Big Ten Hoops Weekly

We are back! Get ready for another season of Brett and Steve covering all things Big Ten men's basketball. The first preseason preview episode will be live on Tuesday October 15, with the next two parts dropping October 21 and October 28 so you will be up to speed on everything going on in the conference before the season starts on November 4.Got anything you want us to look out for during the season or any general questions/comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we dive into the Big Ten players most likely to be selected in this week's NBA Draft and their potential professional fitsGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

The end of the college basketball season is sadly upon us, but before we start sorting through the transfer portal and its related happenings, there are two final games to break down, so we dove into Purdue's Final Four victory over NC State before discussing them coming up short against UConn in the National Championship game, which is nothing to hang their heads about. Congrats to Purdue on a great season!Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks again for listening this season! We will be back in a few weeks when the portal settles down and there are more commitments to discuss.

In this week's episode, we recap the showings from Illinois and Purdue in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 before previewing Purdue-NC State and potential championship games as the Big Ten has a team in the Final Four for the first time since 2019!Thanks again to Brew Bags Coffee Company for sponsoring this episode! You can still get 10% off and free shipping on your first order from brewbagscoffee.com by using code 'launch10' at checkout.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss the performance of every Big Ten team that made the NCAA Tournament and Dusty May taking the Michigan coaching job before diving into a preview of Illinois' and Purdue's second weekend gamesThanks again to Brew Bags Coffee Company for sponsoring this podcast! You can get 10% off and free shipping on your first order by using code 'launch10' at checkout at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we break down everything from an exciting Big Ten Tournament, including a surprising run by Wisconsin and Illinois' title before diving headfirst into all the first (and potential second) round matchups for the Big Ten teams in the NCAA Tournament. This is March!Thanks again to Brew Bags Coffee for sponsoring this podcast. You can still get 10% off and free shipping on your first order by using code 'launch10' at checkout at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we break down the last week of the conference season before giving out our regular season awards and previewing the Big Ten TournamentThanks again to Brew Bags Coffee for sponsoring this episode! You can get 10% off and free shipping on your first order by using code 'launch' at checkout at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss Purdue taking care of business and winning its second consecutive regular season championship, Illinois hanging a ton of points on Minnesota and Wisconsin, Iowa's two-win week, Northwestern's increasing injury situation, and other hits from around the conference before diving into the preview of the last week of the regular seasonThanks again to Brew Bags Coffee for sponsoring this episode! You can still get 10% off and free shipping on you first order by using code 'launch10' at checkout at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them into big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss Dale Bonner's buzzer beater against MSU and what that means for the Buckeyes and Spartans, Purdue having another 2-win week, Penn State knocking off Illinois, and Nebraska figuring things out on the road before diving into the weekly preview.Thanks again to our sponsor Brew Bags Coffee Company! You can still get 10% off and free shipping on your first order by using code 'launch10' at checkout at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss Michigan State's 3-game winning streak, Illinois' two-win week, Ohio State firing Chris Holtmann and then upsetting Purdue at home, and other notable outcomes from the past week before diving into the weekly preview.Thanks again to our sponsor Brew Bags Coffee! Get 10% off and free shipping on your first order by using code 'launch10' at checkout at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss 2-0 weeks by Northwestern and Rutgers, Wisconsin's 4-game losing streak, and Purdue extending its conference lead before diving into the week ahead.Thanks to Brew Bags Coffee for sponsoring this episode! You can get 10% off and free shipping on your first order by using code 'launch10' at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss a gritty two-week win from Purdue in two tough games, Wisconsin and Northwestern dropping two games apiece, Illinois and MSU each picking up two wins, and a surprisingly good week from Penn State before diving into the weekly preview.Thanks again to Brew Bags Coffee for sponsoring our podcast! You can still get 10% off and free shipping on your first order by using code 'launch10' at checkout at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss 2-0 weeks by Northwestern, Purdue, Wisconsin, and Illinois and some other notable results from around the conference before diving into a preview that includes a couple of highly-anticipated games in Northwestern-Purdue and Purdue-Wisconsin.Thanks again to Brew Bags Coffee for sponsoring this episode! As a reminder, you can get 10% off and free shipping on your first order by using code 'launch10' at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss Purdue's two road wins, Michigan State and Illinois each completing two-win weeks, Wisconsin falling at Penn State, and other happenings from around the conference before diving into the weekly previewThanks to Brew Bags Coffee for sponsoring this podcast! As a reminder, you can get 10% off and free shipping for your first order by using code 'launch10' at checkout at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss Wisconsin's 5-0 start to conference play, Nebraska 's home win over Purdue, and Maryland taking down Illinois on the road in addition to a look around the rest of the conference before diving into the week aheadThanks again to our sponsor Brew Bags Coffee Company! You can get free shipping and 10% off your first order with the code 'launch10' at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss a few takeaways from the first full week of conference play including Minnesota's winning streak and if it means the Gophers are actually good, Wisconsin's 2-win week, Illinois' first two conference games post-Terrence Shannon, and a few teams that have been disappointing us recently before diving into the weekly previewThanks again to Brew Bags Coffee Company for sponsoring us! Don't forget to get 10% off and free shipping on your first order by visiting brewbagscoffee.com and using code 'launch10' at checkoutGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss Terrence Shannon's legal issues and how Illinois will be affected on the court, Michigan's loss to McNeese State, Rutgers barely surviving Stonehill and Ohio State-West Virginia before diving into the preview of the first full week of conference play.Thanks again to Brew Bags Coffee Company for sponsoring this podcast! You can get free shipping and 10% off your first order with code 'launch10' at checkout at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss Illinois' victory over Missouri, Maryland's road win at UCLA, Nebraska taking down Kansas State, and Northwestern beating Arizona State before trying to figure out what's wrong with Michigan and Rutgers heading into conference play. A couple games from this upcoming low-key week are also coveredThanks again to Brew Bags Coffee Company for sponsoring this episode! You can get 10% off your first order and free shipping by using code 'launch10' at brewbagscoffee.com!Thanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we cover a very interesting week for the conference including: Purdue's win over Arizona, Michigan State's victory over Baylor, Indiana falling to Kansas, and Northwestern's shocking loss to Chicago State before diving into the weekly preview.Thanks again to our sponsor, Brew Bags Coffee Company! Celebrate their launch and get 10% off and free shipping on your first order by using the code 'launch10' at checkout. You can find them at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss yet another uneven week for the conference, including the highs of Purdue's two-win week, Minnesota beating Nebraska, and Illinois looking solid in a split week and the lows of Michigan State, Iowa, and Maryland before delving into the week ahead, including a game of the year candidate in Purdue-Arizona.Thanks again to our sponsors Brew Bags Coffee Company! Be sure to check them out at brewbagscoffee.com and use code launch10 on your first order to get free shipping and 10% off your order!Got questions or comments? Send them to us either via Spotify's Q&A feature or email at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss Northwestern's OT victory over Purdue, Wisconsin's wire-to-wire win over Marquette, the first few conference games, and some more out of conference stumbles before previewing a loaded week for the conference.Thanks to our new sponsor, Brew Bags Coffee Company! You can get 10% off your first order in addition to free shipping by using code launch10 at checkout! Check out their great line of coffee at brewbagscoffee.comGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss MTE titles for Purdue, Wisconsin, and Ohio State in addition to a few teams who underperformed in their respective MTEs before delving into a somewhat smaller preview of the week to comeGot questions or comments? Let us know at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss an up and down showing for the Big Ten in the Gavitt Games and other assorted results before diving into a Feast Week preview, including the Maui Invitational for Purdue, Fort Myers Tip Off for Wisconsin, Acrisure Classic for Michigan State, and Emerald Classic for Ohio State.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Due to time constraints, this episode was recorded before the start of Maryland-UAB and Indiana-Army, which will be discussed next week.In this week's episode, we finally have real basketball games to discuss! We start with the upsets suffered by Michigan State, Maryland, and Rutgers before discussing good showings in ranked losses for Wisconsin and Ohio State. We finish the recap by discussing a few teams that have impressed so far before diving into the weekly preview of the Gavitt Games, Michigan State-Duke, and Indiana-UCONNGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In our final preview episode, we predict our First Team All Big 10 and other awards, including Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and more!Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we preview our projected top half of the conference, consisting of the teams we think will finish 7th all the way to our predicted champion. We'll be back next week with our final preview episode which will be our predicted award winners.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

We are back! In part 1 of the three-part season preview, we talk about the teams we project to finish 14th through 8th in the Big Ten this upcoming season. Part 2 with the remaining teams comes next week!Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

We're back! Season 3 of Big Ten Hoops Weekly kicks off next week, October 23 with the first part of our three-part season preview! We'll be previewing the teams we predict to finish 14th-8th in the conference with the top half prediction episode dropping on October 30 and our preseason awards coming out on November 6.Got questions? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!

In this off-season episode, Brett and Steve discuss the Big Ten's newest expansion at length. Included are such topics as: what Oregon and Washington bring to the conference from a basketball perspective, what the logistics of those games will look like, and what the new conference schedules might look like.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this special off-season episode, Brett and Steve preview the likely NBA draft selections out of the Big Ten and where their ideal landing spots are before covering the returns of Zach Edey, Terrence Shannon Jr., and Coleman Hawkins as well as Paul Mulcahy's transfer from RutgersGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In the first offseason episode, Brett and Steve discuss the hire of Mike Rhoades at Penn State, the main transfer portal entries out of the Big Ten and who teams found elsewhere in the portal, and which former Big Ten players have a chance at getting drafted in a few weeks. Note: this episode was recorded prior to Zach Edey and Terrence Shannon Jr. opting to return to their respective schoolsGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss Michigan State falling to Kansas State in the Sweet 16, Micah Shrewsberry leaving Penn State for Notre Dame, early NBA Draft entries, and a few transfer portal updatesGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss the Big Ten's somewhat disappointing first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, including Purdue's shocking loss to Fairleigh Dickinson, Illinois and Iowa falling to SEC opponents, Northwestern's second ever NCAA Tournament victory, and Indiana's lack of rebounding in a second-round loss to Miami before previewing Michigan State-Kansas State, which is the only Big Ten Sweet 16 gameGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve break down the Big Ten Tournament, including surprising runs by Ohio State and Penn State and Purdue's championship before previewing every NCAA Tournament first round game that will be played by a Big Ten teamGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss a crazy final regular season week of Big Ten hoops culminating in Purdue being named outright champions, Northwestern snagging a double bye, and other happenings before diving into a preview of the Big Ten Tournament starting on WednesdayGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we start with Indiana's road win at Mackey, Maryland's victory over Northwestern (and Purdue clinching a share of the conference title as a result), the insanity of Iowa-Michigan State, and Wisconsin and Michigan's bubble chances (sorry Penn State) before diving into the weekly previewGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve break down the race to the conference championship on the back of strong weeks by Purdue, Northwestern, Indiana's win over Illinois, Nebraska's hot streak (!?), and the current state of the bubble before diving into this week's preview.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss Northwestern's win over Purdue in Evanston, impressive weeks by Indiana and Michigan State, and the shrinking bubble opportunities for a few teams before diving into the weekly previewGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, we discuss Indiana's win over Purdue in Bloomington and dive into strong weeks from Maryland, Iowa, and Rutgers before talking about the current state of the conference bubble teams. As always, we round things out with the weekly previewGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening! 

In this week's episode, we discuss undefeated weeks by Purdue, Northwestern, Indiana, and Illinois, Iowa's win over Rutgers, and Penn State's domination of Michigan before diving into the weekly preview.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve once again discuss a dominant week from Purdue, Indiana's hot streak, Northwestern's COVID pause, and OSU and Wisconsin getting important wins before diving into the preview of the week aheadGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss the degree to which Purdue has separated from the rest of the conference, strong weeks by Illinois and Iowa, and Wisconsin's third straight loss without Tyler Wahl before previewing the week aheadGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve dive into Rutgers' impressive win at Purdue, Iowa's great week, Northwestern taking down Illinois and Indiana, and some other happenings around the league before discussing the week to come in the weekly previewGot questions or comments? Send them to big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve talk Iowa's recent slide, Michigan's shocking loss to Central Michigan and subsequent thrashing of Maryland, and Ohio State's road win at Northwestern before diving into this week's conference slateGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss Iowa's shocking loss to Eastern Illinois, Illinois being dismantled by Missouri, Xavier Johnson's injury, and Northwestern's romp through Chicago schools before diving into the week ahead, which consists of a lot of conference games, including two big ones for IowaGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

This week, Brett and Steve discuss Maryland's home loss to UCLA, Indiana's big loss at Kansas, and OSU's collapse against UNC before discussing Northwestern's win against DePaul, Rutgers' victory over Wake, and Purdue holding on against Davidson. Also featured is a preview of this week's games, including Michigan-UNC and Illinois-MissouriGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve dissect a weird week for the Big Ten, including the controversial ending to OSU-Rutgers, Wisconsin's 2-conference win week, and Illinois' win over Texas and subsequent home loss to Penn State, among other things. As always, the show is ended with a preview of the week to come, including Maryland-UCLA and Indiana-KansasGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening and don't forget to leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve start with Nebraska's impressive win over Creighton before breaking down the results of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge and the first few games of conference play, including Maryland's victory over the Illini. As always, the week to come is previewed, including the Jimmy V Classic and more conference matchups.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss Purdue's dominance in the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament, OSU's trip to Maui, Wisconsin in the Bahamas, and the rest of the Big Ten's MTEs before delving into a preview of this week's games, including the (now final) Big Ten/ACC Challenge and the first couple conference gamesGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswkly. Also please don't forget to subscribe and leave reviews wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening! 

In this week's episode, we recapped a big week for the Big Ten, including Michigan State's triumphs over Kentucky and Villanova, Illinois' win over UCLA and close loss to Virginia, and Maryland's back-to-back victories over St. Louis and Miami (FL). As always, we finish with a preview of the week to come, including Ohio State in Maui, Wisconsin in the Bahamas, and Northwestern in MexicoGot questions or comments? Send them to big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!

In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss the first week of the college basketball season, including Michigan State's close loss to Gonzaga, Wisconsin's takedown of Stanford, and Michigan's escape from Emoni Bates. Some standouts from the first week are also discussed before this week is previewed, including the Gavitt Games and Champions' ClassicGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @big10hoopswklyThanks for listening!