Big Ten media preseason media poll has Michigan State basketball in the top-5

The media has Michigan State as a top-5 team in the expanded Big Ten heading into the season

Big Ten basketball is almost here, and with that comes the preseason media polls. On Wednesday, John Fanta posted the Big Ten preseason media poll on social media, and the media actually seems decently high on the Spartans heading into the season.

The Spartans are No. 5, according to the media. Purdue is still on top despite losing Zach Edey to the NBA.

You can see the full poll below:

1. Purdue

2. Indiana

3. UCLA

4. Illinois

5. Michigan State

6. Oregon

7. Rutgers

8. Ohio State

9. Michigan

10. Maryland

11. Iowa

Tied for 12th: Wisconsin, Nebraska

13. USC

14. Washington

15. Northwestern

16. Penn State

17. Minnesota

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