Everyone is talking about MSU. Everyone is still confident Purdue will be good, though not as good as 2 weeks ago. Everyone is certain Thad Matta has set up enough rental players to beat some good teams.
Few people are talking about Illinois, perhaps the most realistic challenger for the conference title. Even fewer are talking about Wisconsin, a team that usually just finds a way. Almost no one is talking about Indiana. Don't sleep on Indiana. They are going to be very, very good over the next 2 seasons. Minny and NWstrn can win games, especially MN.
No one is talking about Michigan, Penn State or Iowa. That's probably fair.
The point is, from top to bottom,* this league is good. Very, very good.
MSU will win [at least a share of] the big ten and make the elite 8 IF they stay healthy and find a solid rotation early. They will not finish the season in the top 5, will not get a #1 seed, and will not always look great. By the end of the season this team will gain speed and depth on the perimeter, as the younger guards gain experience. The bigs? They will be solid all year. In fact, I can't remember more depth from the 3-5 positions, well, ever for MSU. In fact, off the top of my head I can't think of a team in the country with better post depth this season.
By the way, Izzo is the president of the NABC, and is not in favor of the proposed rule changes ending July recruiting. In essence, it would empower runners and agents because, lets face it, people are going to be out there on behalf of schools recruiting anyways. Guess who is in favor of it? Calipari! Hey! Who wudda thought?!
*By bottom I mean the 8th team. psu, michigan and iowa are going to be horrid. Again.
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