Dick Vitale's college basketball preseason Top 40 rankings for 2021-22
Dickie V ranks his top teams for the 2021-22 college basketball season, with his list revealing some potential national surprises.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
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2020-21 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14-3 | - | 23-5 |
| Illinois | 16-4 | +0.5 | 24-7 |
| Iowa | 14-6 | 1.5 | 22-9 |
| Purdue | 13-6 | 2 | 18-10 |
| Ohio State | 12-8 | 3.5 | 21-10 |
| Wisconsin | 10-10 | 5.5 | 18-13 |
| Rutgers | 10-10 | 5.5 | 16-12 |
| Maryland | 9-11 | 6.5 | 17-14 |
| Michigan State | 9-11 | 6.5 | 15-13 |
| Indiana | 7-12 | 8 | 12-15 |
| Penn State | 7-12 | 8 | 11-14 |
| Northwestern | 6-13 | 9 | 9-15 |
| Minnesota | 6-14 | 9.5 | 14-15 |
| Nebraska | 3-16 | 12 | 7-20 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game69.7241st
Rebounds Per Game34.6Tied-234th
Assists Per Game13.9137th
Points Allowed69.4
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hood-Schifino | PG | Committed | 89 |
| Kaleb Banks | PF | Committed | 82 |
| C.J. Gunn | SG | Committed | 81 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 8 |
| Tournament Record | 66-34 |
| Championship Seasons | 1940, 1953, 1976, 1981, 1987 |
| Tournament Appearances | 39 |