CBB Review continues its conference previews with Big Ten Basketball. Michigan brings in more talent, solidifies its determination to go back-to-back.
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Big Ten Basketball Projected Standings
1. Michigan
2. Purdue
3. Ohio State
4. Illinois
5. Maryland
6. Indiana
7. Michigan State
8. Rutgers
9. Iowa
10. Wisconsin
11. Northwestern
12. Penn State
13. Nebraska
14. Minnesota
CBB Review Preseason Big Ten Basketball Player of the Year
Kofi Cockburn, Illinois
CBB Review Preseason Big Ten Basketball Coach of the Year
Juwan Howard, Michigan
CBB Review Preseason Big Ten Freshman of the Year
Caleb Houstan, Michigan
CBB Review Preseason Big Ten Transfer of the Year
Jamari Wheeler, Penn State
CBB Review Preseason Big Ten First Team
- G: Jaden Ivey, Purdue
- F: E.J. Liddell, Ohio State
- F: Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana
- F/C: Hunter Dickinson, Michigan
- C: Kofi Cockburn, Illinois
CBB Review Preseason Big Ten Second Team
- G: Andre Curbelo, Illinois
- G: Eric Ayala, Maryland
- G: Devante’ Jones, Michigan
- F: Ron Harper Jr., Rutgers
- F: Trevion Williams, Purdue
CBB Review Preseason Big Ten All-Freshman Team
- G: Max Christie, Michigan State
- G: Bryce McGowens, Nebraska
- G: Malaki Brandham, Ohio State
- F: Caleb Houstan, Michigan
- F: Moussa Diabate, Michigan
[…] The physical guard has underrated handles and is a menace in transition. When Ayala goes downhill, good luck. He’s also an above-average jump shot shooter and can play the point guard position when needed. Ayala could be a Big Ten first-teamer. […]
[…] Cockburn is returning and looks to be an All-American on his way to prove himself as an NBA draft prospect. He has started all but three games for the Fighting Illini in the past two seasons and averaged 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds last year. […]