Big Ten Basketball Podcast: Northwestern, Michigan, All-Big Ten Awards, & CBB Conference Realignment

Join us on this episode of The Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the exciting world of Big Ten basketball. Host JR is joined by Derek from Victor's Nation and Dylan from WildChat to discuss what's in store for the 2023-24 season. But that's not all; we'll also take a closer look at the preseason all-conference teams and awards, and explore how conference realignment is making waves in college basketball.

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In our pre-sell segment, we'll set the stage for our discussions on Big Ten basketball expectations for the upcoming season. What can we realistically expect from Northwestern and Michigan? We'll analyze the floor and the ceiling for these teams, considering the absence of Hunter Dickinson, the impressive performance of Dug McDaniel, and more. Which teams are the top contenders for the Big Ten title? Michigan, Purdue, Michigan State, and Wisconsin all look promising with their returning starters and emerging talent.

Moving on to the preseason all-conference teams and awards, we'll evaluate the media's selections and provide our own take on the All Big Ten team, Preseason Player of the Year, and sleeper team. Zach Edey, Purdue's towering center, grabs the media's attention, but our panel has a few surprises up their sleeves.

Lastly, we'll tackle the intriguing topic of how conference realignment is shaking up college basketball. What are the implications of regionalizing non-football sports and giving football its own space? We'll explore the opinions of coaches, including Chris Holtman and an anonymous Big Ten coach, and discuss whether this could be the future of college sports.

Tune in to The Big Ten Huddle for an in-depth analysis of Big Ten basketball, insightful conversations with our guests, and a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of college sports. Don't miss this episode!

WHAT IS THE BIG TEN HUDDLE?

The Big Ten Huddle covers the most prominent Big Ten football and basketball headlines on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. We rotate in all the BIG Banter Sports podcast hosts to touch on viewpoints from all fourteen conference teams.

With The Big Ten Huddle, you can find out what Illinois fans think of Ryan Day, why Indiana fans can’t stand Purdue, or even find out which fanbases have a secret affinity for one another even if they never show it.

There is no show out there like The Big Ten Huddle! Listen today!

WHAT IS THE BIG TEN HUDDLE?

The Big Ten Huddle covers the most prominent Big Ten football and basketball headlines on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. We rotate in all the BIG Banter Sports podcast hosts to touch on viewpoints from all fourteen conference teams.

With The Big Ten Huddle, you can find out what Illinois fans think of Ryan Day, why Indiana fans can’t stand Purdue, or even find out which fanbases have a secret affinity for one another even if they never show it.

There is no show out there like The Big Ten Huddle! Listen today!

WHAT IS B1G BANTER SPORTS?

Sports media - for the fans, by the fans, solely focused on the best conference in college sports. BIG Banter Sports is here to deliver you as much Big Ten sports content as you can consume, from the angle of every team in the conference.

CEO Brant Henson started BIG Banter Sports in May 2023 due to his passion for sports and desire to break into the world of sports media from a fun angle. The podcast teams at BIG Banter deliver top-quality content in an easily digestible fashion.

Find the right podcast for your team today and start listening. If you’re a college sports fan, you won’t want to miss this. Big Ten, Bigger Personalities.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Theme Music
00:20 - Introductions
03:32 - Michigan Preview
10:11 - Northwestern Preview
17:46 - Evaluation the Media's All-Big Ten Teams and Awards
27:20 - The Future of Basketball in Conference Realignment