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First, let's take a look at updated RPI numbers from Jerry Palm at cbssports.com. The Big Ten currently ranks 4th behind the Big XII, Big East, and SEC.
Big Ten in the RPI
14. Wisconsin
25. Michigan State
37. Ohio State
39. Penn State
44. Maryland
65. Illinois
75. Minnesota
94. Rutgers
101. Iowa
104. Michigan
116. Nebraska
119. Purdue
143. Indiana
145. Northwestern
Second, listed below are wins that potentially will carry some weight at the end of the season. To this point of the season, Wisconsin is the clear leader of the pack
Likely/Potential Quality Wins at End of the Season (most impressive to least impressive)
Wisconsin (5) -- Oklahoma (neutral court), @ Marquette, Georgetown (neutral court), Boise State, Green Bay
Michigan (2) -- Oregon (neutral court), Syracuse
Iowa (1) -- @ North Carolina
Maryland (1) -- Iowa State (neutral court)
Purdue (2) -- BYU (neutral court), NC State
Illinois (1) -- Baylor (neutral court)
Indiana (2) -- SMU, Pitt
Michigan State (1) -- Marquette (neutral court)
Minnesota (1) -- Georgia (neutral court)
Ohio State (1) -- Marquette
Nebraska (1) -- Cincinnati
Penn State (1) -- George Washington
Rutgers (0)
Northwestern (0)
Big Ten in the RPI
14. Wisconsin
25. Michigan State
37. Ohio State
39. Penn State
44. Maryland
65. Illinois
75. Minnesota
94. Rutgers
101. Iowa
104. Michigan
116. Nebraska
119. Purdue
143. Indiana
145. Northwestern
Second, listed below are wins that potentially will carry some weight at the end of the season. To this point of the season, Wisconsin is the clear leader of the pack
Likely/Potential Quality Wins at End of the Season (most impressive to least impressive)
Wisconsin (5) -- Oklahoma (neutral court), @ Marquette, Georgetown (neutral court), Boise State, Green Bay
Michigan (2) -- Oregon (neutral court), Syracuse
Iowa (1) -- @ North Carolina
Maryland (1) -- Iowa State (neutral court)
Purdue (2) -- BYU (neutral court), NC State
Illinois (1) -- Baylor (neutral court)
Indiana (2) -- SMU, Pitt
Michigan State (1) -- Marquette (neutral court)
Minnesota (1) -- Georgia (neutral court)
Ohio State (1) -- Marquette
Nebraska (1) -- Cincinnati
Penn State (1) -- George Washington
Rutgers (0)
Northwestern (0)