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Message: [QUOTE="bballnut90, post: 4260408, member: 2117"] I think Maryland returns to the top of the Big 10 if everyone is healthy. Miller/Reese/Owusu is a heck of a 3 headed monster when all are healthy. Add in Briggs and they have by far the most athletic team in the conference. Plus Sellers is a good athlete and Collins is a capable stretch 4. Maryland definitely has Final Four potential, whether it pans out for them is another story. Iowa's defense isn't bad, but they need more help for Clark/Czinano. The problem is they basically live and die by Caitlin Clark. If she's playing well, they win. If she isn't shooting well, it's a lot harder to win. I think they're #2 in line but don't have the firepower to match Maryland. I think this team has Final Four potential but realistically is a Sweet 16/Elite 8 type of squad. Marshall/Martin are solid but they need to make a bigger impact. Indiana should be good if healthy. Same with Michigan/Ohio State. Michigan loses a lot but Brown is excellent and Phelia will thrive in a larger role. I think the top 5 stay the same, but Maryland is the clear #1, Iowa likely #2, and #3-5 could be any of those 3. Nebraska has potential to move into that realm with Shelley/Markowski back. I don't see anyone else making the NCAAs though. Michigan State/Northwestern lose their best player. Purdue could make some noise but I don't think they will. [/QUOTE]