Loaded NBA draft class continues successful year for Big Ten men's basketball

It’s been nothing short of a banner year for Big Ten men’s basketball.In April, Michigan became the first Big Ten men’s basketball champion in 26 years. In the same tournament, Illinois appeared in its first Final Four since 2005, No. 8 seed Iowa upset the reigning champion Florida Gators en route to the Elite Eight, and six teams from the conference made the Sweet Sixteen.The Big Ten carried the momentum forward this week in the 2026 NBA Draft with 11 selections. Such a big cl