With only a day before the 2016 NCAA Tournament kicks off in full, let's look at the Midwest bracket and get to the bottom of what matters and who survives.
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The Indiana Hoosiers look to improve on their 9-9 Big Ten record; behind the efforts of senior Yogi Ferrell and frosh Thomas Bryant, they may have a chance.
With a successful Big Ten debut in the books, the Maryland Terrapins expect their sophomore season to be even better with a preseason Top 10 ranking.
With the return of the strength of their line-up along with the addition of a five-start recruit, the Purdue Boilermakers look to take the Big Ten by storm.
Coming off a near NCAA championship run, the Wisconsin Badgers face a bittersweet season with the departure of Frank Kaminsky and now Bo Ryan's final season
As the NCAA hands down sanctions to the SMU Men's Basketball program, we have to wonder if this permanently damages the legacy of head coach Larry Brown.
The citation of Indiana Hoosiers Emmitt Holt and Thomas Bryant for illegal possession of alcohol begs the question: Is Tom Crean in control?
Highly sought after recruit Eron Gordon makes his college decision on Saturday. If he doesn't choose Indiana, does that spell trouble for Tom Crean?
When it comes to recruiting, Indiana Head Coach Tom Crean is outspending the Big Ten by a wide margin, but will his spending shore up his poor coaching?
Bo Ryan, Head Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers, announces his retirement following the 2015-16 season, putting a cap on a career that spans 30 years