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Iowa Basketball: Big Ten Power Rankings

By Kenny Levine

Feb 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at the Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at the Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 21, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers interim coach Greg Gard talks with Wisconsin Badgers forward Nigel Hayes (10) during the game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers interim coach Greg Gard talks with Wisconsin Badgers forward Nigel Hayes (10) during the game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Wisconsin (17-10, 9-5)

This was a spot that was up for grabs, until Wisconsin dominated the final 10 minutes against Illinois to pull off its 8th victory in its past 9 games.  Aside from a loss at Michigan State, the Badgers have been playing great basketball, including being the first big ten team to win at Maryland.

Who thought that after the team lost to Western Illinois, UW-Milwaukee, and Marquette at home out of conference, that we would be talking about them for a tournament bid.  What a job Greg Gard has done with Wisconsin this season.  The Badgers now look like a classic Bo Ryan team built on defense and efficient offense.  If Nigel Hayes stays for his senior season, this team will be very dangerous next season.

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