Big Ten Basketball: Way-too-early power rankings for 2017-18

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BLOOMINGTON, IN – FEBRUARY 01: Patrick Chambers the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions gives instructions to his team during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall on February 1, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

12. Penn State

Penn State returns its top seven scorers from last season, but last season’s team wasn’t very good. The Nittany Lions went 15-18 in 2016-2017, so don’t expect them to make too big of a jump next season.

13. Nebraska

Nebraska had a bad regular season, but an even worse offseason. Ed Morrow Jr., Michael Jacobson, and Jeriah Horne are all transferring. Nebraska’s leading scorer, Tai Webster, graduated. Tim Miles is seat is really hot already; he better hope and pray transfers Isaac Copeland and James Palmer Jr. work out.

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14. Rutgers

The Scarlet Knights went 15-18 last season, which was a big improvement from the year before. Rutgers still has a long way to go, however,

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