Big Ten Basketball Tournament: High Stakes Action

0:00On March 7th, the Big Ten Men's basketball tournament kicks off this week, as the biggest one yet, with all 18 teams competing for the conference. Title. It runs from Tuesday, March 10th, through Sunday, March 15th, at the United Center in Chicago. Michigan earned the top seed after a dominant regular season, finishing 28 and 2, overall in 18 and 1 in conference play. They're set to defend their championship, while Michigan State, Illinois, and Nebraska round out the top four seeds. Earlier this week, final standings locked in the bracket, with seeds based purely on Big Ten records. Lower seeds like Penn State and Oregon start play on Tuesday, facing off in the opening rounds. Top teams get a buy until Friday, giving them extra rest before the quarter finals. For many squads, this is due or die for NCAA tournament bids, or better seeding, especially after a regular season pack with rivalries. These are buzzing about potential Michigan, versus Michigan State clashes, and bubble teams

1:00like Iowa and Indiana, fighting to extend their seasons. Most games air on the Big Ten Network and direct TV streams, with early rounds on Peacock. Send my finals in the final shift to CBS and Paramount Plus on Saturday and Sunday, highlighted by a 2.30 PM tip on the 15th. Expect high stakes and non-stop action, as the winner grabs an automatic NCAA spot, and eyes the bracket reveal right after.