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Big Ten media poll ranks MSU second, UM third in basketball

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Big Ten media poll ranks MSU second, UM third in basketball

Summary

The Big Ten men's basketball preseason media poll, released on October 5, projects Michigan State to finish second and Michigan third in the conference standings. Illinois tops the poll with 498 points, bolstered by 18 first-place votes. Michigan State follows closely with 483 points and nine first-place votes. Michigan, the reigning regular-season champion, tallied 436 points and received one first-place vote., Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. is the runaway choice for preseason player of the year, garnering 23 out of 28 votes.

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By the Numbers

•Illinois ranked first with 498 points and 18 first-place votes.
•Michigan State is projected second with 483 points and nine first-place votes.
•Michigan, last season's champion, is predicted to finish third with 436 points.
•Jeremy Fears Jr. of Michigan State is preseason player of the year.
•Michigan center Moustapha Thiam received votes for first team and Transfer of the Year.

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