In case the West Coast schools didn’t face enough challenges in the Big Ten with the frequency of early kickoffs, time zones crossed and miles logged, a fourth competitive hurdle was tossed ...

Just as we did last weekend with each Big Ten team's full 12-game schedule, it's time for a specific forecast of conference play.

After five days off, the fourth-seeded Bruins will tune up for the NCAA Tournament in their first experience with Big Ten Tournament play.