The Big Ten may well be the best league in the nation. It has certainly been one of the most fun to watch this season.

The depth of the conference – which has three top 10 teams, five in the Top 25 and eight with at least 15 wins – has led to dozens of high-profile matchups and the most entertaining season in recent memory. It’s all whetted the appetite for what should be a fascinating stretch run.

“There’s a buzz. You stop at the grocery store or fill up your car with gas, everybody is talking about it.” Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said.