Michigan State’s basketball programs — both men’s and women’s — are currently enjoying impressive seasons, with the men’s team ranked 12th in the nation and the

Minnesota men’s basketball is in dire need of a win amid a four-game losing streak, including a double overtime heartbreaker to Ohio State. An 8-5 start is in the rearview mirror, and the Golden Gophers look to get back on track with a big win over Michigan.

Rutgers falls to Michigan State, 70-60, in a Big Ten women's basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J.

The Big Ten basketball schedule is marching along, with teams like Michigan State starting to superate themselves.

It’s an interesting season of Big Ten play so far and Thursday presents a relatively sleepy set of games. Let’s get into the hoop: Michigan is on an absolute roll under first year head coach Dusty May and will look to extend its lead on the conference with potential to go a perfect 6-0.