I realize high-school recruiting is less important these day, but still the B1G recruiting isn't very impressive. The 18 teams have brought in a total of three 5-star players, with two going to Rutgers and the other headed to Maryland.
The 18 teams have brought in a total of seventeen 4-star players.
The rankings aren't perfect, but here are the national ranks of schools in the Top 50:
4 Rutgers
11 Purdue
14 Mich St
19 Illinois
23 Penn St
37 Maryland
38 SC (before losing Trent)
40 Washington
41 Iowa
45 Ohio State
This isn't exactly elite talent.