Here is a scenario, and it's passed through my mind more than once, where we miss the tournament next season. No, I'm not talking about the NCAA tournament, I'm referring to the fact that only 15 of the 18 teams in the conference will make the Big Ten Tournament.
Do I think that will happen? No. I actually think Mgbako stays and improves. I think Reneau stays and improves even more. Galloway comes back on a mission. I think McNeeley honors his scholarship, and I think we get enough in the portal to be improved next year. That said, missing the BTT is entirely within the range of possibilities. And, if that happens, Lord help us.