Behind the Bracket: Big Ten bolstered by high-profile returnees
After a dismal NCAA tournament showing in 2017-18, the Big Ten can expect a better haul next season. Plus, Arizona returns to the field after an impressive recruiting rebuild.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
16-15, 6th in Big Ten
- 11/10L 90-69
- 11/12W 86-77
- 11/1522L 84-68
- 11/19W 70-53
- 11/22W 87-70
- 11/24W 87-67
- 11/291L 91-81
- 12/2L 69-55
- 12/4W 77-64
- 12/9L 71-62
- 12/1618W 80-77
- 12/18L 92-72
- 12/21W 87-59
- 12/29W 79-51
- 1/2L 71-61
- 1/6W 75-71
- 1/9W 74-70
- 1/14W 66-46
- 1/199L 85-57
- 1/22W 71-68
- 1/24L 73-71
- 1/283L 74-67
- 1/3017L 71-56
- 2/35L 63-60
- 2/5W 65-43
- 2/9W 80-56
- 2/14W 78-68
- 2/17W 84-82
- 2/20L 66-57
- 2/2316L 80-78
- 3/1L 76-69
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UNC-Michigan highlights ACC/Big Ten clashes
Michigan, the 2017-18 national runner-up, will host North Carolina on Nov. 28 as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Other matchups include Michigan State at Louisville and Indiana at Duke on Nov. 27.
Mr. Indiana, Langford, commits to Hoosiers (0:45)
Scout's Take: ESPN 100 SG Romeo Langford commits to Indiana
By keeping Romeo Langford at home, Indiana coach Archie Miller got himself a breakthrough recruit that could raise his fledgling program.
Top-ranked SG Langford commits to Indiana
Top-five prospect Romeo Langford, the nation's top unsigned senior, decided to stay home for college and committed to Indiana on Monday night.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
With the addition of Romeo Langford. Indiana's recruiting class finishes at no.11 in the ESPN class rankings. Incredible work by Archie Miller and his staff.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
When Archie Miller took the Indiana job thirteen months ago, the Hoosiers were on the outside of the Romeo Langford recruiting race. Tonight Romeo Lanford commits to Indiana. Miller and staff made up major ground.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
The no.5 player in the country Romeo Langford is a Hoosier.
Hot Board: It's the stretch run for uncommitted seniors
The Hoosiers appear to be a likely landing spot for top recruit Romeo Langford as decisions loom for this year's uncommitted seniors.
30 for 30: The Last Days of Knight - Trailer (1:27)
Indiana's Morgan declares, won't hire agent
Indiana forward Juwan Morgan has declared for this year's NBA draft.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Romeo Langford no.5 in the class of 2018, will make his college announcement on April 30th at New Albany high school at 7pm. " We were waiting on the school, to confirm the gym was available. It officially got set up minutes ago." His father Tim Langford tells ESPN. Langford is deciding between Indiana, Kansas, and Vanderbilt.
Power, control and legacy: Bob Knight's last days at IU
Almost 20 years after Indiana fired Bob Knight, the lessons of power and influence -- and their consequences -- still resonate.
Dinich recalls final interview with Knight (3:38)
Where does 2018 Villanova rank among all the national championship teams?
Headlined by the 1972 UCLA Bruins, 80 teams have cut down the nets at an NCAA tournament. Villanova became the latest, winning its second title in three years. Where does this triumph rank all time?
'87 Hoosiers starter Daryl Thomas dies at 52
Daryl Thomas, a suburban Chicago high school basketball coach who was a starter on the Hoosiers' national title team in 1987, has died at the age of 52.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Romeo Langford the no.5 prospect in the class of 2018 is not entertaining an offer from Louisville. He staying with his three schools: Kansas,Indiana and Vanderbilt. Tim Langford (Romeo's father) tells ESPN.
If Indiana can land Romeo Langford, Archie Miller could have better Year 2
After an inconsistent season, the Hoosiers will need their recruits to contribute early to take a step forward in 2018-19.
Bob Knight jersey stolen from HS fundraiser
Organizers of a fundraiser for an Ohio high school say someone stole a jersey worn by Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Archie Miller on Sean Miller/Arizona: "No thoughts at all about what's going on out there. He is my brother and that's big. That's my family. Anything that's discussed with him about us is about family and stays within that."
B1G moment: Rutgers upsets Indiana in conference tournament
Corey Sanders scored 28 points and last-place Rutgers upset Indiana 76-69 Thursday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, the Scarlet Knights most notable accomplishment in four seasons since joining the conference.
Sanders makes the dagger for the Scarlet Knights (0:19)
Sanders slams it home with one minute to go (0:15)
Baker drills corner-pocket 3-pointer (0:36)
Freeman is cleared for takeoff on the slam (0:17)
2017-18 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan St | 16-2 | - | 30-5 |
| Purdue | 15-3 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Ohio State | 15-3 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Michigan | 13-5 | 3 | 33-8 |
| Nebraska | 13-5 | 3 | 22-11 |
| Penn State | 9-9 | 7 | 26-13 |
| Indiana | 9-9 | 7 | 16-15 |
| Maryland | 8-10 | 8 | 19-13 |
| Wisconsin | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Northwestern | 6-12 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Minnesota | 4-14 | 12 | 15-17 |
| Illinois | 4-14 | 12 | 14-18 |
| Iowa | 4-14 | 12 | 14-19 |
| Rutgers | 3-15 | 13 | 15-19 |
Top Performers 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game71.9229th
Rebounds Per Game35.5176th
Assists Per Game14.0143rd
Points Allowed70.3117th
2018 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Langford | SG | Signed | 95 |
| Jerome Hunter | SF | Signed | 85 |
| Damezi Anderson | SF | Signed | 81 |
| Robert Phinisee | PG | Signed | 81 |
| Jake Forrester | C | Signed | 80 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 8 |
| Tournament Record | 66-34 |
| Championship Seasons | 1940, 1953, 1976, 1981, 1987 |
| Tournament Appearances | 39 |