The Big Ten released its preseason awards on Monday.

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. was named Preseason Player of the Year.

The Preseason All-Big Ten Team featured 11 (ELEVEN!) players, with an extra player added because of a tie.

Jon Rothstein summed up our thoughts exactly on that subject:

Big Ten Media Days will be held October 7-8 in Rosemont, Illinois.

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BYU promoted Brandon Dunson to associate head coach and Jordan Grady to assistant coach.

The SoCon announced a new bracket format for its conference tournament.

Zeke Battier, the son of Duke legend Shane Battier, committed to Harvard.

New content at Basket Under Review

On a new episode of The Basket Under Review Podcast, Eamonn Brennan and Tate Frazier preview the Big Ten.

Our conference preview series continues with the West Coast Conference.

Nebraska point guard Trevan Leonhardt spoke to Joey Dwyer about his journey from mid-major walk-on to a starter in the Big Ten.

Skim Milkey previews the CAA.

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