Surprise standouts, clutch shots and screaming student sections are on full display, as it’s starting to feel a bit more like March.

We’re a month away from the Big Dance and the Big Ten title is still within reach for a plethora of teams. There is clear parity among the top squads in the conference, but there isn’t a team outside of Lincoln that can’t create some chaos in the standings. Here’s the sixth edition of our Big Ten basketball power rankings:

1. No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini

Previous Ranking: 3

Record: 16-5 (9-2 B1G)

Next Game: @ Indiana

Kofi Cockburn put up 37 points against the Wisconsin Badgers while missing only three shots, sending Illinois to a 80-67 victory and giving them sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.