Michigan Struggles and Terrence Shannon Jr. Suspended

01/02/24 • 33 min

Deon and Aaron welcome Big Ten Basketball back into their lives after the holiday break and talk about how Michigan can get back on track after a surprising loss to McNeese State (0:00 - 11:50). The guys discuss Purdue regaining the number one spot in the AP poll and what makes the Boilers so tough to play against (11:50 - 18:00). Illinois will be without Terrence Shannon Jr. for the foreseeable future, so Deon and Aaron talk about which players need to step up if the Illini are to compete for the Big Ten title (18:00 - 25:00). The guys wrap up by breaking down the upcoming Big Ten slate, including the showdown between Illinois and Purdue on Friday night and a Saturday night prime time battle featuring Ohio State and Indiana (25:00 - 33:11).

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Conference Rankings and Big Ten Tiers

Deon and Aaron recap last weekend's Big Ten action, including a tough loss for Illinois in Knoxville, Purdue's thrilling victory over Alabama, and another disappointing setback for Michigan State (0:00 - 8:30). The guys discuss where the Big Ten ranks compared to the other top leagues in college hoops (8:30 - 17:40). Deon and Aaron break the Big Ten into tiers and battle over whether the Big Ten is stronger than the Big East (17:40 - 32:40). The guys look forward to Saturday's biggest games, headlined by an epic clash between Arizona and Purdue (32:40 - 50:23).

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Trey Kaufman-Renn Breaks Out and Minnesota Surprises

Deon and Aaron talk about the fight that Deon's Illini showed against Purdue and how Trey Kaufman-Renn broke out to ensure victory for the Boilermakers (0:00 - 9:00). The guys discuss the continued slumps for Maryland and Michigan and predict what will happen in their upcoming showdown (9:00 - 18:30). The guys are excited about Minnesota and talk about what has made the Gophers a surprising team early on in Big Ten season (18:30 - 27:02).