Big Ten Coaching Power Rankings

Illinois Basketball Illini News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 2m

Big Ten basketball just got wild—Dusty May’s NBA exit leaves the conference wide open, but five coaches are stepping up to fill the void. Iowa’s Ben McCollum builds culture and outduels tough opponents, Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg stunned the NCAA with a first-ever tournament win, Illinois’ Brad Underwood recruits like a pro and runs the nation’s top offense, Purdue’s Matt Painter keeps stars locked in for decade-long tournament runs, and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo? Still the king with eight Final Fours and unmatched coaching brilliance. Support the show:Get a discount at…