Watch The Big Ten's Greatest Games: Basketball

2009
1 Season

The Big Ten's Greatest Games: Basketball is a show that highlights some of the best basketball games played between the teams of the Big Ten conference. Produced by the Big Ten Network, this show features classic games from the past as well as recent games from the current season.

The show features commentary from former players, coaches, and experts who provide analysis and insight into the games. They discuss the key moments, strategies, and performances that made the games memorable. The commentators break down the games play by play, highlighting the important plays, individual performances, and team dynamics.

The show covers games from different eras, from the early days of the conference to the present day. The games are chosen based on their historical significance, the quality of play, and the impact they had on the conference and the teams involved. These games have become a part of the Big Ten's rich basketball tradition and are fondly remembered by all fans of the sport.

The show covers games played by some of the most legendary players and coaches in the Big Ten's history. Fans get to witness the skills and abilities of players like Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, Glenn Robinson, Chris Webber, and many more, as they showcase their talent on the court. The show also highlights the coaching exploits of legendary coaches like Bob Knight, Tom Izzo, and Bo Ryan.

Each episode of the show features a single game, with a runtime of around 60 minutes. The episode begins with an introduction to the game, setting the context and giving the audience a sense of what to expect. Then, the commentators take over, providing insightful commentary about the game.

The games are presented in their entirety, so viewers can relive the excitement, tension, and drama of these classic games. The show takes viewers on a journey through time, as they watch some of the greatest moments in Big Ten basketball history unfold on the court.

The Big Ten's Greatest Games: Basketball is a show that will appeal to all basketball fans, whether they are fans of college basketball or the sport in general. The show provides a unique perspective on the sport, showcasing the Big Ten's rich and unique basketball tradition, and highlighting some of the best games played in the conference.

For anyone who loves basketball or is a fan of the Big Ten, this show is a must-watch. Whether you are reliving classic games from the past, or watching current games that are destined to become classics, there is something for everyone in this show.

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Seasons

25. 2008 Purdue at Wisconsin

February 9, 2008

Led by freshman Robbie Hummel's 21 points, the "Baby Boilers" stunned No. 8 Wisconsin, 72-67, putting an end to the Badgers' 16-game home conference winning streak.

24. 2007 Wisconsin at Ohio State

February 25, 2007

In a battle for the Big Ten title, No. 2 Ohio State snuck past No. 1 Wisconsin in an intense defensive struggle, 49-48. Mike Conley's game-winning shot rolled around the rim before falling through.

23. 1989 Illinois at Indiana

March 5, 1989

The two Big Ten powerhouses went back and forth for most of the game before some last second heroics turned this game into one for the ages. Anderson and team make a buzzer shot, giving the Illini a 70-67 victory.

22. 2000 Indiana at Minnesota

February 9, 2000

With John-Blair Bickerstaff injured, sophomore Joe Przybilla stepped in and scored a career-high 33 points, including the game winner with only four seconds left, leading Minnesota to a 77-75 victory.

21. 2006 Iowa at Northwestern

February 8, 2006

Northwestern's Vedran Vukusic, who scored 26 points in the game, converted a traditional three-point play late in the game as the Wildcats hung on to secure a 51-48 victory.

20. Purdue at Michigan

February 18, 1991

With both teams trying to position themselves for an NCAA tournament berth, Purdue and Michigan battled back and forth through regulation, and into two overtimes.

19. Purdue at Indiana

February 23, 1985

Indiana Coach Bob Knight received three technical fouls, including one for throwing a chair across the court. Gene Keady and the Boilermakers won in Bloomington, 72-63.

18. Minnesota at Illinois

March 9, 1996

Minnesota overcame a ten point deficit with nine minutes to play and spoiled Lou Henson's farewell game, winning 67-66 at Illinois.

17. Iowa at Michigan

January 19, 1985

In a thrilling game from Ann Arbor, the Iowa Hawkeyes took the #1 team in the country to three overtimes.

16. Minnesota at Wisconsin

March 8, 1997

Ty Calderwood sank the second-ranked Gophers by hitting two clutch free throws and scoring a game-high 19 points. Wisconsin ended Minnesota's 12-game winning streak, 66-65.

15. 2001 Michigan State Vs. Penn State

January 29, 2001

In the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, the upstart Nittany Lions upset 2nd ranked Michigan State, 65-63, behind Joe Crispin's heroics in the final 30 seconds.

14. 1983 Minnesota at Ohio State

February 2, 2001

In the final seconds of the first overtime, Minnesota's Tommy Davis sank two free throws to force a second extra session, where the Gophers finally pulled away, defeating the Buckeyes 89 – 80.

13. 1990 Minnesota at Wisconsin

January 22, 1990

With less than one second left, Wisconsin's Kurt Portmann found Patrick Tompkins under the basket for a layup, giving the Badgers a 77-75 win.

12. 1991 Ohio State at Michigan State

January 15, 1991

Ohio State suffered its first loss of the season as Steve Smith scored 26 points and Mark Montgomery added a career-high 17 to lead Michigan State to a 75-61 victory.

11. 1987 Indiana at Illinois

March 1, 1987

The Illini fought off a rally by Steve Alford and the Hoosiers on senior night, holding on for a 69-67 victory.

8. 2009 Purdue at Wisconsin

January 27, 2009

Robbie Hummel's go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left in the game helped lift the Boilermakers to a 64-63 victory over Wisconsin. The win was Purdue's second consecutive in Madison.

7. 2009 Northwestern at Michigan State

January 21, 2009

Kevin Coble and Northwestern pulled off a stunning 70-63 upset of the No. 7 Spartans, snapping Michigan State's 28-game home-court winning streak. Coble scored 31 points to pace the Wildcats.

6. 2009 Minnesota at Wisconsin

January 15, 2009

Lawrence Westbrook hit a 3-pointer to tie the game with two seconds left in regulation, then scored nine points in overtime as Minnesota rallied for a 78-74 victory over Wisconsin to improve to 16-1 on the season.

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