Previewing the B1G Tournament bracket heading into the final weekend of the regular season
The Big Ten basketball regular season is coming to a close this weekend.
The final four games are the 2020-21 conference slate are scheduled for Sunday, and then attention will turn toward the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis.
But with all 14 teams set to play this weekend, some more movement is still possible.
Here’s what the bracket looks like heading into the final weekend:
Starting to see teams locked into their seeds. 🔒
Here's how the Big Ten Tournament bracket would look if it started today, with the newly-crowned Champs at the top. 👑 pic.twitter.com/pdVYmyaUGq
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) March 5, 2021
All 14 teams will participate in Indianapolis.
No. 1 Michigan, No. 2 Illinois and No. 14 Nebraska are the only teams currently locked into their seed.
Looking ahead, there are several important games for the NCAA Tournament bubble. Minnesota likely needs to win two games to have a chance at an at-large bid. Indiana vs. Rutgers would be important for both teams, as would Michigan State vs. Maryland.
Here’s a breakdown of where teams could slide depending on the results of this weekend:
Current Big Ten Tournament seeding scenarios for men’s basketball (presumes all seven remaining games get played). pic.twitter.com/WT9lkH22EA
— Kevin Pauga (@KevinPauga) March 5, 2021
The Big Ten tournament is set to begin on March 10. Selection Sunday is March 14.