The Big Ten was well represented in the 2026 NBA Draft, extending a year of success for the conference in men's basketball.

From the six main sports that were graded, Michigan came in as a top-five team overall and bested the Big Ten.

Tough nonconference slates are just the start for the Michigan and Michigan State men’s basketball teams. They’ll play a grueling 20-game schedule in a conference that put eight teams in the NCAA ...