We have arrived at the point of the college basketball season where we can identify - for the most part - what we have from each team. That is especially true for the Big 12 Conference on the men’s side.

The Boilermakers are well positioned for their third straight Big Ten championship, and claim the top spot in the Big Ten men's basketball power rankings.

After handing previously unbeaten Vicksburg its first loss of 2025, and basking in several worthy milestones, Paw Paw has emerged as Southwest Michigan’s new No. 1 team, while other squads continue to make their case as area contenders.