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Conseco Fieldhouse, opened in 1999, recently played host to the Big Ten women's basketball tournament and the Indiana high school girls state finals. The arena is located at 125 S. Pennsylvania St. in Downtown Indianapolis.     Conseco Fieldhouse • Capacity: 18,345 for basketball • Concession stands: 54 (106 points of sale) • Restrooms: 71 (570 fixtures) • Operator: Pacers Sports & Entertainment • Cost: $183 million

The Big Ten men's basketball tournament runs from March 11-14 at Conseco Fieldhouse. Here's all you need to know if this annual league get-together is on your schedule:

Tournament facts

What: Big Ten men's basketball tournament

When: March 11-14

Where: Conseco Fieldhouse

Title game: March 14, 3:30 p.m., CBS

Tickets: $225 (all sessions). Available: Conseco Fieldhouse box office, Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (317) 239-5151

Complete schedule | Team-by-team results

In and around Indy

Downtown Indianapolis offers a myriad of entertainment and shopping opportunities. Conseco Fieldhouse is located within walking distance of Circle Centre Mall, the RCA Dome, White River State Park (which is home to the NCAA headquarters) and numerous restaurants and hotels. Broad Ripple, located about 6 miles northeast of Downtown, is known for its vibrant nightlife.

Downtown map | Lodging | Dining | Clubs | Theater | Weather

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No. 1 Illinois Fighting Illini

Location (enrollment): Champaign, Ill. (36,738).

Coach: Bruce Weber (22-5 in one season at Illinois; 125-59 in sixth season overall).

This season: 22-5, 13-3 in Big Ten, seeded No. 1 in the tournament.

First round: Bye into the quarterfinals; plays the Indiana-Ohio State winner on Friday at noon.

Odds against winning Big Ten: 5-2.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers

Location (enrollment): Madison, Wis. (41,219)

Coach: Bo Ryan (64-27 in three years at Wisconsin, 447-130 overall)

This season: 21-6 overall, 12-4 in Big Ten, seeded No. 2 in Big Ten tournament.

First round: Bye into quarterfinals vs. Purdue-Minnesota winner (No. 7 vs. No. 10)

Odds against winning Big Ten: 4:1.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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No. 3 Michigan State Spartans

Location: East Lansing, Mich. (43,159).

Coach: Tom Izzo (206-88 in nine seasons at Michigan State and overall).

This season: 17-10, 12-4 in the Big Ten, seeded No. 3 in the tournament.

First round: Bye into quarterfinals; play Northwestern-Penn State winner on Friday at 9:10 p.m.

Odds against winning Big Ten: 8-1.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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No. 4 Iowa Hawkeyes

Location (enrollment): Iowa City, Iowa. (28,705).

Coach: Steve Alford (89-69 in fifth year at Iowa; 245-146 in 13th year overall).

This season: 16-11, 9-7 Big Ten, seeded No. 4 in the tournament.

First round: Bye into the quarterfinals; play fifth-seeded Michigan on Friday at 2:30.

Odds against winning Big Ten: 11-1.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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No. 5 Michigan Wolverines

Location (enrollment): Ann Arbor, Mich. (37,197).

Coach: Tommy Amaker (45-41 in third season at Michigan; 68-55 in seven seasons overall).

This season: 17-10, 8-8 in Big Ten, seeded fifth in the tournament.

First round: Received a bye and will play fourth-seeded Iowa on Friday at 2:30.

Odds against winning Big Ten: 7-1.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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No. 6 Northwestern Wildcats

Location (enrollment): Evanston, Ill. (7,400).

Coach: Bill Carmody (52-63 in four seasons at Northwestern; 144-88 in eight seasons overall).

This season: 13-14 overall, 8-8 in Big Ten, seeded sixth in the tournament.

First round: Plays No. 11 Penn State on Thursday at 5:05 p.m.

Odds against winning the Big Ten: 35-1.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers

Location (enrollment): West Lafayette, Ind. (37,871).

Coach: Gene Keady (505-247 in 24th year at Purdue; 543-265 in 26 seasons overall).

This season: 17-12 overall, 7-9 in Big Ten, seeded seventh in the tournament.

First round: Play 10th-seeded Minnesota at 2:30 on Thursday.

Odds against winning Big Ten: 22-1.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers

Location (enrollment): Bloomington, Ind. (38,903)

Coach: Mike Davis (80-52 overall in four years at Indiana, 80-52 overall)

This season: 13-14 overall, 7-9 in Big Ten, seeded No. 8 in the tournament).

First round: Plays No. 9 Ohio State (both teams won on the road, Hoosiers by 69-61 and Buckeyes by 59-56).

Odds against winning Big Ten: 100:1.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes

Location (enrollment): Columbus, Ohio (54,989)

Coach: Jim O'Brien (133-87 in seven years at Ohio State, 368-304 overall).

This season: 14-15 overall, 6-10 in Big Ten, seeded No. 9 in the tournament.

First round: Plays No. 8 Indiana.

Odds against winning Big Ten: 200:1.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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No. 10 Minnesota Golden Gophers

Location (enrollment): Minneapolis, Minn. (45,361)

Coach: Dan Monson (78-74 in five years at Minnesota, 130-91 overall)

This season: 11-17 overall, 3-13 in the Big Ten, seeded No. 10 in the tournament.

First round: Plays No. 7 Purdue (Boilermakers won both regular-season meetings, 72-65 and 65-47).

Odds against winning Big Ten: 250:1.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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No. 11 Penn State Nittany Lions

Location (enrollment): State College, Pa. (40,571).

Coach: Ed DeChellis (9-18 in first year at Penn State, 118-111 overall)

This season: 9-18 overall, 3-13 in Big Ten, seeded No. 11 in the tournament.

First round: Plays No. 6 Northwestern (won only meeting at home, 63-61 in overtime).

Odds against winning Big Ten: 1,000:1.

Season results | Roster | Individual stats | Fast facts | 2003 Big Ten tourney stats

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