Illinois begins the school year on top, but Michigan State, Michigan and a loaded group of contenders could turn the 2026-27 Big Ten race into the deepest title fight in college basketball.

Physicality is practically synonymous with Big Ten basketball. There isn’t another league in the country that boasts such a contact-seeking, body blow-embracing attitude. Players, coaches and fans ...

It's never too early to look ahead to the 2026-27 college basketball season.