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Big Ten Basketball Media Days: Purdue's title chances, Michigan State's next star, more

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The Big Ten is in strong position heading into the 2024-25 college basketball season.

The conference's media day festivities took place at the Big Ten basketball championship game.

The Hoosiers have the No. 2 transfer class in the country, according to 247 Sports.

Michigan State's next star Jaden Akins looks the part of a top-three team in the league.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wants to see Xavier Akins take the torch and be the focal point of the team.

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell welcomes in the No. 2- and No. 3 -ranked recruits in the nation.

Maryland coach Kevin Willard says Derik Queen isn't a typical freshman because of how much he was looking forward to pairing with a veteran.

UCLA brought in transfers Kobe Johnson , Skyy Clark , Tyler Bilodeau , William Kyle .

UCLA coach Mick Cronin compared UCLA 's roster to the Bronx Bombers .

The Bruins are looking to build off their double-digit scoring campaigns last year .

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