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Big Ten releases men's basketball schedule that allows for COVID-19-related makeup dates

CHICAGO — The Big Ten released its long-awaited men's basketball schedule Wednesday, proceeding with a 20-game schedule that includes built-in open dates to provide makeups for potential COVID-19-related postponements.

The conference season tips off Dec. 13 with Penn State at Michigan and features four games on Christmas: Wisconsin at Michigan State, Iowa at Minnesota, Michigan at Nebraska and Maryland at Purdue.

The Big Ten Tournament is scheduled for March 10-14 at the United Center. Last season's tournament in Indianapolis was canceled after one day of games at the

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