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

By Ryan Kay

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.
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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4-1. . Fighting Illini . 7. team. 481.

Illinois

Best Win: UCLA (79-70)

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: Virginia (61-70)

Non-Conference Record: 4-1

RPI Ranking: 110

KenPom Ranking: 24

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 26

Sagarin Ranking: 7

Quadrant 1 Wins: One

Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero

Total Points from Rankings: 167

5-1. . Nittany Lions . 6. team. 491.

Penn State

Best Win: Colorado State (68-56)

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: Two

Notable Defeats: Virginia Tech (59-61)

Non-Conference Record: 5-1

RPI Ranking: 31

KenPom Ranking: 31

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 58

Sagarin Ranking: 29

Quadrant 1 Wins: One

Quadrant 2 Victories: One

Total Points from Rankings: 149

486. . 3-1. . Spartans . 5. team

Michigan State

Best Win: Kentucky (86-77)

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: One

Notable Defeats: Gonzaga (63-64)

Non-Conference Record: 3-1

RPI Ranking: 64

KenPom Ranking: 22

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 45

Sagarin Ranking: 19

Quadrant 1 Wins: Two

Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero

Total Points from Rankings: 150

Hawkeyes . 4. team. 483. . 4-0.

Iowa

Best Win: At Seton Hall (86-77)

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: 111

KenPom Ranking: 16

College Basketball Power Index Ranking: 13

Sagarin Ranking: 6

Quadrant 1 Wins: One

Quadrant 2 Victories: Zero

Total Points from Rankings: 146

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