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Big Ten basketball season preview

The non-conference portion of the NCAA basketball schedule is over, meaning conference play is about to begin. The Big Ten Conference is loaded with strong teams. The 12-1 Gophers look good on paper, but how do they stack up against the rest of the league?
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The non-conference portion of the NCAA basketball schedule is over, meaning conference play is about to begin. The Big Ten Conference is loaded with strong teams. The 12-1 Gophers look good on paper, but how do they stack up against the rest of the league?

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