The Big Ten is tightly-contested with the calendar set to flip to February. Here is an updated look at the conference standings

Things in the Big Ten are heating up as we enter the second half of the conference season. Here's a look at the standings entering the last week of January.

The Iowa basketball team is 13-8 overall and 4-6 in the Big Ten Conference entering the home game vs. Purdue on Feb. 4. The Hawkeyes are coming off another disappointing performance, losing 82-65 at Ohio State on Monday. Head coach Fran McCaffery's group has lost four of its last five games.

The road to an unbeaten start in the Big Ten and the remaining road to a regular-season title are very different for Michigan State. Who is positioned to contend?

The Big Ten conference continues to deliver high-stakes basketball as teams battle for positioning in the standings and prepare for the postseason. This weekend features three compelling matchups that highlight the depth and competitiveness of the league.