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Big Ten Championship Basketball: History and How Schools Honor Their Programs

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The roar of the crowd. The cutting down of the nets. The trophy presentation at center court. These moments define Big Ten championship basketball—a tradition spanning over a century of competitive excellence across America’s heartland. From the conference’s founding in 1896 through today’s expanded 18-team powerhouse, Big Ten basketball championships represent the pinnacle of college basketball achievement in one of the sport’s most competitive conferences.