Big 10 Reacts Survey: What Is the Rest of the Conference Thinking After the NCAA Tourney?
Spoiler alert: it’s portal time.
As far as Husker hoops, we know what Fred has on his to-do list and that’s replace Rienk, Jamarques and Sammy – for starters. And as confirmed returning Braden Frager said, “We’re not rebuilding anymore, we are RELOADING. ” But what about the rest of the Big 10?
2025-26 was a damned successful season and not just for Michigan. What are other team’s people thinking about moving forward? Here are survey results from some of their respective fan bases: Of the four who talked portal needs, three agreed the top need is a big man.
Three-point shooting is great, but the size of Michigan’s starting five did not go unnoticed. Wisconsin isn’t playing small-ball, by the way. Yes, they are leaning toward a wing and an all-purpose guard.
Those are fair needs when you have five returning players who are 6’10” or taller with two over 7’. Yes, they’re all listed as forwards, but c’mon. Michigan fans are currently playing with house money and worrying about other things first.