Big Ten Basketball: Maryland, Purdue among top teams early in 2022-23

By Ryan Kay | Nov 24, 2022

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) talks to forward Joey Hauser (10) after a play against Davidson during the second half of Michigan State's 74-73 victory over Davidson in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. on Friday, March 18, 2022. /

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Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports /

. Wildcats . 10. team. 489. . 4-0

Northwestern

Best Win: At Georgetown (75-63)

Number of wins over a power five conference teams: Zero

Number of victories over high tier mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: One

Notable Defeats: None

Non-Conference Record: 4-0

RPI Ranking: 46

KenPom Ranking: 60

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 81

Sagarin Ranking: 55

Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero

Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero

Total Points from Rankings: 242

Scarlet Knights . 9. team. 452. . 3-1.

Rutgers

Best Win: UMass Lowell (73-65)

Number of wins over a power five conference teams: Zero

Number of victories over high tier mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: Zero

Notable Defeats: Temple (66-72)

Non-Conference Record: 4-1

RPI Ranking: 100

KenPom Ranking: 48

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 51

Sagarin Ranking: 38

Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero

Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero

Total Points from Rankings: 237

. 3-0. . Badgers . 8. team. 493

Wisconsin

Best Win: Stanford (60-50)

Number of wins over a power five conference teams: One

Number of victories over high tier mid major teams not in a Power Five conference: Zero

Notable Defeats: None

Non-Conference Record: 3-0

RPI Ranking: 48

KenPom Ranking: 43

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 41

Sagarin Ranking: 36

Quadrant 1 Wins: Zero

Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero

Total Points from Rankings: 168

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