A look at where each Big Ten program stands in the NET, KenPom and Bart Torvik

There’s a lull in the college basketball schedule this week, with most Big Ten programs off until the weekend.

With the debut of the NCAA NET rankings in early December, we’re checking in on how each Big Ten team has moved in the NET, KenPom, and Bart Torvik since the initial release of each computer ranking.

Here’s an updated look at each Big Ten program and its latest NET, KenPom and Torvik rankings as of Tuesday morning, compared to the start of the season (or in the case of the NET, since its first release in early December):

(Teams listed in order of current ranking on KenPom.)

Michigan

Initial NET ranking: 1
Current NET ranking: 1
Preseason KenPom: 11
Current KenPom: 1
Preseason Torvik: 3
Current Torvik: 1

Notes: The computers have it right and the humans have it wrong (for now): Michigan is the best team in the country.

Purdue

Initial NET ranking: 3
Current NET ranking: 9
Preseason KenPom: 3
Current KenPom: 6
Preseason Torvik: 5
Current Torvik: 8

Notes: Blowout home loss to Iowa State at home aside, the Boilermakers are building a strong profile with two Quad 1 wins already on their ledger.

Michigan State

Initial NET ranking: 10
Current NET ranking: 10
Preseason KenPom: 25
Current KenPom: 12
Preseason Torvik: 21
Current Torvik: 11

Notes: The Spartans have been perfect besides a home loss to Duke and already have four Quad 1 victories.

Illinois

Initial NET ranking: 24
Current NET ranking: 13
Preseason KenPom: 6
Current KenPom: 13
Preseason Torvik: 8
Current Torvik: 13

Notes: The Fighting Illini are 3-3 in Quad 1 games and should be in the mix for a double bye in the Big Ten tournament by season’s end.

Iowa

Initial NET ranking: 16
Current NET ranking: 19
Preseason KenPom: 46
Current KenPom: 20
Preseason Torvik: 37
Current Torvik: 20

Notes: The Hawkeyes have made significant movement in KenPom and Torvik since the start of the season but are still looking for their first Quad 1 win.

Nebraska

Initial NET ranking: 28
Current NET ranking: 12
Preseason KenPom: 51
Current KenPom: 21
Preseason Torvik: 43
Current Torvik: 22

Notes: The surprise team in the Big Ten this far, the Huskers are 11-0 with a pair of Quad 1 victories.

Indiana

Initial NET ranking: 11
Current NET ranking: 26
Preseason KenPom: 40
Current KenPom: 26
Preseason Torvik: 41
Current Torvik: 19

Notes: The Hoosiers have strong metrics so far but are 0-2 in Quad 1 games. Decisive wins and avoiding blowouts have helped prop up the profile thus far.

UCLA

Initial NET ranking: 76
Current NET ranking: 42
Preseason KenPom: 10
Current KenPom: 31
Preseason Torvik: 9
Current Torvik: 25

Notes: The Bruins started 2-0 in Big Ten play and picked up a crucial road win at Washington on Dec. 3.

Wisconsin

Initial NET ranking: 69
Current NET ranking: 69
Preseason KenPom: 20
Current KenPom: 37
Preseason Torvik: 30
Current Torvik: 38

Notes: Like Indiana, Wisconsin is without a Quad 1 win. And the Badgers suffered a 30-point loss at Nebraska, which dropped them more than 10 spots in KenPom.

USC

Initial NET ranking: 20
Current NET ranking: 37
Preseason KenPom: 22
Current KenPom: 38
Preseason Torvik: 26
Current Torvik: 36

Notes: The Trojans are a solid 2-0 in Quad 1 games and are 11-1 overall.

Ohio State

Initial NET ranking: 63
Current NET ranking: 49
Preseason KenPom: 27
Current KenPom: 39
Preseason Torvik: 16
Current Torvik: 32

Notes: The Buckeyes bounced back from an eight-point loss at home with a double overtime win against West Virginia in Cleveland.

Washington

Initial NET ranking: 74
Current NET ranking: 61
Preseason KenPom: 45
Current KenPom: 48
Preseason Torvik: 46
Current Torvik: 55

Notes: The Huskies have dealt with injuries early in the season but are a team to watch when Big Ten play resumes in early January.

Northwestern

Initial NET ranking: 48
Current NET ranking: 74
Preseason KenPom: 57
Current KenPom: 57
Preseason Torvik: 66
Current Torvik: 58

Notes: The Wildcats recently lost three straight games to Oklahoma State, Wisconsin and Ohio State and are 0-4 in Quad 1 and 2 contests thus far.

Oregon

Initial NET ranking: 192
Current NET ranking: 127
Preseason KenPom: 37
Current KenPom: 84
Preseason Torvik: 27
Current Torvik: 60

Notes: The Ducks are treading water at 5-5 and are 0-4 in Quad 1 and 2 games.

Maryland

Initial NET ranking: 200
Current NET ranking: 161
Preseason KenPom: 34
Current KenPom: 100
Preseason Torvik: 42
Current Torvik: 117

Notes: The Terps have lost four of their last five and have dropped significantly in KenPom and Torvik since the start of the season.

Penn State

Initial NET ranking: 83
Current NET ranking: 104
Preseason KenPom: 95
Current KenPom: 106
Preseason Torvik: 101
Current Torvik: 102

Notes: All eight of Penn State’s wins have come in Quad 4.

Minnesota

Initial NET ranking: 144
Current NET ranking: 122
Preseason KenPom: 73
Current KenPom: 108
Preseason Torvik: 85
Current Torvik: 93

Notes: The Gophers are 6-5 but did knock off Indiana at home on Dec. 3.

Rutgers

Initial NET ranking: 186
Current NET ranking: 196
Preseason KenPom: 85
Current KenPom: 147
Preseason Torvik: 97
Current Torvik: 177

Notes: The Scarlet Knights are the only Big Ten team under .500 and have lost six of their last seven games.

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