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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes slip in Big Ten power rankings

By Shayne Nissen

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 15: Kyle Young #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes shoots over Bruce Moore #13 of the Bucknell Bisons and Nate Sestina #4 of the Bucknell Bisons in the second half on December 15, 2018 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Bucknell 73-71. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 15: Kyle Young #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes shoots over Bruce Moore #13 of the Bucknell Bisons and Nate Sestina #4 of the Bucknell Bisons in the second half on December 15, 2018 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Bucknell 73-71. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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EVANSTON, IL – DECEMBER 04: A.J. Turner #21 of the Northwestern Wildcats brings the ball up the court in the game against the Northwestern Wildcats in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on December 4, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
EVANSTON, IL – DECEMBER 04: A.J. Turner #21 of the Northwestern Wildcats brings the ball up the court in the game against the Northwestern Wildcats in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on December 4, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Northwestern moves up a spot on the list thanks to a win over in-state opponent Chicago State. The Wildcats are always a team to watch for come Big Ten time as they will be a tough opponent.

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Penn State, Rutgers and Illinois wrap up the bottom of the list as all are having less than impressive seasons so far. Penn State and Rutgers started out alright but have since fallen off a cliff.

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