Indiana Basketball: Big Ten tournament preview, Hoosiers face tough draw

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BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 04: Justin Smith #3 of the Indiana Hoosiers steals the ball in the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Assembly Hall on March 04, 2020 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Big Ten Bracket

The Big Ten tournament starts on Wednesday with two games, followed by four games on Thursday and Friday. The semifinals are Saturday with the Championship game being played on Sunday. This year the tournament is back in Indianapolis, Indiana.

2020 Big Ten Tournament: Schedule

All times ET. Networks and schedules are subject to change.

First Round — Wednesday, March 11

Game 1: No. 12 Minnesota vs. No. 13 Northwestern | 6 p.m. ET | Big Ten Network

Game 2: No. 11 Indiana vs. No. 14 Nebraska | 25 minutes after Game 1 | Big Ten Network

Second Round — Thursday, March 12

Game 3: No. 8 Rutgers vs. No. 9 Michigan | 12 p.m. | Big Ten Network

Game 4: No. 5 Iowa vs. Game 1 winner | 25 minutes after Game 3 | Big Ten Network

Game 5: No. 7 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Purdue | 6:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network

Game 6: No. 6 Penn State vs. Game 2 winner | 25 minutes after Game 5 | Big Ten Network

Quarterfinals — Friday, March 13

Game 7: No. 1 Wisconsin vs. Game 3 winner | 12 p.m. | Big Ten Network

Game 8: No. 4 Illinois vs. Game 4 winner | 25 minutes after Game 7 | Big Ten Network

Game 9: No. 2 Michigan State vs. Game 5 winner | 6:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network

Game 10: No. 3 Maryland vs. Game 6 winner | 25 minutes after Game 9 | Big Ten Network

Semifinals — Saturday, March 14

Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner | 1 p.m. | CBS

Game 12: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 25 minutes after Game 11 | CBS

Championship — Sunday, March 15

Game 13: Semifinal winners | 3:30 p.m. | CBS

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