2023 Big Ten Basketball Tournament: Updated projected seeds, schedule, magic numbers

The Big Ten basketball tournament has a clearer picture after Tuesday’s slate of basketball games. The latest projected seeds, schedule and magic numbers are available as teams fight for positioning in the conference tournament.

Let’s dive into the standings and probabilities for teams who are in position for the top seed in the Big Ten, via PlayoffStatus.com.

Big Ten Standings

1. Purdue, 24-4 (13-4)
2. Northwestern, 20-7 (11-5)
3. Indiana, 19-9 (10-7)
4. Illinois, 18-9, (9-7)
5. Maryland, 18-9 (9-7)
6. Iowa, 17-10 (9-7)
7. Michigan State, 17-10 (9-7)
8. Rutgers, 17-10 (9-7)
9. Michigan, 15-12 (9-7)
10. Penn State, 16-11 (7-9)
11. Wisconsin, 15-11 (7-9)
12. Nebraska, 14-14 (7-10)
13. Ohio State, 11-16 (3-13)
14. Minnesota, 7-18 (1-14)

Purdue has an 86% chance to grab the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten. But there is only one team who even has a remote shot at taking it. Northwestern had a 13% chance after Tuesday’s slate.

Only Purdue controls its own destiny for the top seed in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers’ magic number to clinch the top spot remained at three.

As far as the bottom five teams in the conference, their highest probability of finish might surprise you. Minnesota can finish as high as No. 12, the same goes for Ohio State. Nebraska can finish as high as No. 4 while Penn State and Wisconsin could actually finish as high as No. 2.

Wednesday’s Big Ten Basketball Schedule

Minnesota at Maryland: 7:00 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)

Iowa at Wisconsin: 9:00 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)

Big Ten Tournament Schedule

First Round: Wed., March 8

Game 1: No. 12 seed vs. No. 13 seed | 6:30 p.m. ET (BTN/FOX Sports App)

Game 2: No. 11 seed vs. No. 14 seed | 25 minutes after Game 1(BTN/FOX Sports App)

Second Round: Thurs., March 9

Game 3: No. 8 seed vs. No. 9 seed | 12:00 p.m. ET (BTN/FOX Sports App)

Game 4: No. 5 seed vs. Game 1 winner | 25 minutes after Game 1 (BTN/FOX Sports App)

Game 5: No. 7 seed vs. 10 seed | 6:30 p.m. ET (BTN/FOX Sports App)

Game 6: No. 6 seed vs. Game 2 winner | 25 minutes after Game 5 (BTN/FOX Sports App)

Quarterfinals: Fri., March 10

Game 7: No. 1 seed vs. Game 3 winner | 12:00 p.m. ET (BTN/FOX Sports App)

Game 8: No. 4 seed vs. Game 4 winner | 25 minutes after Game 7 (BTN/FOX Sports App)

Game 9: No. 2 seed vs. Game 5 winner | 6:30 p.m. ET (BTN/FOX Sports App)

Game 10: No. 3 seed vs. Game 6 winner | 25 minutes after Game 9 (BTN/FOX Sports App)

Semifinals: Sat., March 11

Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner | 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS/Paramount+)

Game 12: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 25 minutes after Game 11 (CBS/Paramount+)

Championship Game: Sun., March 12 

Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner | 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS/Paramount+)