Minnesota center Sam Freeman (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. Ohio State opens on Nov. 9 against Akron, welcoming back fans to Value City Arena for the first time since 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 17 Ohio St looks to rebound from early tournament exit

By Jacob Benge Oct. 20, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 19, 2021, file photo, Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell claps during the first half of a men's college basketball game against Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis. Rutgers of the Big Ten Conference made the NCAA Tournament last season for the first time since 1991. The Scarlet Knights defeated Clemson in the opening round of the tournament and lost to Houston in the second round. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rutgers: High hopes after ending NCAA Tournament drought

By Tom Canavan Oct. 20, 2021 02:10 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa men's head coach Fran McCaffery addresses the media during the first day of the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Indianapolis. McCaffery goes into this season without two players who combined to average nearly 40 points and 15 rebounds per game last season. Both were NBA draft picks, one was national player of the year. Yes, Iowa's 12th-year coach has his work cut out for him. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Hawkeyes taking committee approach to replacing their stars

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 20, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

Bryce McGowens (5) dunks the ball during the Nebraska men's NCAA college basketball team's Pro Day workout Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at the Hendricks Training Complex in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Hoiberg believes this is season Nebraska will show progress

By Eric Olson Oct. 20, 2021 01:46 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Brad Davison speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wisconsin hoping to succeed without its usual experience

By Steve Megargee Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Michigan head basketball coach Juwan Howard, front left, talks with forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) during an NCAA college basketball practice during media day, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 6 Michigan shoots for national title under Juwan Howard

By Larry Lage Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Illinois' Kofi Cockburn addresses the media during the first day of the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Deep Illini build expectations around big man Kofi Cockburn

By Gavin Good Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Indiana men's head coach Mike Woodson speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hoosiers embracing Woodson's more free-flowing offense

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Northwestern men's head coach Chris Collins speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Collins hopes to get Northwestern back on winning path

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Purdue men's head coach Matt Painter speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 7 Boilermakers using NCAA Tourney loss as motivation

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Penn State's Myles Dread speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State vets hoping coaching change yields fast results

By Travis Johnson Oct. 20, 2021 01:53 AM EDT

Wisconsin men's head coach Greg Gard speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wisconsin ready for fresh start after difficult season

By Steve Megargee Oct. 11, 2021 06:55 PM EDT

Purdue women's head coach Katie Gearlds speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
5 new coaches take stage as Big Ten readies for season

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2021 06:35 PM EDT

Indiana's Rob Phinisee speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big Ten putting priority on mental health after tough season

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Nebraska men's head coach Fred Hoiberg addresses the media during the first day of the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
COVID-19 concerns prompt Stringer to skip Big Ten media day

By Michael Marot Oct. 07, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Michigan's Eli Brooks, left, and teammate Hunter Dickinson address the media during the first day of the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Big Ten welcomes changes as new basketball era begins

By Michael Marot Oct. 07, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Indiana's Trey Galloway, right, answers questions during the program's NCAA college basketball media day in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (Rich Janzaruk/The Herald-Times via AP)
Woodson wants to lead Hoosiers basketball back to pinnacle

By Michael Marot Sep. 27, 2021 06:39 PM EDT