There are 4 Big Ten teams in the Sweet 16.

Quick Scoop

As of the latest NCAA men’s tournament bracket, the Big Ten has four teams in the Sweet 16 field.

Those four Big Ten programs are:

  • Michigan State
  • Michigan
  • Purdue
  • Maryland

In other words, the answer to “how many Big Ten teams are in the Sweet 16” right now is four , and they make up part of a power-conference–heavy second weekend that also features a large SEC and Big 12 presence.

This year’s Sweet 16 is unusually concentrated among a few major leagues, with the Big Ten holding four of the 16 spots alongside a strong SEC and Big 12 showing.

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