An altercation between Michigan State players Adreian Payne and Branden Dawson took place Wednesday morning at the team's hotel in State College, Pennsylvania.

A verbal altercation turned physical when they exchanged punches and shoved the other into a wall causing minor damage.

The police are investigating the altercation.

Both players will not start for Michigan State in Wednesday's game at Penn State.

The Big Ten ranks first in ESPN's weekly college basketball rankings.

The ranking is comprised of Top 25 polls and using computer analysis of the BPI.

The Big Ten has six teams in the Top 25 AP poll, four of which are ranked in the top 11 in the nation.

The Big East ranks second, followed by the Pac-12, ACC and Mountain West.

The Big 12 and SEC rank sixth and seventh.