The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network talks about the newest round of Conference Realignment. Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) and Noah Bieniek (@NoahB77_) talk about the biggest Big Ten storylines headed into the 2024-25 season. At the end of the episode Mac and Bieniek conduct a draft. They rank the Big Ten basketball teams based on their likely success, or lack there of, over the next five years.
What will life after Zach Edey look like for Matt Painter and the Purdue Boilermakers? Can Tom Izzo and Sparty get back to the promise land in the modern day Transfer Portal & NIL era? How hot is Mike Woodson’s seat for the Indiana Hoosiers? Can Brad Underwood and the Illinois Fighting Illini continue to dominate portal class after portal class? Will Dusty May be able to have success right away in Ann Arbor for the Michigan Wolverines? Can Jake Diebler continue the momentum from last year’s interim season with the Ohio State Buckeyes?
How will Mick Cronin fare back in the midwest with his UCLA Bruins? Can the Muss Bus capture the magic out west with the USC Trojans? Will Dana Altman have success in yet another league with the Oregon Ducks? How long will it take Danny Sprinkle to get the Washington Huskies relevant? Can Kevin Willard get the Maryland Terrapins back to the Big Dance in his 3rd year? What are realistic expectations for Steve Pikiell and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
What other basketball teams in the Big Ten have potential to climb in the top half of contenders? Mac and Bieniek discuss on The College Basketball Experience podcast. Stick with us throughout the offseason for other CBB News and takes!
