Big Ten Pre-Conference Power Rankings

By Trevor Jossart | Dec 9, 2016

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 /

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Best win: vs. St. John’s
Worst loss: at Florida State

Another good record overshadowed by an ugly non-conference schedule, the Gophers have yet to play a top 25 team, with the only team that has sniffed the rankings being Florida State, whom they lost to by double digits.

Minnesota has played just one true road game, which they lost, and has remaining non-conference games against Georgia Southern, Northern Illinois, Long Island, and Arkansas State. If the Gophers hang around .500 in the Big Ten and miss the NCAA Tournament, you know why.

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5. Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-1)