Michigan Dominates Big Ten Tournament, Spartans Lurk

0:00On March 9th, the big 10 men's basketball tournament tips off this weekend at the United Center in Chicago running from March 10th through March 15th Michigan enters as the top seed after a dominant regular season with 29 wins and just two losses. The Wolverines look locked in for a number one NCAA seed having crushed most opponents, including double-digit victories over Michigan State twice and a strong showing against Purdue. Finn's only real stumbles came in a January loss to Wisconsin that ended a 14-game streak and a close call at Penn State. They even pushed Duke Hard in a late non-conference game, falling by five in Washington, D.C. No other big 10 team has come close, making them heavy. Favorites with a double buy straight to the quarterfinals on Friday. Fans and analysts see Michigan State as the biggest threat, thanks to Tom Mizzell Squad winning five of their last six, including at Purdue. The Spartans hold the number three seed on the opposite bracket side, facing an easier path past teams like Nebraska before a possible title matchup.

1:04The top four seeds, including Nebraska at number two and Illinois at number four, all get double buys until Friday. Lower seeds like Maryland, Oregon, and Penn State start Tuesday on Peacock, with gains building up through CBS broadcasts on the weekend. The semi-finals hit Saturday afternoon, leading to Sunday's championship at 3.30pm. Expect the winner to come from that elite top group, boosting their NCAA chances. As the bracket unfolds, keep an eye on those in-state rivals' clashing late. It could shape the conference champ and March Madness seeds.