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          Forecasting the Big Ten's standings for 2016-17

          Greg Gard is now fully in charge at Wisconsin, his interim label lifted. As the full-time coach, he's ready to lead the Badgers back to the top. David Stluka/Icon SMI
          May 17, 2016
          • John GasawayESPN Insider
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            • ESPN Insider college basketball contributor
            • First began covering college hoops in 2004
            • Has written for Basketball Prospectus and the Wall Street Journal
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          If you spend more than 60 seconds reading up on the relative strength of the Big Ten, you'll see it mentioned that the league hasn't won a national championship since 2000. This is correct.