Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters

ACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.

If a Final Four is taken away, did it ever exist?

The 1985 Final Four banner that Memphis earned is down for the summer. The plan, as is the case every year, is to put it back up at FedExForum in t...

Big Ten ShootAround: League's elite aim for Final Four berth in Indy

...played only 16 minutes a game for upstart Minnesota last season. He averaged just 5.3 points...League, and was named the co-MVP. The Gophers were at times offensively challenged last season. So...

CHICAGO - MARCH 08: Head coach Tommy Amaker of the Michigan Wolverines coaches against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during Day 1 of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Conference Tournament March 8, 2007 at...

Commish: Big Ten has nothing to defend

With Michigan State playing North Carolina for the national championship and Penn State having already won the NIT, Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany said his conference represented itself well during the postseason.

Big Dance: Who takes the crown?

From Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.

Whose bubble burst? Who snuck in?

Which bubble teams are jumping for joy? Which teams are spitting mad? Here's a look at the bubble teams that made the NCAA tournament's 65-team field and which teams were left out.

Bubble Insider: Friday status report

Insider delves deeper into the Bubble Watch, examining the fortunes of teams on the fringe of qualifying for the NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2009

Big Ten could be big winner

The Big Ten could swoop in late and occupy one-eighth of the NCAA field while the Big East and ACC are left with no more than seven bids each.

Dancing Lessons: Spoiler Alert!

Several disappointing teams still have a chance at minor glory in 2009 by lancing some bubbles in conference tournament play.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2009

Bubble Insider: Magic numbers

Insider delves deeper into the Bubble Watch, examining the fortunes of teams on the fringe of the NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2009

Michigan 67, Minnesota 64

Michigan 67, Minnesota 64

Michigan 74, Minnesota 62

Michigan 74, Minnesota 62

Gophers need to rebound to rebound

Minnesota hosts Purdue on Thursday in what could turn...out to be a major game for the Gophers. Sure, a win helps the overall profile and...

Bulk of Big Ten off to hot starts

The 2008-09 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. So it's time to take a look at where the Big Ten stands with conference play on the horizon.