The last time every Big Ten team missed 3 NCAA tournaments in a row

[Local Shill]

With Rutgers all but certain to miss a third straight NCAA tournament, I decided to look up how common that is for Big Ten programs.

2020 is excluded, that's why there's a gap for some teams.

Ohio State is in danger of missing a third straight tournament this year so their years could move. The streaks for Penn State, Minnesota and Washington are all going to continue.

Illinois 2017, 2018, 2019
Indiana 2018, 2019, 2021
Iowa 2011, 2012, 2013
Maryland 2012, 2013, 2014
Michigan 2006, 2007, 2008
Michigan State 1987, 1988, 1989
Minnesota – no appearances since 2019
Nebraska - 2021, 2022, 2023
Northwestern 2019, 2021, 2022
Ohio State 2003, 2004, 2005
Oregon 2010, 2011, 2012
Penn State 2019, 2021, 2022
Rutgers 2017, 2018, 2019
Purdue 2004, 2005 2006
Southern California 2013, 2014, 2015
UCLA 1984, 1985 1986
Washington- no appearances since 2019
Wisconsin 1991, 1992, 1993

 

[darkcheck]

With Rutgers all but certain to miss a third straight NCAA tournament, I decided to look up how common that is for Big Ten programs.

2020 is excluded, that's why there's a gap for some teams.

Ohio State is in danger of missing a third straight tournament this year so their years could move. The streaks for Penn State, Minnesota and Washington are all going to continue.

Illinois 2017, 2018, 2019
Indiana 2018, 2019, 2021
Iowa 2011, 2012, 2013
Maryland 2012, 2013, 2014
Michigan 2006, 2007, 2008
Michigan State 1987, 1988, 1989
Minnesota – no appearances since 2019
Nebraska - 2021, 2022, 2023
Northwestern 2019, 2021, 2022
Ohio State 2003, 2004, 2005
Oregon 2010, 2011, 2012
Penn State 2019, 2021, 2022
Rutgers 2017, 2018, 2019
Purdue 2004, 2005 2006
Southern California 2013, 2014, 2015
UCLA 1984, 1985 1986
Washington- no appearances since 2019
Wisconsin 1991, 1992, 1993

Can you also do how many total appearances since say 2000

 

[Smols]

Can you also do how many total appearances since say 2000

Per Chat GPT

School	NCAA Tournament Appearances (2000–2024)
Michigan State	24
Wisconsin	22
Illinois	16
Ohio State	16
Purdue	16
Michigan	14
Iowa	13
Maryland	11 (joined Big Ten in 2014)
Indiana	11
Minnesota	10
Northwestern	3
Penn State	5
Nebraska	2 (joined Big Ten in 2011)
Rutgers	3 (joined Big Ten in 2014)
UCLA	17
USC	12
Oregon	12
Washington	9

 

[darkcheck]

Per Chat GPT

School	NCAA Tournament Appearances (2000–2024)
Michigan State	24
Wisconsin	22
Illinois	16
Ohio State	16
Purdue	16
Michigan	14
Iowa	13
Maryland	11 (joined Big Ten in 2014)
Indiana	11
Minnesota	10
Northwestern	3
Penn State	5
Nebraska	2 (joined Big Ten in 2011)
Rutgers	3 (joined Big Ten in 2014)
UCLA	17
USC	12
Oregon	12
Washington	9

Thank you. I tried to pick a random date but I guess 2014 might be more appropriate in hindsight.

 

[RUChoppin]

Don't ask GPT for factual information. We've apparently gone to 3 dances... I must have been asleep for one.

 

[darkcheck]

Don't ask GPT for factual information. We've apparently gone to 3 dances... I must have been asleep for one.

I assumed it counted 2020 lol

 

[zappaa]

Our chance to make the NCAA tournament doesn’t expire until we are omitted from the B1G 10 tournament, or lose after making it.
It ain’t over till it’s over.

 

[Plum Street]

Our chance to make the NCAA tournament doesn’t expire until we are omitted from the B1G 10 tournament, or lose after making it.
It ain’t over till it’s over.

But it’s getting late, early

 

[Smols]

I assumed it counted 2020 lol

I just asked what years Rutgers made the tournament and it gave me this:
Rutgers men's basketball has made the NCAA Tournament in the following years:

- **1975**
- **1976** (Final Four appearance)
- **1979**
- **1983**
- **1989**
- **1991**
- **2021**
- **2022**

Chat GPT:
You're right to double-check! Rutgers men's basketball has actually made the NCAA Tournament **twice** since 2000:

- **2021** – Advanced to the Round of 32
- **2022** – Lost in the First Four

I mistakenly included 1991 in my earlier count—thanks for catching that! Let me know if you need any other corrections or details.

Dumb ass Chat GPT.

 

[RUChoppin]

It's a conversation/language tool, not an accurate encyclopedia.

 

[Smols]

It's a conversation/language tool, not an accurate encyclopedia.

Yes, that’s a fair description. I’m a conversation and language tool designed to provide information, assist with research, and generate responses based on available data. While I strive for accuracy, I’m not infallible like an encyclopedia or a primary source. It’s always a good idea to verify critical information, especially on complex or evolving topics. 🤣 🤣

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

But it’s getting late, early

Only getting “late” if we start trending to bottom 3. Otherwise there are no trends. It’s all about a fresh start in the tournament.

 

[RUChoppin]

Here's a more accurate list, for any wondering. I counted up appearances from college-reference. 23 possible tournaments from 2000-01 to 2023-24.

23 - MSU
21 - Wisconsin
16 - Purdue, UCLA
15 - Ohio St
14 - Illinois
13 - Maryland
12 - Indiana, Oregon
11 - Michigan, USC
10 - Iowa
7 - Washington
6 - Minnesota
3 - Penn St, Northwestern
2 - Rutgers, Nebraska

 

[newell138]

Per Chat GPT

School	NCAA Tournament Appearances (2000–2024)
Michigan State	24
Wisconsin	22
Illinois	16
Ohio State	16
Purdue	16
Michigan	14
Iowa	13
Maryland	11 (joined Big Ten in 2014)
Indiana	11
Minnesota	10
Northwestern	3
Penn State	5
Nebraska	2 (joined Big Ten in 2011)
Rutgers	3 (joined Big Ten in 2014)
UCLA	17
USC	12
Oregon	12
Washington	9

thats just horrible

 

[RUJMM78]

Any way the data is presented Rutgers will be ranked at the bottom of the B1G Ten Conference as to NCAA Tournament appearances.Its only going to be more difficult with the addition of the four west coast teams.

 

[fluoxetine]

Per Chat GPT

School	NCAA Tournament Appearances (2000–2024)
Michigan State	24
Wisconsin	22
Illinois	16
Ohio State	16
Purdue	16
Michigan	14
Iowa	13
Maryland	11 (joined Big Ten in 2014)
Indiana	11
Minnesota	10
Northwestern	3
Penn State	5
Nebraska	2 (joined Big Ten in 2011)
Rutgers	3 (joined Big Ten in 2014)
UCLA	17
USC	12
Oregon	12
Washington	9

Well Rutgers is wrong lol so I imagine a bunch of the others are too.

 

[fluoxetine]

Its only going to be more difficult with the addition of the four west coast teams.

There's no logical reason for this to be the case. I mean, technically it's tougher to get the autobid with more teams but the at large bids should not be any more difficult.

 

[BillyC80]

There's no logical reason for this to be the case. I mean, technically it's tougher to get the autobid with more teams but the at large bids should not be any more difficult.

Possibly. I think it depends on how weak or strong the bottom teams are. If you have only 11 teams in a conference and you play every team twice, you might be able to sweep the bottom 4 and win your home games against the other 6, for 14 wins.

With an 18-team conference, you play most teams only once, and it’s the luck of the draw whether you play the lesser teams twice or maybe play the better teams only once on the road, etc.