I expect it this year, I’ll be very surprised if it doesn’t happen. Too much talent not too
Hard to see MSU finishing 7th with all eight they put on the floor.
Top 5? Expecting that shows a real lack of respect for talent around the league but ... it could happen.
There are 18 teams in the league. If Iowa has three all conference players, they should win the league.
I think I started that by saying that Iowa has 3 top-20 caliber players in the B1G. I then clarified that Payton Sandfort, Freeman, and Dix were all 3 possible all-B1G players. but it is highly unlikely that all 3 will be named to the team. Iowa is a very balanced team this year, and if healthy, should compete for the top third of the league. They might even play team defense and rebound.
Sandfort is a shoe in for an ABT team, most likely 1st. Dix and Freeman? Not buying it.
Given there are 18 teams, I would be shocked if all 3 were honored in the top 15 players at the end of the year. I have a high opinion of Payton, Freeman and DIx, but I think Iowa will be a better team if the scoring is distributed, even to the other players getting major minutes. I expect the combination of guys playing the 4 and back up at 5 and 3 to average in double figures both in points and boards. I also hope that the two PGs together average in double figures in points and assists. Iowa is going to be a tough out if that happens.
I guess we will see. I think you give too much respect to a league where the talent hasn’t done squat in the NCAA tournament in over 20 years. And yeah, I would expect them to be a 4 or 5 seed with 3 All Big players.
Looks like I’m not the only one “disrespecting” the talent in the Big:
Yep, if you keep failing in the post season, you show that the conference isn't what it once was.
Have to agree with this. The B10 has disappointed in March more often than not over the last decade. It was only a matter of time before computers and AP voters finally lower their expectations.
You do understand that Iowa received zero votes, right? Odd argument.
The Big 10 is probably the 5th ranked basketball conference.
Don’t really care about the past but it’s a pretty bad league based on this. When was the last time (30-40 years ago?) our highest ranked team in the preseason was 14? And only 4 teams out of 18 in the top 25? Honestly if you look at talent overall I see no reason we can’t compete for the top 4.
This is a pre-season ranking. I'm content to play some games and see how it shakes out. I would eager a lot that the B1G has a team in the top ten by the end of the year.
Again, over the last 25 years, the ACC and B1G has put more teams in the final four than any other conference. Which Big 12 team was in the final four last year? That's right -- none. Which Big 12 team was in the elite eight? That's right -- NONE. The B1G had 2, and Purdue played in the final.
You said:
You’re using a single season in attempt to argue 10-20 years worth of results? Yikes. Denial is a tough pill to swallow for some.
You've already been proven wrong about the last 20 years, dummy. Talk about denial....
I never claimed that others agreed with my assessment that we have 3 All Big caliber players. Which, btw, is a little different than saying we will actually have 3 All Big players. I’m not predicting 3 will make the list. But they will definitely be under consideration.
