Nov. 14--Terran Petteway, Nebraska
Junior, 6-6, forward
Averaging 18.1 points to lead the conference in his first season at Nebraska, Petteway is the main reason people are taking Cornhuskers basketball seriously this season.
Sam Dekker, Wisconsin
Junior, 6-9, forward
Dekker's offseason growth spurt should make him an even bigger factor after he averaged 12.4 points and 6.1 rebounds last season. A preseason ankle injury could mean a cautious start.
Frank Kaminsky, Wisconsin
Senior, 7-0, center
In a breakout junior season, including a memorable 28-point, 11-rebound performance against Arizona to propel the Badgers to the Final Four, the big man averaged 13.9 points and 6.3 rebounds.
Caris LeVert, Michigan
Junior, 6-7, guard
How he handles stepping into the spotlight after Nik Stauskas' departure is vital. LeVert showed flashes of star potential last season, averaging 12.9 points a game.
Branden Dawson, Michigan State
Senior, 6-7, guard-forward
A broken hand set him back last season, but he showed his talent by averaging 20 points in the first three NCAA tournament games before the Spartans lost to Connecticut.
