The Big Ten Tournament starts tomorrow, but really gets going in earnest on Friday. The two games on Wednesday are pretty much inconsequential, and Thursday has a handful of games where teams need some help to get into the field. It is a safe bet that at least eight teams from the conference can get into the tourney, but can we get nine? Friday’s first game will go a long way in determining that.
Here is where the league stands heading to Indy.
Definitely Out (Barring a Big Ten Tournament title)
Nebraska - 7-19, 3-16 – NET: 127, KenPom: 92 – What Nebraska did in winning three games during their marathon February was admirable, and they came very close to getting both Illinois and Northwestern as well.