March 18, 2025

College Basketball Power Rankings: Ohio State, Maryland and Michigan keep Big Ten relevant


4:36 PM ET Going into the season, the common thought surrounding the Big Ten was that Michigan State was the heavy favorite and the only questions were who was second-best, and were there more than three legitimately good teams in the league. The first question is still up for debate, although the candidates are different a month into the season, but the second question has been answered. And now the biggest talking point around the league is clear: The Big Ten has been the best league in the country through the first month-plus of the season. Stream more than 1,500 men’s college basketball games this season from over 20 conferences, including the Big 12, American and Atlantic 10. Watch all season long on ESPN+ The list of high-quality teams the league has defeated is long: Gonzaga, Virginia, Villanova, North Carolina (twice), Seton Hall, Marquette (twice), Florida State, VCU, Texas Tech…

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