Story lines for this week's Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis.
1. Hot'consin

After a slow start to the season, the Badgers now look as strong as any team. Yes, interim Greg Gard's team slumped in a 91-80 loss at Purdue only hours before the program announced he would be hired as the new head coach, but that was just one of two defeats in the past 13 games. Suddenly, Wisconsin looks as much the favorite as anyone else.
2. Battle of the big men

What better time to take in the talented array of big men than in Banker's Life Fieldhouse, where all 14 teams will blitz through in a matter of five days? Of course, All-Big Ten and Defensive Player of the Year A.J. Hammons (Purdue) and third-teamer Matt Costello (Michigan State) will be on display in their last go-round. But so, too, will a host of post-dominating newcomers. All five of the players on the All-Big Ten freshmen team are positioned at center at least some of the time. Freshman of the Year Ethan Happ (Wisconsin) along with the Gophers' Jordan Murphy, Indiana's Thomas Bryant, Maryland's Diamond Stone and Purdue's Caleb Swanigan all will be featured.
3. Tournament seeds at stake

None of the league's top crop has had a totally smooth season, and everyone still is vying for positioning in the NCAA tournament. Michigan State is trying to make the case for a No. 1 seed. Purdue, Iowa, Maryland, Indiana and Wisconsin all are trying to improve their standing. Michigan is trying to stay on the right side of the bubble. Ohio State is hoping for a big run to even be considered. What happens in Indy will have ramifications throughout all of March.
Sleepers
Purdue