How did the Big Ten do in the ‘Rothstein 45’?

A total of eight Big Ten teams (and two future conference additions) are ranked in the top 45 of the nation according to Jon Rothstein.

Four Big Ten teams made the latest top 25 for Jon Rothstein’s most recent update ‘Rothstein 45.’ Included in this ranking are Rutgers basketball and Michigan, neither of whom made the NCAA Tournament this past season.

There are a total of eight Big Ten teams in Rothstein’s detailed ranking, not including the 2024 additions of UCLA and USC. Both programs, currently in the Pac-12, are ranked by Rothstein in the top 25.

A noted college basketball analyst, Rothstein is best known for his work at CBS Sports but he also creates content for FanDuel.

In his latest update, Rothstein has Duke as the top team in the nation followed by UConn. The top-ranked team from the Big Ten is No. 3 Purdue.

Here is how the Big Ten did in the latest update of the ‘Rothstein 45’:

Future Big Ten members:

  • No. 12 USC
  • No. 22 UCLA

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