I think the Big Ten has a couple teams that will do well in the tourney and the rest, so-so.
Here are my thoughts:
Michigan State did not play all that well in the 2nd half against Purdue but their best basketball is still ahead of them, I think.. I like their draw, especially heading back to Chicago. I think they will make a serious run. On the other side of their bracket, I feel Virginia is a bit overrated but they play really good defense.. I still think Virginia's last couple years were better teams and would not surprise me to see Purdue come out of the other side of the bracket. Back to Michigan State, Denzel Valentine and their shooting guards have played well.. Matt Costello has developed nicely and Davis is going to be a stud. At least to the Elite 8. Seton Hall is a team to be wary of for them as they play well as a team
Purdue is a tough team to match up against with their back-to-the basket old school bigs.. They alter things on defense, as well. If they can get a strong start, that is key.. I honestly think they can beat Virginia on their half of the draw as I don't think the Cavaliers can score enough points to beat everyone in their region. Purdue gets to the second weekend at least.
Indiana.. Looking forward to the matchup with Kentucky... With Indiana, everything is about hitting early shots and consistency in defense.. They start strong and they can beat anyone with that shooting.. They can look as bad as they are good... I say to the Sweet 16.
Iowa......Another McCaffrey dud on the way... Don't know if they escape their first weekend
Wisconsin.. Never know about that team.. Depends how Koenig and Hayes play, of course. Gard is a good preparation coach so I am up in the air on this one.
Michigan - Got to hit the 3 ball early and often, in their play-in game and all others.. Don't think they will have the horses to go real far but you never know with a team that can shoot the 3's. Don't think they will get to the second weekend.
Maryland.... Everything is about guard play, especially with Trimble and consistency of Jon Layman, up front. Robert Carter is underrated.. Diamond Stone is very good as a freshman.. Trimble can carry the team as can Sulaimon.. Can they put it all together, is the question.. Might get knocked out early but I can see them squeaking into the second weekend.
Here are my thoughts:
Michigan State did not play all that well in the 2nd half against Purdue but their best basketball is still ahead of them, I think.. I like their draw, especially heading back to Chicago. I think they will make a serious run. On the other side of their bracket, I feel Virginia is a bit overrated but they play really good defense.. I still think Virginia's last couple years were better teams and would not surprise me to see Purdue come out of the other side of the bracket. Back to Michigan State, Denzel Valentine and their shooting guards have played well.. Matt Costello has developed nicely and Davis is going to be a stud. At least to the Elite 8. Seton Hall is a team to be wary of for them as they play well as a team
Purdue is a tough team to match up against with their back-to-the basket old school bigs.. They alter things on defense, as well. If they can get a strong start, that is key.. I honestly think they can beat Virginia on their half of the draw as I don't think the Cavaliers can score enough points to beat everyone in their region. Purdue gets to the second weekend at least.
Indiana.. Looking forward to the matchup with Kentucky... With Indiana, everything is about hitting early shots and consistency in defense.. They start strong and they can beat anyone with that shooting.. They can look as bad as they are good... I say to the Sweet 16.
Iowa......Another McCaffrey dud on the way... Don't know if they escape their first weekend
Wisconsin.. Never know about that team.. Depends how Koenig and Hayes play, of course. Gard is a good preparation coach so I am up in the air on this one.
Michigan - Got to hit the 3 ball early and often, in their play-in game and all others.. Don't think they will have the horses to go real far but you never know with a team that can shoot the 3's. Don't think they will get to the second weekend.
Maryland.... Everything is about guard play, especially with Trimble and consistency of Jon Layman, up front. Robert Carter is underrated.. Diamond Stone is very good as a freshman.. Trimble can carry the team as can Sulaimon.. Can they put it all together, is the question.. Might get knocked out early but I can see them squeaking into the second weekend.
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