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In today's Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis break down Final Four matchups for Purdue and Iowa. Zach Edey has been a dominant force for the Boilermakers, but will he meet his match in DJ Burns Jr. (1:00)? Also, can Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer make enough shots from beyond the arc to tame the Wolfpack (7:15)? Later, the guys move to Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, who are looking to finish an incredible era with a bang (24:00). Standing in their way are Paige Beuckers and UConn, who are fresh off beating freshman star JuJu Watkins. Ken and James give their keys to victory for the Hawkeyes, and also sing the praises of Kate Martin and Sydney Affolter as they try to earn two more wins and a national title for Iowa (32:22).

The Final Fours will feature two teams from Big Ten Country, with Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes seizing revenge over LSU and Zach Edey and Purdue knocking off Tennessee. James Neveau and Kenneth Davis start the show by breaking down Clark's historic performance, putting into context what she's been able to accomplish in her incredible career and in this NCAA tournament (1:00). They also have plenty of praise for Kate Martin and Sydney Affolter, and they discuss what Iowa needs to do to finish their story (11:56). Later, the guys shift the acclaim over to Edey and the Boilermakers, who are in the Final Four for the first time in decades (25:05). Can Edey help lead Purdue to title glory, or will he need his teammates to step up? The guys break that all down, and also give a final shoutout to Illinois after a tough loss to UConn in the Elite Eight (35:15).

James Neveau and Kenneth Davis take a deep dive into the four remaining Big Ten teams in the men's and women's NCAA tournaments. They start out by breaking down Iowa's scare against West Virginia, discussing which players need to step up against Colorado if the Hawkeyes want to reach the Final Four again (0:40). Indiana also gets its share of the spotlight after a dramatic win over Oklahoma, but can Sydney Parrish and company stun undefeated South Carolina in the Sweet 16 (14:48)? The guys then turn to the men's tournament, with Zach Edey and Purdue aiming to take down Gonzaga (26:47). The big question...can Purdue's guard play overcome the Bulldogs to advance in the tournament? Finally, the guys get around to Illinois, as Terrence Shannon and company have seemingly embraced the mentality of head coach Brad Underwood ahead of an epic showdown with Iowa State (35:55).

In a jampacked Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau break down opening weekend in the NCAA basketball tournaments. The guys give Zach Edey and Purdue their flowers after a pair of emphatic victories (4:30), then turn their attention toward Illinois, who have romped through two games thanks to Terrence Shannon and now face their toughest test of the season against Iowa State (13:17). Later, the duo discusses the women's tournament, mourning the defeat of Ohio State and pondering what's ahead for the Buckeyes (25:24). Finally, the guys break down Caitlin Clark's now-viral moment against Holy Cross, and how she is handling the pressures of stardom on the sport's biggest stage (32:39). They also give Indiana their props, and ask the tough question: would the Hoosiers be able to take down South Carolina (46:00)?

In a jampacked Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis reveals their picks and predictions for the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments. Can Zach Edey and Purdue make it all the way, or could Illinois battle through a tough regional and reach the Final Four? The guys discuss those questions, and weigh in on whether teams like Northwestern or Nebraska could pull a stunner this year. James and Ken turn their focus to the women's tournament, and discuss the possibility of an Iowa vs. Ohio State Final Four showdown. The guys also weigh Indiana's tourney chances this March.

It's Selection Sunday, and James Neveau and Kenneth Davis are reacting to the men's and women's NCAA tournament fields. They start out with Big Ten tournament-winning Illinois, and ask whether Terrence Shannon and company should be worried about Morehead State. The guys then dissect a tough Wisconsin matchup against James Madison, and discuss whether they think Zach Edey and Purdue have the easiest path to the Final Four of any No. 1-seeded team. They then turn to the women's bracket, where Nebraska will take on Texas A&M just days after their AD bolted to join the Aggies. The guys also ask whether Ohio State can bounce back after their Big Ten tourney loss, and if Michigan State has any shot at beating South Carolina. Finally, Caitlin Clark and Iowa earn a 1-seed, but can they secure a rematch with LSU in the tournament?

Ohio State guard Celeste Taylor joins Kenneth Davis on the Big Ten Country podcast to discuss the season ahead of the NCAA Women's Tournament. Celeste and Kenneth discuss splitting the season series with Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes (1:28). She also dives into their big loss in the Big Ten Tournament and how the Buckeyes will bounce back (6:20). Celeste also shares her thoughts on NIL and the transfer portal (8:40). Finally, she discusses being a Latin player in college hoops and how the game can grow in the Latin community (19:19).

In today's Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau react to the conference's All-Big Ten teams, announced Tuesday (0:45). Did media and coaches get the teams right, or were players like Tyson Walker and Keisei Tominaga snubbed (9:55)? The guys also break down Coleman Hawkins' low finish on the list, and name players were deserving of more love (15:00). The Big Ten men's tournament takes center stage this weekend, but outside of Purdue, which schools do Kenneth and James think could raise the trophy (22:30)? Finally, expanded College Football Playoff talk is all the rage, but is a 14-team tournament too big (34:12)?

James Neveau and Kenneth Davis break down the Big Ten women's basketball tournament, with Caitlin Clark once again asserting her historic dominance in a title-winning performance. Kate Martin and Gabbie Marshall also get their kudos, as do several other key Hawkeyes as they keep Iowa fans hoping for March dominance. The guys also break down Nebraska's strong tournament and Ohio State's stunning upset loss to Maryland, and discuss which teams are hitting their stride as the NCAA tournament nears, and which teams should be on upset alert as the Big Dance approaches.

On this episode of Big Ten Country, Ken Davis and James Neveau are full of praise for Purdue after a comeback win over Illinois on Tuesday night (1:30). Zach Edey may be the star, but Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer are proving to be critical to the Boilermakers' title hopes as well. Later, the guys turn their attention to women's hoops, and even with Iowa and Ohio State dominating the headlines, is it possible that a team like Indiana or Michigan State could capture the conference title this weekend in Minneapolis (21:22)? Finally, James and Ken sneak in some NFL Draft conversation, waxing poetic about Chop Robinson and Olu Fashanu and trying to figure out if there are any Big Ten (or Alabama) players the Bears should target with their second first-round pick (38:59).

It was a highly-anticipated matchup, and Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes earned sweet revenge over Ohio State. James Neveau and Ken Davis break down Clark's performance and what else they learned about Iowa as they go into the Big Ten tournament on a high note. Later, they discuss Clark's decision to enter the WNBA Draft. The guys then move to men's hoops, where Purdue and Illinois remain on a collision course for a titanic showdown in Champaign, and then the duo wraps up with a discussion on the faltering Michigan State Spartans and whether their tournament hopes are going by the wayside.

On this episode of Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis break down the biggest game in women's college basketball, Iowa vs Ohio State (0:41). They discuss how the Buckeyes can stop Caitlin Clark (5:12) and predict who will win the highly anticipated matchup (22:48). Later, the duo breaks down the men's basketball schedule (31:17) and finally, discuss former NFL offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy heading to UCLA (36:11).

In today's episode of Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau take a look at the basketball landscape in the Big Ten. With two weeks to go, Illinois is still finding its form, with Coleman Hawkins playing goat and hero in the same week. Meanwhile, Purdue keeps winning, with Zach Edey pushing the Boilermakers forward. In women's hoops, Ohio State clinches a share of the Big Ten title, while Indiana scores a signature win and Caitlin Clark helps Iowa rebound after their loss to the Hoosiers.

In today's episode of Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis welcome back Peacock and Big Ten Network's Meghan McKeown to talk all things women's hoops. Meghan breaks down the explosion of interest in the sport (4:25), and how fans should look beyond Caitlin Clark and other stars to get a full picture of the game (12:33). Later, the group discusses Ohio State's dominant conference performance and whether Iowa has what it takes to overcome the Buckeyes (18:42). Meghan also gives her take on which teams have the best shot at tournament glory as March draws ever closer.

On this episode of Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis break down a huge Illinois win over Maryland as the Illini seem to be hitting their stride. Wisconsin is definitely NOT firing on all cylinders, and the guys give their take on the spiraling Badgers. Purdue tops the NCAA committee's top-16 rankings, but where do the experts have the Big Ten's other squads? On the women's side, Ohio State tops the top-16 rankings, but should Iowa and Indiana be higher on that list? Finally, the guys praise Caitlin Clark's record-setting career and evaluate Iowa's chances at tournament glory.

In today's Big Ten Country podcast, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau open the conversation with even more praise for Caitlin Clark, who is poised to set the NCAA scoring record in women's basketball. After that, they name their three top players in the Big Ten, and discuss whether teams like Iowa, Ohio State, Indiana and more are legitimate contenders not just for a conference crown, but also for an NCAA title. The guys also name their top three men's players in the Big Ten, and then break down the massive new TV deal reached for the College Football Playoff. How do they feel about the 12-team playoff, and how do they feel about ESPN's way-too-early top 25 in college football?

On this episode of Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau take a deep dive into men's hoops action. What went wrong for Illinois in their loss to Michigan State, and can Wisconsin pull themselves out of their tailspin amid a losing streak? After that, the guys discuss Purdue's strong play, and evaluate which of their conference rivals, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Northwestern and more, are contenders or pretenders this March. Finally, Iowa and Ohio State continue to roll in women's hoops, and Chip Kelly bolts UCLA for Ohio State in a surprising move.

In this edition of Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau preview a huge week in men's hoops. Will Purdue continue their dominance of Indiana, or can the Hoosiers save their fading tourney hopes (2:17)? Meanwhile, Illinois aims to knock off a resurgent Michigan State, with Terrence Shannon finding his groove (17:35). The guys also discuss some intriguing coaching decisions in the football world, including Jesse Minter leaving Michigan (34:02) and Harlon Barnett giving David Braun's Northwestern staff a boost (39:00).

In today's Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis discuss a huge weekend in Big Ten basketball, starting with Purdue reminding the world why they're top dogs in the conference. Zach Edey and Braden Smith get their flowers from the guys, and the duo wonders if Wisconsin's recent losses point to any weaknesses in the college hoops stretch run. Later, the guys discuss Ohio State's key win over Indiana. Can Cotie McMahon and the Buckeyes earn a No. 1 seed in the women's tourney? Finally, Ken puts on his judicial robes and renders a verdict in a moment featuring an Auburn basketball player....and Morgan Freeman?

On this episode of Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis is joined by NBC Sports Chicago's draft expert, Glynn Morgan, to break down some of the top NFL Draft prospects coming out of the Big Ten.7:46 — Illinois15:06 — Michigan29:17 — Ohio Stae40:46 — Penn State52:00 — Iowa57:58 — Wisconsin1:01:00 — Dark Horses from Big Ten01:04:40 — Washington1:11:37 — UCLA1:12:46 — Oregon1:15:55 — USC