Magic Johnson... true champion.

A quick rundown of all the Big Ten games that took place over the weekend.

The majority of college basketball teams start their season on Friday. The biggest game might be taken place on an...aircraft carrier? Yes, the Michigan State Spartans and the North Carolina Tar Heels begin their season Friday night at the Quicken Loans Carrier Classic on the USS Carl Vinson off the shore of San Diego.

Check our version of college basketball's top 25!

Trevor Mbakwe is getting a ton of accolades before the season starts on Friday, but one of them that he didn't get was being listed on the Naismith Watch List.

As the exhibition games get going, it's time to guess how the conference standings will shake out this year.

BT Powerhouse throws its prediction hat in the ring. We count down teams from 12-7, and provide reasons for the picks.

From Big Ten basketball previews to the special MSU/UNC Carrier Classic jerseys.. here are your Big Ten basketball links.

Just how will the Illini fare this season? A look at the 2011-2012 Illinois Fighting Illini.