As I said back in November, the Big Ten was bound for disappointment in this 2007-08 season. So far, my not-so-bold prediction has come to fruition. We've learned very quickly that the Big Ten is the NFC of college basketball. It's ugly, it's sluggish, but nonetheless, it often times resembles basketball. So far, Big Ten fans (the few but proud remaining) have witnessed just a few of the 11 squads rising to the surface and playing some decent-to-good ball. Here's a rundown of this past week:
Team of the Week - Indiana. Not many people can argue this one. IU is one of the aforementioned few teams in the Big Ten that is actually playing worthwhile basketball this season. Following a disappointing loss to Xavier, the Hoosiers rebounded with a big win against then-ranked Southern Illinois. Eric Gordon is firing on all cylinders, despite a bruised backside, and D.J. White seems to be regaining his swagger. Just in time too - Kentucky is up this weekend.
Player of the Week - D.J. White. This one just needed to go to somebody besides Eric Gordon. Gordon's senior big man teammate dropped a career high 29 points the other night against Tennessee State to go along with 13 boards and four blocks. White also tallied 18 in the Hoosiers' Big Ten/ACC win against Georgia Tech.
Team with the Worst Week - Michigan. Tommy Amaker, take a bow. You did it. You completely owned your former Wolverines squad. Come on, Michigan - did you seriously lose to Harvard? The Wolverines are in complete dismay right now and the season isn't even halfway gone.
Games to Watch - 12/8 Arizona @ Illinois
12/8 Kentucky @ Indiana
12/8 BYU @ Michigan State
12/8 Marquette @ Wisconsin
Stay tuned, folks - this weekend is chock full of some great Big Ten action. Hopefully we'll get a better indication of just how good (or bad) this conference really is.
Team of the Week - Indiana. Not many people can argue this one. IU is one of the aforementioned few teams in the Big Ten that is actually playing worthwhile basketball this season. Following a disappointing loss to Xavier, the Hoosiers rebounded with a big win against then-ranked Southern Illinois. Eric Gordon is firing on all cylinders, despite a bruised backside, and D.J. White seems to be regaining his swagger. Just in time too - Kentucky is up this weekend.
Player of the Week - D.J. White. This one just needed to go to somebody besides Eric Gordon. Gordon's senior big man teammate dropped a career high 29 points the other night against Tennessee State to go along with 13 boards and four blocks. White also tallied 18 in the Hoosiers' Big Ten/ACC win against Georgia Tech.
Team with the Worst Week - Michigan. Tommy Amaker, take a bow. You did it. You completely owned your former Wolverines squad. Come on, Michigan - did you seriously lose to Harvard? The Wolverines are in complete dismay right now and the season isn't even halfway gone.
Games to Watch - 12/8 Arizona @ Illinois
12/8 Kentucky @ Indiana
12/8 BYU @ Michigan State
12/8 Marquette @ Wisconsin
Stay tuned, folks - this weekend is chock full of some great Big Ten action. Hopefully we'll get a better indication of just how good (or bad) this conference really is.
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