Michigan & Illinois surge, Florida & UConn hitting stride, Big 12 keeps improving

A weekend full of statement performances reshaped the college basketball landscape. Michigan and Illinois delivered massive wins atop the Big Ten, while the Big 12 continues to prove it’s not just deep — it’s getting better. We also dive into why the last two national champions, Florida and UConn, are starting to look like themselves as the season hits a critical stretch. Plus, Jon Rothstein reacts to the latest AP Top 25 with live chat interaction, breaks down three under-the-radar storylines — including Cameron Boozer’s shooting growth, Texas standout Dailyn Swain, and Saint Louis’s scorching three-point run — and previews the must-watch games coming up this week.