We’re by 1 / 4 of Massive Ten play for many groups and there’s a brand new staff atop this week’s convention energy rankings. Right here is our third version of Massive Ten energy rankings:
(Notice: Effectivity numbers beneath solely embrace convention video games.)
18. Minnesota (8-8, 0-5, 1.032 PPP, 1.255 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 5)
The Golden Gophers are nonetheless winless in Massive Ten play after a double-overtime loss at Williams Area to Ohio State and a 21-point loss at Wisconsin final week. KenPom doesn’t give Minnesota higher than a 24 % likelihood to win any of its subsequent 5 video games. Minnesota ranks final within the Massive Ten in defensive rebounding share and opponent free throw charge.
17. Washington (10-7, 1-5, .945 PPP, 1.142 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 2)
It was a tricky journey to Michigan for the Huskies, who misplaced by 34 to Michigan State on Thursday and by 16 to Michigan on Sunday. Nice Osobor, a significant pickup within the switch portal for Washington within the offseason, has been underwhelming from an effectivity standpoint. The 6-foot-8 ahead is capturing 46 % from the sphere and 57.3 % from the free throw line.
16. Rutgers (8-8, 1-4, .96 PPP, 1.104 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 9)
Rutgers has misplaced three straight and 4 of its final 5, together with an 18-point beatdown by the hands of Purdue at Jersey Mike’s Area on Thursday. Dylan Harper’s bout with the flu was a setback, however Steve Pikiell didn’t construct a reliable roster round Harper and Ace Bailey. The NCAA event is a pipedream for Rutgers and the Scarlet Knights are combating to make it to the Massive Ten event, which solely contains 15 groups this season.
15. Northwestern (10-6, 1-4, 1.018 PPP, 1.101 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 1)
Losers of three straight, Northwestern was off for a full week earlier than returning to motion and dropping 78-68 on Sunday to Michigan State in Evanston. The Wildcats are the worst 3-point capturing staff within the Massive Ten (26.3 %). The Wildcats have a pivotal residence sport on Thursday in opposition to Maryland.
14. Penn State (12-5, 2-4, 1.017 PPP, 1.097 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 11)
After rising to No. 32 in KenPom in mid-December, the Nittany Lions have dropped three straight. Final Wednesday, the Nittany Lions have been trounced by 39 factors by Illinois in Champaign. Penn State returned residence on Sunday with out Ace Baldwin Jr. (again) and misplaced by one to Oregon. Up subsequent for Penn State: A visit to East Lansing to tackle Michigan State, which is 5-0 in league play.
13. USC (10-6, 2-3, 1.038 PPP, 1.032 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 6)
On Saturday, the Trojans pulled off probably the most surprising win of the younger Massive Ten season in Champaign. Behind 31 factors from Desmond Claude, USC went into the State Farm Heart and shocked Illinois, 82-72. After wanting like a staff that might be on the cutline for the Massive Ten event early within the season, Eric Musselman has the Trojans transferring towards the center of the pack within the league.
12. Indiana (13-4, 4-2, 1.066 PPP, 1.061 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 18)
Indiana beat USC comfortably, 82-69, on Wednesday earlier than getting blown out on Saturday evening by Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Area. Sadly for the Hoosiers, double-digit losses in Massive Ten play have been frequent below Mike Woodson. Courting again to the 2021-22 season, 16 of IU’s 31 Massive Ten losses have come by double figures. The Hoosiers host Illinois on Tuesday earlier than touring to Ohio State on Friday evening.
11. Nebraska (12-4, 2-3, .989 PPP, 1.15 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 3)
Nebraska blew a 15-point second-half result in Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Area on Tuesday and misplaced 97-87 in additional time. The highway woes in Massive Ten play continued on Sunday when the Huskers have been waxed 104-68 by Purdue at Mackey Area. Luckily for Nebraska, three of their subsequent 5 video games are at Pinnacle Financial institution Area, the place they’re unbeaten this season.
10. Ohio State (10-6, 2-3, 1.0 PPP, 1.05 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 14)
The Buckeyes averted a horrible loss by escaping with an 89-88 additional time win in opposition to Minnesota final Monday at Williams Area. Sadly for Jake Diebler, Ohio State returned to Worth Metropolis Area and misplaced 73-71 to Oregon on Thursday. Three of the following 5 for Ohio State are on the highway, which makes Friday’s residence sport in opposition to Indiana pivotal for the Buckeyes, who appear to be a fringe NCAA event staff.
9. UCLA (11-5, 2-3, .985 PPP, 1.078 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 4)
The Bruins have dropped three straight after a 65-62 win in opposition to Gonzaga on Dec. 28. Mick Cronin known as out his staff and training employees after a 94-75 blowout loss to Michigan in Los Angeles on Tuesday. On Friday, Cronin adopted that up with an ejection in a 79-61 loss at Maryland. Tonight’s sport at Rutgers might be a litmus take a look at for whether or not UCLA will stick collectively as a staff given all that went on final week.
8. Maryland (11-4, 2-3, 1.1 PPP, 1.068 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 3)
On Friday, Kevin Willard’s staff bounced again from a two-loss journey to the West Coast with a snug 79-61 win in opposition to UCLA on the Xfinity Heart. The Terps can climb up the Massive Ten standings this week with a house sport in opposition to Minnesota tonight and a highway journey to Northwestern on Thursday. The one obvious weak point for Maryland proper now could be the defensive glass. The Terps permit Massive Ten foes to seize 32.3 % of their misses in league play.
7. Iowa (12-4, 3-2, 1.155 PPP, 1.147 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 10)
The Hawkeyes rebounded from a humbling 116-85 loss at Wisconsin on Jan. 3 with back-to-back residence wins in opposition to Nebraska and Indiana. Payton Sandfort went for 30 factors in opposition to the Huskers and adopted it up with 23 factors in opposition to the Hoosiers. Sandfort has been streaky this season and Iowa wants extra consistency from him to get again to the NCAA event.
6. Wisconsin (13-3, 3-2, 1.179 PPP, 1.023 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 13)
No Chucky Hepburn and AJ Storr? No drawback for Greg Gard. The Badgers have overcome their switch portal losses and are a greater staff this season. Wisconsin presently has the Twelfth-best offense within the nation by 16 video games. After three straight losses to Michigan, Marquette and Illinois, Wisconsin has received 5 straight and can look to increase that streak to 6 on Tuesday on the Kohl Heart in opposition to Ohio State.
5. Oregon (15-2, 4-2, 1.074 PPP, 1.119 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 8)
The Geese have received six of their final seven, together with a pair of slender wins at Ohio State and Penn State final week. Oregon will host Purdue on Saturday in what shall be one of many prime video games within the league this week. Nate Bittle has been terrific for Dana Altman. The large man is averaging 13.7 factors and seven.8 rebounds in 26.6 minutes after lacking most of final season with an damage.
4. Illinois (12-4, 4-2, 1.106 PPP, .959 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 15)
The Combating Illini have been with out Kasparas Jakucionis (forearm damage) final week and his absence was a difficulty in an 82-72 loss to USC on Saturday on the State Farm Heart. This week is essential for Illinois to remain within the Massive Ten title race. The Illini journey to Indiana on Tuesday and Michigan State on Sunday.
3. Purdue (13-4, 5-1, 1.214 PPP, .999 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 16)
Matt Painter’s staff is enjoying in addition to any staff within the convention by six video games. The Boilermakers have received 5 straight however have additionally performed a good league schedule so far. That stated, Braden Smith and Trey Kaufmann Renn are enjoying at an All-Massive Ten stage and the Boilermakers made 19 3s in a beatdown of Nebraska on Sunday afternoon.
2. Michigan State (14-2, 5-0, 1.20 PPP, .893 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 17)
The Spartans have the perfect effectivity margin within the Massive Ten and have received every convention sport by at the very least seven factors. Michigan State has received 9 straight, which is tied for the nation’s third-longest profitable streak. Tom Izzo’s staff is balanced offensively, with only one participant averaging in double figures and eight guys averaging between six and 9.7 factors per sport.
1. Michigan (13-3, 5-0, 1.177 PPP, 1.035 PPP allowed, convention SOS: 12)
Dusty Might has guided Michigan to the highest of the Massive Ten by 5 video games. The Wolverines completed final within the league final season below Juwan Howard. Danny Wolf is a reputable contender for Massive Ten participant of the yr and Michigan performs an thrilling model of offense that’s enjoyable to look at.
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Filed to: Massive Ten Energy Rankings
