Big Ten Teams Gear Up for Conference Play with Buy Games: A Preview of Exciting Matchups and Potential Upsets
As the college basketball season gears up after the holiday break, the Big Ten teams are preparing for conference play with a series of buy games. Utah is projected to win only one game in the Big 12 according to KenPom, while Washington's offense is solid but lacks three-point attempts. Illinois is expected to dominate against Southern, and Iowa is likely to overpower UMass Lowell. McNeese, under new coach Bill Armstrong, faces a tough challenge against Michigan, the top team in the country. Kent State's offensive focus may not be enough against Purdue, and Cornell's three-point shooting could pose a threat to Delaware State. Rutgers and Minnesota are favored to win against Fairleigh Dickinson and Delaware State, respectively. The upcoming games offer an exciting mix of matchups and potential upsets.