Big Ten basketball midseason power rankings and notes
The piece surveys suspicions around off court issues in Maryland, notes Indiana and Penn State recent outcomes, and ranks Big Ten teams led by Purdue and Michigan State. It highlights Josh Reaves return for Penn State, and mentions Jaren Jackson Jr. breaking MSU single season blocked shots record.
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Weekend Spotlight: Minnesota at Michigan Saturday at 2 30 p m
Michigan faces Minnesota in a Big Ten showdown at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor on Saturday at 2 30 p m Eastern Fox The Wolverines aim to extend a favorable run after defeating Michigan State and Purdue and before hosting Ohio State on Feb 18 Minnesota arrives amid a rough stretch with six losses in seven games following center Reggie Lynch suspension The Gophers visit seeking to halt their slide and disrupt Michigan NCAA seeding plans.
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Players of the Week: Bridges Carr Edwards Palmer Jr
Miles Bridges of Michigan State averaged 22.0 points and 8.0 rebounds as the Spartans beat Illinois Wisconsin and Maryland. Tony Carr of Penn State posted 22.0 points 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in defeats of Ohio State and Rutgers. Vincent Edwards of Purdue averaged 24.5 points 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists in wins over Michigan and Indiana. James Palmer Jr. of Nebraska put up 23.0 points 4.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists to lead the Cornhuskers past Rutgers and Iowa.
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Redskins trade for Smith ends Cousins era in Washington
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