2025 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Tracker: Dates, Matchups, TV Info, History and More

The 2025 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament bracket is set. There will be 14 games played across five days in Indianapolis and aired on three different TV networks. Bookmark this story; we will keep it updated in real time throughout the event.

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INDIANAPOLIS — The 2025 Big Ten Men's Tournament bracket is set. Beginning on Wednesday, a total of 14 games will be played across five days as 15 teams pursue their dream of winning a Big Ten Tournament title and securing a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

This is the first year in which teams miss the Big Ten Tournament. With expansion to an 18-team league, the Big Ten created a 15 team-format. Nebraska, Penn State, Washington will not participate in the tournament.

Games will be played from March 12-16 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Selection Sunday will take place shortly after the end of the Big Ten championship game, which tips off at 3:30 p.m. ET on March 16.

Throughout the 2025 tournament, we'll continue to keep you updated with matchups, tipoff times, television information, results and plenty more. Below is our bracket tracker for the 2025 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament.

Wednesday, March 12 — Round 1

No. 13 Northwestern 72, No. 12 Minnesota 64

Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) and Northwestern Wildcats guard Justin Mullins (20) celebrate after a play during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

• Northwestern leading scorers: Nick Martinelli 28, Ty Berry 14, Jordan Clayton 11.
• Minnesota leading scorers: Dawson Garcia 22, Mike Mitchell Jr. 11.
• Shooting: Northwestern 48% FG (27-56), 29% 3-point (6-21), 55% FT (12-22); Minnesota 38% FG (20-53), 32% 3-point (7-22), 81% FT (17-21).
• Rebounds: Northwestern 36, Minnesota 32.
• Assists: Northwestern 20, Minnesota 12.
• Turnovers: Minnesota 12, Northwestern 11.

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No. 15 Iowa 77, No. 10 Ohio State 70

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Brock Harding (2) celebrates scoring a 3-pointer Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a first round game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. / Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

• Iowa leading scorers: Payton Sandfort 17, Josh Dix 16, Brock Harding 15.
• Ohio State leading scorers: Bruce Thornton 24, Devin Royal 17, Micah Parrish 16.
• Shooting: Iowa 55% FG (29-53), 42% 3-point (10-24), 90% FT (9-10); Ohio State 42% FG (25-59), 23% 3P (5-22), 75% FT (15-20).
• Rebounds: Ohio State 31, Iowa 29.
• Assists: Iowa 18, Ohio State 11.
• Turnovers: Iowa 12, Ohio State 10.

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No. 14 USC 97, No. 11 Rutgers 89, 2 OT

USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude (1) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

• USC leading scorers: Desmond Claude 28, Wesley Yates III 24, Rashaun Agee 23
• Rutgers leading scorers: Dylan Harper 27, Ace Bailey 17, Tyson Acuff 16, Lathan Sommerville 16.
• Shooting: USC 51.7% FG (31-60), 43.5% 3-point (10-23), 80.6% FT (25-31); Rutgers 42.9% (33-77); 20% 3-point (6-30), 77.3% FT (17-22).
• Rebounds: USC 39, Rutgers 38.
• Assists: Rutgers 21, USC 19
• Turnovers: USC 21, Rutgers 12.

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Thursday, March 13 — Round 2

No. 8 Oregon 72, No. 9 Indiana 59

Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) dribbles the ball while Indiana Hoosiers guard Myles Rice (1) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

• Oregon leading scorers: Jackson Shelstad 18, TJ Bamba 17, Brandon Angel 14.
• Indiana leading scorers: Malik Reneau 19, Trey Galloway 15, Mackenzie Mgbako 12.
• Shooting: Oregon 49.1% FG (26-53), 40% 3-point % (8-20), 80% FT (12-15); Indiana 36.2 FG% (25-69), 25% 3-point (4-16), 50% FT (5-10).
• Rebounds: Indiana 35, Oregon 34.
• Assists: Indiana 22, Oregon 16.
• Turnovers: Oregon 14, Indiana 11.

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No. 4 Wisconsin 70, No. 13 Northwestern 63

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) rushes up the court against Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) on Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the second round of the men's Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. / Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

• Wisconsin leading scorers: John Tonje 18, Nolan Winter 18.
• Northwestern leading scorers: Nick Martinelli 22, K.J. Windham 14, Jordan Clayton 10.
• Shooting: Wisconsin 41.5% FG (22-53), 32% 3-point (8-25), 78.3% FT (18-23); Northwestern 37% FG (20-54), 25% 3-point (5-20), 81.8% (18-22).
• Rebounds: Northwestern 36, Wisconsin 32.
• Assists: Wisconsin 12, Northwestern 9
• Turnovers: Northwestern 14, Wisconsin 10.

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No. 7 Illinois 106, No. 15 Iowa 94

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) dribbles the ball while Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

• Illinois leading scorers: Kylan Boswell 24, Tre White 22, Will Riley 21, Tomislav Ivisic 19.
• Iowa leading scorers: Payton Sandfort 30, Josh Dix 21, Drew Thelwell 12.
• Shooting: Illinois 53.8% FG (35-65), 46.2% 3-point (12-26), 80% FT (24-30); Iowa 54.9% FG (39-71), 45.8% 3-point (11-24), 50% FT (5-10).
• Rebounds: lllinois 41, Iowa 24.
• Assists: Iowa 21, Illinois 20.
• Turnovers: Illinois 10, Iowa 5.

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No. 6 Purdue 76, No. 14 USC 71

Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) shoots the ball while USC Trojans forward Rashaun Agee (12) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

• Purdue leading scorers: Trey Kaufman-Renn 30, Fletcher Loyer 14, Braden Smith 12.
• USC leading scorers: Desmond Claude 18, Wesley Yates III 13.
• Shooting: Purdue 47.3% FG (26-55), 39.1% 3-point (9-23), 65.2% FT (15-23); USC 43.5% (27-62), 29.2% 3-point (7-24), 71.4% FT (10-14).
• Rebounds: Purdue 36, USC 33.
• Assists: Purdue 13, USC 12.
• Turnovers: Purdue 10, USC 10.

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Friday, March 14 — Quarterfinals

No. 1 Michigan State 74, No. 8 Oregon 64

Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) shoots the ball while Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle (32) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

• Michigan State leading scorers: Jase Richardson 17, Jaden Akins 12, Jeremy Fears Jr. 11.
• Oregon leading scorers: Nate Bittle 22, TJ Bamba 11.
• Shooting: Michigan State 46.3% FG (25-54), 46.7% 3-point (7-15), 58.6% FT (17-29); Oregon 47.2% FG (25-53), 21.1% 3-point (4-19), 71.4% FT (10-14).
• Rebounds: Michigan State 36, Oregon 29.
• Assists: Michigan State 13, Oregon 10.
• Turnovers: Oregon 15, Michigan State 12.

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No. 5 Wisconsin 86, No. 4 UCLA 70

Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) and Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) celebrate after a play during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

• Wisconsin leading scorers: John Tonje 26, John Blackwell 18, Kamari McGee 14, Steven Crowl 13.
• UCLA leading scorers: Sebastian Mack 18, Kobe Johnson 14.
• Shooting: Wisconsin 51.7% FG (30-58), 59.4% 3-point (19-32), 53.8% FT (7-13); UCLA 32.4% (22-68), 30% 3-point (9-30), 65.4% FT (17-26).
• Rebounds: Wisconsin 40, UCLA 40.
• Assists: Wisconsin 22, UCLA 13.
• Turnovers: Wisconsin 11, UCLA 5.

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No. 2 Maryland 88, No. 7 lllinois 65

Maryland Terrapins guard Rodney Rice (1) dribbles the ball while Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

• Maryland leading scorers: Rodney Rice 25, Derik Queen 19, Ja'Kobi Gillespie 12.
• Illinois leading scorers: Kasparas Jakucionis 15, Will Riley 15, Kylan Boswell 14.
• Shooting: Maryland 42.3% FG (30-71), 47.8% 3-point (11-23), 70.8% FT (17-24); Illinois 36.5% FG (23-63), 22.2% 3-point (6-27), 72.2% FT (13-18).
• Rebounds: Illinois 47, Maryland 38.
• Assists: Maryland 19, Illinois 12.
• Turnovers: Illinois 17, Maryland 3.

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No. 3 Michigan 86, No. 6 Purdue 68

Michigan center Danny Wolf (1) blocks a shot from Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during the first half of Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, March 14, 2025. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

• Michigan leading scorers: Danny Wolf 18, Vlad Goldin 15. Tre Donaldson 13.
• Purdue leading scorers: Trey Kaufman-Renn 24, Braden Smith 12, Gicarri Harris 11.
• Shooting: Michigan 51.7% FG (30-58), 30.8% 3-point (8-26), 81.8% FT (18-22); Purdue 33.8% FG (22-65), 31.8% 3-point (7-22), 77.3% FT (17-22).
• Rebounds: Michigan 40, Purdue 34.
• Assists: Michigan 25, Purdue 11.
• Turnovers: Michigan 6, Purdue 5.

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Saturday, March 15 — Semifinals

No. 5 Wisconsin 77, No. 1 Michigan State 74

Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) and Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) react to a play during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

• Wisconsin leading scorers: John Tonje 32, John Blackwell 14, Carter Gilmore 10.
• Michigan State leading scorers: Jase Richardson 21, Jeremy Fears Jr. 14, Tre Holloman 10.
• Shooting: Wisconsin 42.6% (23-54), 31% 3-point (9-29), 78.6% FT (22-28); Michigan State 40.7% FG (24-59), 36.8% 3-point (7-19), 79.2% FT (19-24).
• Rebounds: Michigan State 37, Wisconsin 33.
• Assists: Wisconsin 15, Michigan State 13.
• Turnovers: Wisconsin 7, Michigan State 7.

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No. 3 Michigan 81, No. 2 Maryland 80

Michigan Wolverines center Vladislav Goldin (50) and forward Will Tschetter (42) celebrate after the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

• Michigan leading scorers: Vlad Goldin 25, Danny Wolf 21, Tre Donaldson 12.
• Maryland leading scorers: Derik Queen 31, Selton Miguel 16, Julian Reese 13.
• Shooting: Michigan 47% FG (31-66), 38.9% 3-point (7-18), 92.3% FT (12-13); Maryland 44.3% (27-61), 33.3% (7-21), 82.6% FT (19-23).
• Rebounds: Michigan 47, Maryland 18.
• Assists: Michigan 17, Maryland 17.
• Turnovers: Michigan 19, Maryland 6.

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Sunday, March 16 — Championship Game

No. 3 Michigan 59, No. 5 Wisconsin 53

The Michigan Wolverines celebrate winning the Big Ten Championship after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers during the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

• Michigan leading scorers: Tre Donaldson 11, Vlad Goldin 11.
• Wisconsin leading scorers: John Blackwell 18, Max Klesmit 12.
• Shooting: Michigan 32.2% FG (19-59), 27.3% 3-point (9-33), 92.3% FT (12-13); Wisconsin 22.1% FG (15-68), 17.9% 3-point (7-39), 88.9% FT (16-18).
• Rebounds: Wisconsin 46, Michigan 40.
• Assists: Michigan 14, Wisconsin 8.
• Turnovers: Michigan 8, Wisconsin 6.

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Big Ten Tournaments

1998
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 4 Michigan 76, No. 3 Purdue 67. (Game was later vacated. Championship does not officially count.)
• Most Outstanding Player: Robert Traylor, Michigan.
• Championship Coach: Steve Fisher, Michigan.

1999
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 2 Michigan State 67, No. 11 Illinois 50.
• Most Outstanding Player: Mateen Cleaves, Michigan State.
• Championship Coach: Tom Izzo, Michigan State.

2000
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 2 Michigan State 76, No. 4 Illinois 61.
• Most Outstanding Player: Morris Peterson, Michigan State.
• Championship Coach: Tom Izzo, Michigan State.

2001
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 6 Iowa 63, No. 4 Indiana 61.
• Most Outstanding Player: Reggie Evans, Iowa.
• Championship Coach: Steve Alford, Iowa.

2002
• Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 2 Ohio State 81, No. 9 Iowa 64. (Game was later vacated. Championship does not officially count.)
• Most Outstanding Player: Boban Savovic, Ohio State.
• Championship Coach: Jim O’Brien, Ohio State.

2003
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 2 Illinois 72, No. 8 Ohio State 59.
• Most Outstanding Player: Brian Cook, Illinois.
• Championship Coach: Bill Self, Illinois.

2004
• Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 2 Wisconsin 70, No. 1 Illinois 43.
• Most Outstanding Player: Devin Harris, Wisconsin.
• Championship Coach: Bo Ryan, Wisconsin.

2005
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 1 Illinois 54, No. 3 Wisconsin 43.
• Most Outstanding Player: James Augustine, Illinois.
• Championship Coach: Bruce Weber, lllinois.

2006
• Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 2 Iowa 67, No. 1 Ohio State 60.
• Most Outstanding Player: Jeff Horner, Iowa.
• Championship Coach: Steve Alford, Iowa.

2007
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 1 Ohio State 66, No. 2 Wisconsin 49.
• Most Outstanding Player: Greg Oden, Ohio State.
• Winning Coach: Thad Matta, Ohio State.

2008
• Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 1 Wisconsin 61, No. 10 Illinois 48.
• Most Outstanding Player: Marcus Landry, Wisconsin.
• Championship Coach: Bo Ryan, Wisconsin.

2009
• Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 3 Purdue 65, No. 5 Ohio State 61.
• Most Outstanding Player: Robbie Hummel, Purdue.
• Championship Coach: Matt Painter, Purdue.

2010
• Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 1 Ohio State 90, No. 6 Minnesota 61.
• Most Outstanding Player: Evan Turner, Ohio State.
• Championship Coach: Thad Matta, Ohio State.

2011
• Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 1 Ohio State 71, No. 6 Penn State 60.
• Most Outstanding Player: Jared Sullinger, Ohio State.
• Championship Coach: Thad Matta, Ohio State.

2012
• Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 1 Michigan State 68, No. 3 Ohio State 64.
• Most Outstanding Player: Draymond Green, Michigan State.
• Championship Coach: Tom Izzo, Michigan State.

2013
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 2 Ohio State 50, No. 4 Wisconsin 43.
• Most Outstanding Player: Aaron Craft, Ohio State.
• Championship Coach: Thad Matta, Ohio State.

2014
• Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 3 Michigan State 69, No. 1 Michigan 55.
• Most Outstanding Player: Branden Dawson, Michigan State.
• Championship Coach: Tom Izzo, Michigan State.

2015
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 1 Wisconsin 80, No. 3 Michigan State 69, OT.
• Most Outstanding Player: Frank Kaminsky, Wisconsin.
• Championship Coach: Bo Ryan, Wisconsin.

2016
• Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 2 Michigan State 66, No. 4 Purdue 62.
• Most Outstanding Player: Denzel Valentine, Michigan State.
• Championship Coach: Tom Izzo, Michigan State.

2017
• Location: Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.
• Championship game: No. 8 Michigan 71, No. 2 Wisconsin 56.
• Most Outstanding Player: Derrick Walton, Michigan.
• Championship Coach: John Beilein, Michigan.

2018
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York.
• Championship game: No. 5 Michigan 75, No. 3 Purdue 66.
• Most Outstanding Player: Moritz Wagner, Michigan.
• Championship Coach: John Beilein, Michigan.

2019
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 1 Michigan State 65, No. 3 Michigan 60.
• Most Outstanding Player: Cassius Winston, Michigan State.
• Championship Coach: Tom Izzo, Michigan State.

2020
• Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Note: After first day, tournament was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

2021
• Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 2 Illinois 91, No. 5 Ohio State 88, OT.
• Most Outstanding Player: Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois.
• Championship Coach: Brad Underwood, Illinois.

2022
• Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
• Championship game: No. 5 Iowa 75, No. 3 Purdue 66.
• Most Outstanding Player: Keegan Murray, Iowa.
• Championship Coach: Fran McCaffery, Iowa.

2023
• Location: United Center, Chicago.
• Championship game: No. 1 Purdue 67, No. 10 Penn State 65.
• Most Outstanding Player: Zach Edey, Purdue.
• Championship Coach: Matt Painter, Purdue, second championship for Painter.

2024
• Location: Target Center, Minneapolis.
• Championship game: No. 2 lllinois 93, No. 5 Wisconsin 87.
• Most Outstanding Player: Terrence Shannon Jr., Illinois.
• Championship Coach: Brad Underwood, Illinois.

School history

Michigan State
• Record, winning percentage: 36-21, .631.
• Best finish: Championships in 1999, 2000, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2019.

Ohio State
• Record, winning percentage: 34-20, .629.
• Best finish: Championships in 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2013. Championship in 2002 was vacated.

Illinois
• Record, winning percentage: 35-23, .603.
• Best finish: Championships in 2003, 2005, 2021 and 2024.

Wisconsin
• Record, winning percentage: 32-24, .571.
• Best finish: Championships in 2004, 2008 and 2015.

Michigan
• Record, winning percentage: 28-22, .560.
• Best finish: Championships in 2017, 2018 and 2025. Championship in 1998 was vacated.

USC
• Record, winning percentage: 1-1, .500
• Best finish: Second day of tournament in 2025.

Oregon
• Record, winning percentage: 1-1, .500
• Best finish: Quarterfinals in 2025.

Iowa
• Record, winning percentage: 23-24, .489.
• Best finish: Championships in 2001, 2006 and 2022.

Purdue
• Record, winning percentage: 21-25, .456.
• Best finish: Championships in 2009 and 2023.

Penn State
• Record, winning percentage: 21-26, .447.
• Best finish: Runner-up in 2011 and 2023.

Minnesota
• Record, winning percentage: 19-25, .431.
• Best finish: Runner-up in 2010.

Indiana
• Record, winning percentage: 17-27, .386.
• Best finish: Runner-up in 2001.

Maryland
• Record, winning percentage: 6-10, .375.
• Best finish: Semifinal in 2015 and 2016.

Rutgers
• Record, winning percentage: 5-10, .333.
• Best finish: Quarterfinals in 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Nebraska
• Record, winning percentage: 6-13, .316.
• Best finish: Semifinal in 2024.

Northwestern
• Record, winning percentage: 11-28, .282.
• Best finish: Semifinal in 2017.

UCLA
• Record, winning percentage: 0-1, .000
• Best finish: Quarterfinals in 2025.

• Note: Oregon, USC, UCLA and Washington have not played in the Big Ten Tournament. Oregon, USC and UCLA will participate for the first time in the 2025 tournament.