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Here’s our basketball rankings and award predictions for the Big Ten Conference. 👀

What would you change? 🤔

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The Preseason CBB AP Poll has been released! 🔥

What are your thoughts on the preseason rankings? 🤔

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Week 7 Reaction: Northwestern vs Michigan State: Upset Cleared in East Lansing

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Northwestern is on UPSET ALERT!

No. 25 Northwestern trails Michigan State 14-10 in the third quarter as the Spartans look to pull off a major upset in East Lansing.

The Wildcats have some work to do if they want to avoid a disappointing road loss.

Can Northwestern mount a comeback, or will Michigan State finish the job? 👀⬇️

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A tough look for the Michigan State Spartans, who let Nick Saban walk for the LSU Tigers.

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Almost Gameday! Here is our preview of the Michigan State Spartans:

1) They are facing an injury tipping point
The Spartans' availability report is devastating. They will be completely without their top four cornerbacks (including starters Tre Bell and Tyran Chappell), their top three interior linebackers (including captain Jordan Hall and Brady Pretzlaff), and starting left tackle Ben Murawski.

2) They rely heavily on true freshman
Because of the injury epidemic in the secondary, Michigan State has been forced to play true freshmen cornerbacks Jeremiah Favorite and KJ Deriso in high-leverage conference moments.

3) They are caught in a 4-game skid
After starting the season 2-0, Michigan State has dropped four consecutive games to Notre Dame, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and a heartbreaking 38-37 overtime loss to Illinois last week.

4) HC has many Northwestern ties & Chiles’ Homecomijg
In one of the most unique storylines in college football this season, former legendary Northwestern player and coach Pat Fitzgerald is now the head coach of Michigan State. This is his very first time facing his alma mater. NU QB Aidan Chiles is also making a homecoming, returning to East Lansing, where he spent the last 2 years

#GoCats #PurplePride

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Who has the best student section in the B1G? 🏀

Definitely the hardest conference to rank so far🔥

Where would you rank your school? Drop it in the comments ⬇️

#CollegeBasketball #B1G #CampusCourtside #StudentSections #NCAAB

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Who’s the BEST big man in college basketball heading into the 2026-27 season? 👀🏀

From dominant forces in the paint to versatile bigs who can do it all, the country is loaded with talent this season.

Swipe through and let us know who you’re taking over everybody else. ⬇️🔥

#CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAABasketball
#MarchMadness #CollegeHoops

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ADREIAN PAYNE WAS A MATCHUP NIGHTMARE AT MICHIGAN STATE. 🟢⚪🔥

A big man with guard skills, a smooth jumper, and the athleticism to make life miserable for opposing defenses.

Adreian Payne was the kind of player who could stretch the floor, finish above the rim, protect the paint, and punish teams for giving him too much space. At 6-foot-10, he had the versatility to step outside and knock down shots while still bringing the physicality Tom Izzo demands from his bigs.

His development in East Lansing was something special. Payne arrived at Michigan State as a raw prospect and gradually grew into one of the Big Ten’s most talented frontcourt players. By his senior season, he was a legitimate star, helping lead the Spartans on another deep NCAA Tournament run.

And then came the Delaware game in March Madness.

Payne erupted for a legendary performance, showing off the full offensive package that made him so difficult to guard. He could score inside, hit from the perimeter, and get to the line when defenders had no answers. It was the kind of tournament performance that reminded everyone just how good he had become. <Cite refs={[“turn963224search1”,“turn963224search3”]}/>

But Payne’s Michigan State legacy was about more than basketball. His friendship with young fan Lacey Holsworth, affectionately known as “Princess Lacey,” touched the hearts of Spartans fans and college basketball supporters everywhere. The bond between them became one of the most memorable stories of that season. <Cite refs={[“turn963224search3”,“turn963224search6”]}/>

A versatile big man. A relentless worker. A Spartan who left a lasting impact on and off the court.

Adreian Payne rocked. 💚

#thatguyrocked #adreianpayne #michiganstate #spartansbasketball #collegebasketball

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Our EverythingU Week 6 Big Ten Power Rankings by @michaeleverythingu are here!

What would you change?⬇️👀

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The Next Tier we have in the Big Ten Baksetball Tier Rankings is the Final Four Tier. There is one team in the Big Ten that has Final 4 as their peak this season. Michigan State University.

Can Tom Izzo get the Spartans to Detroit for the Final 4?!?!

The Starters for Michigan State University are

Jeremy Fears Jr Junior Guard 15.2 PPG 9.4 APG

Jordan Scott Sophomore Forward 5.8 PPG 3.1 RPG 37.0 3PT%

Coen Carr Senior Forward 12.0 PPG 5.4 RPG

Cam Ward Sophomore Forward 5.1 PPG 4.2 RPG

Anton Bonke Senior Center 10.6 PPG 8.3 RPG

#cbb #bigten #michiganstate #spartans #gogreen

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Week 6 Reaction: Illinois vs Michigan State: A huge blow for the Illini

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