Big Ten Basketball: Top 5 rising juniors for 2018-19

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 23: Carsen Edwards #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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Big Ten Basketball is evolving, especially when it comes to strong backcourt play. Here’s a look at the rising juniors to keep an eye on for 2018-19.

The Big Ten basketball conference is usually known for having solid big men, but things have changed over the years. Now, they boast some of the top guards in the nation and a crop of rising juniors headline with talent to show for it.

There’s a ton of NBA potential returning next season in the Big Ten, that’s for sure. Some top names passed up on this past year’s draft with unfinished business at the college basketball level. As more players look to get to the next level, the remaining talent is nothing to sleep on.

The Big Ten title will be anybody’s to win although rivals Michigan and Michigan State are sure to battle it out at the top of the league. They won’t be the only ones as the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Maryland Terrapins also return some talented players.

Depth will be key but so will star power in the Big Ten. Here’s a look at the Top 5 rising juniors for the 2018-19 season.

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