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 /
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10. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-1)

  • Best win: at DePaul
  • Worst loss: at Miami (FL)

Kudos to the Scarlet Knights for being one of just two Big Ten teams that currently have more than one true road game this season so far. The good news is: Rutgers is winning the games they are supposed to. The bad news: With a schedule this weak, a lot of teams could do 8-1 or better with the lineup they have had.

For a team still in its rebuilding mode, I have no complaints with the schedule. Head coach Steve Pikiell will have his time high on confidence heading into conference play.