The Big Ten’s monster conference tournament is approaching.Â
As the calendar turns to March, bettors will be anticipating college basketball odds from specific conference tournaments. And no conference is bigger and longer than the 18-team Big Ten.Â
It’s been many years since the last time the Big Ten won a national championship in men’s college basketball. But this year’s group features major contenders at the top and a capable middle class that could be dangerous if they can crack the NCAA Tournament field.
There’s also Nebraska, which is looking for its first NCAA win in program history.
So, yes, this year’s Big Ten basketball tournament will be full of drama and major stakes. Here’s a look at what the conference bracket would look like if the season ended today.
Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket 2026
- No. 1 Michigan vs. Iowa Pod Winner
- No. 4 Illinois vs. Purdue Pod Winner
No. 5 Purdue Pod: Purdue vs. Winner of Washington/Minnesota
No. 8 Iowa Pod: Iowa vs. Ohio State OR Winner of Oregon/Maryland
- No. 2 Nebraska vs. UCLA Pod Winner
- No. 3 Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Pod Winner
No. 6 Wisconsin Pod: Wisconsin vs. USC/Rutgers
No. 7 UCLA Pod: UCLA vs. Indiana OR Winner of Northwestern/Penn State
Current Big Ten Standings
- Michigan (16-1)
- Nebraska (13-4)
- Michigan State (13-4)
- Illinois (13-4)
- Purdue (12-4)
- Wisconsin (11-6)
- UCLA (11-6)
- Iowa (10-7)
- Ohio State (9-8)
- Indiana (8-9)
- USC (7-10)
- Washington (6-11)
- Minnesota (6-11)
- Rutgers (4-13)
- Northwestern (4-13)
- Oregon (4-13)
- Maryland (4-13)
- Penn State (2-15)
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