Big Ten Pre-Conference Power Rankings
![Dec 3, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Nigel Hayes (10) dribbles the ball past Oklahoma Sooners forward Kristian Doolittle (11) during the first half at Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports Dec 3, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Nigel Hayes (10) dribbles the ball past Oklahoma Sooners forward Kristian Doolittle (11) during the first half at Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/e7925a19f08fedbcb8e936e7c01184e3fbd3f275a171a1eed577f2b53a09466a.jpg)
6. Northwestern Wildcats (6-2)
- Best win: vs. Texas
- Worst loss: vs. Notre Dame
Could this be the year the Wildcats break the curse and get into the NCAA Tournament? Northwestern is currently six points away from being undefeated, with their two losses coming against an undefeated Notre Dame team and a two-point loss on the road at Butler- never an easy place to win.
Junior guard Bryant McIntosh is posting a career low in field goal percentage and assists up to this point. If he can get going, watch out Big Ten.