Preseason Predictions for Big Ten and MVC Released

The unofficial Big Ten preseason media poll predicts Indiana to finish second, bolstered by key transfers like Oumar Ballo, who was also named Preseason Transfer of the Year. Purdue, the two-time defending champions, are picked first. Minnesota is projected to finish last for the third time in four seasons under coach Ben Johnson. Oregon, new to the Big Ten, is slated to finish sixth. In the Missouri Valley Conference, Northern Iowa is picked second with Bradley as the favorite, while Missouri State, returning under coach Cuonzo Martin, is picked to finish 11th. These projections highlight the shifting dynamics and expectations within college basketball across different conferences.