BigTen All Conference Awards Today

[Tango Two]

Will this be the year we get someone honored?

 

[RutgersRaRa]

Will this be the year we get someone honored?

Depends on the various types of awards they come up with. If they create some awards that encapsulate one aspect of a player, such as "Mr. Clutch," Geo has a shot. Pike has a shot at COTY, especially since PSU lost five of their final six (I had thought Chambers was a lock when they were top 10), but Gard at Wisky is stiff competition. Not sure what else we'd get. Perhaps "The Only Team To Not Get Blown Out," or "Most Unexpected Team To Lead The Country In Home Wins," or "Facility That Most Resembles The Gulag AND A Ski Slope." Or "Most Spectacular Dunks By Numerous Players."

 

[zebnatto]

Does the league go three All-Conference teams plus Honorable Mention?

 

[Tango Two]

Does the league go three All-Conference teams plus Honorable Mention?

LAST year's winners:

2018-19 All-Big Ten Men’s Basketball Team
As selected by Big Ten coaches

FIRST TEAM
Bruno Fernando, Maryland
CASSIUS WINSTON, Michigan State
Lamar Stevens, Penn State
CARSEN EDWARDS, Purdue
Ethan Happ, Wisconsin

SECOND TEAM
Romeo Langford, Indiana
Anthony Cowan Jr., Maryland
Ignas Brazdeikis, Michigan
Zavier Simpson, Michigan
Jordan Murphy, Minnesota

THIRD TEAM
Jordan Bohannon, Iowa
Tyler Cook, Iowa
Nick Ward, Michigan State
Amir Coffey, Minnesota
James Palmer Jr., Nebraska

HONORABLE MENTION
Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois
Juwan Morgan, Indiana
Jordan Poole, Michigan
Jon Teske, Michigan
Kenny Goins, Michigan State
Matt McQuaid, Michigan State
Dererk Pardon, Northwestern
Kaleb Wesson, Ohio State
Ryan Cline, Purdue
Geo Baker, Rutgers

ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM
Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois
Romeo Langford, Indiana
Joe Wieskamp, Iowa
Jalen Smith, Maryland
Ignas Brazdeikis, Michigan

ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM
Bruno Fernando, Maryland
Zavier Simpson, Michigan
Matt McQuaid, Michigan State
Josh Reaves, Penn State
Nojel Eastern, Purdue

PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Cassius Winston, Michigan State

DEFENSIVE PLAYER
OF THE YEAR:
Josh Reaves, Penn State

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR:
Ignas Brazdeikis, Michigan

SIXTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Xavier Tillman, Michigan State

COACH OF THE YEAR:
Matt Painter, Purdue

Unanimous selections IN?ALL?CAPS


2018-19 Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Honorees
Aaron Jordan, Illinois
Zach McRoberts, Indiana
Nicholas Baer, Iowa
Bruno Fernando, Maryland
Isaiah Livers, Michigan
Cassius Winston, Michigan State
Jordan Murphy, Minnesota
Isaiah Roby, Nebraska
Dererk Pardon, Northwestern
Joey Lane, Ohio State
Deivis Zemgulis, Penn State
Grady Eifert, Purdue
Shaquille Doorson, Rutgers
Khalil Iverson, Wisconsin


2018-19 All-Big Ten Men’s Basketball Team
As selected by Media Voting Panel

FIRST TEAM
Bruno Fernando, Maryland
CASSIUS WINSTON, Michigan State
Jordan Murphy, Minnesota
CARSEN EDWARDS, Purdue
Ethan Happ, Wisconsin

SECOND TEAM
Tyler Cook, Iowa
Anthony Cowan Jr., Maryland
Ignas Brazdeikis, Michigan
Zavier Simpson, Michigan
Lamar Stevens, Penn State

THIRD TEAM
Romeo Langford, Indiana
Juwan Morgan, Indiana

Nick Ward, Michigan State
Amir Coffey, Minnesota
James Palmer Jr., Nebraska

HONORABLE MENTION
Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois
Trent Frazier, Illinois
Jordan Bohannon, Iowa
Luka Garza, Iowa
Charles Matthews, Michigan
Jordan Poole, Michigan
Jon Teske, Michigan
Kenny Goins, Michigan State
Matt McQuaid, Michigan State
Vic Law, Northwestern
Dererk Pardon, Northwestern
Kaleb Wesson, Ohio State
Josh Reaves, Penn State
Ryan Cline, Purdue
Matt Haarms, Purdue
Geo Baker, Rutgers
Eugene Omoruyi, Rutgers
D’Mitrik Trice, Wisconsin

PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Cassius Winston, Michigan State

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR:
Ignas Brazdeikis, Michigan

COACH OF THE YEAR:
Matt Painter, Purdue

Unanimous selections IN ALL CAPS

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Man - That would be a real slap in the face if RU doesn’t have a player on the all defensive team. Kem Pom ranks RU 6th nationally now on defense. No other BIG team even in the top 10.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

Man - That would be a real slap in the face if RU doesn’t have a player on the all defensive team. Kem Pom ranks RU 6th nationally now on defense. No other BIG team even in the top 10.

Jacob and Montez should both be in the running for an award. Jacob could be first team with the way he hounds the other team's best PG, with Montez not far behind.

 

[rubaseball78_rivals]

I think we have a shot a coach of the year and placing someone on all defensive team.

 

[bac2therac]

I think Geo has a shot at third team but because we are so compromised edit...comprised of team ball and team defense, I do not expect much recognition today.

 

[rubaseball78_rivals]

I think Geo has a shot at third team but because we are so compromised of team ball and team defense, I do not expect much recognition today.

Not sure what being compromised of team ball and team defense means?

 

[hoquat63]

I think Brad Underwood would be more deserving than Gard

 

[bac2therac]

Not sure what being compromised of team ball and team defense means?

pretty simple, we dont have any standouts that necessarily dominate any catagories which is how you usually get recognition in these kind of awards. We have a rotation of 9 guys and most of them play a good amount of minutes.

 

[rubaseball78_rivals]

pretty simple, we dont have any standouts that necessarily dominate any catagories which is how you usually get recognition in these kind of awards. We have a rotation of 9 guys and most of them play a good amount of minutes.

How does that make us compromised which means unable to function optimally?

 

[bac2therac]

dude its a typo...comprised..most people can figure it out

 

[rubaseball78_rivals]

dude its a typo...comprised..most people can figure it out

When you write "so compromised", why would anyone think its a typo, dude. I enjoy your writeup s on bball. I was just trying to understand your point.

 

[bac2therac]

because dude if you pay attention to the rest of the context you could figure it out.

 

[ColonelRutgers]

Geo didn't put up great numbers because he was hampered with the broken thumb for a long time too so I could easily see no one getting recognized.

 

[RURM85]

Geo would be on the first team of an All Clutch Team

 

[BillyC80]

Looking at last year’s list it’s amazing how many winners did not play in conference again this year. Some graduated, left early or were hurt, not sure about transfers. Despite that, the B1G had arguably its best year ever, top to bottom.

 

[CollegeAve]

Our 1-5 should be all defense but we won’t get any recognition. That’s just how this conference has treated us.

AG on the women’s team just got snubbed for mvp.

 

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Not sure what being compromised of team ball and team defense means?

compromised = composed?

MO

 

[RutgHoops]

I think Geo makes 3rd Team

Mathis with a chance at all defensive team

Young with an outside shot at 6th man and outside shot at all defensive team.

If Geo doesn't make third team he will be Honorable Mention. Think Harper lands on Honorable Mention as well.

Pike should be COY with that finish, but I think Gard (Wisc.) gets the award

 

[ColonelRutgers]

Seth Davis released his awards on The Athletic.

Luka Garza = National and Big Ten Player of the Year

Greg Gard = Big Ten Coach of the Year over Pikiell based on snatching the Big Ten championship

Defensive Player of Year = Xavier Tillman of Michigan State, but mentioned Myles Johnson and 3 others as good options

Brian Bennett of The Athletic gave out 1st thru 3rd Team All Big Ten and other awards but no honors for RU but evidently some love for Ron Harper, Jr from Cassius Winston:

"My apologies, first and foremost, to Ron Harper Jr. When I brought up the conundrum of one final spot, Cassius Winston’s went with Harper. And really, the Scarlet Knights deserve some love here. On a team that will make the NCAA Tournament despite ranking 10th in the Big Ten in offensive efficiency, Harper is the closest thing to a scoring pop that Rutgers has."

For those with subscription: https://theathletic.com/1663996/2020/03/09/quinn-making-the-hard-choices-for-my-all-big-ten-ballot/

 

[Tango Two]

I think Geo makes 3rd Team

Mathis with a chance at all defensive team

Young with an outside shot at 6th man and outside shot at all defensive team.

If Geo doesn't make third team he will be Honorable Mention. Think Harper lands on Honorable Mention as well.

Pike should be COY with that finish, but I think Gard (Wisc.) gets the award

Let’s hope

 

[bowlgoal]

I'd give Pike the award. Wisconsin has a long history and I agree they had a great season but Pikiell actually fulfilled the dream of the 5 year plan and got to 20 wins and a bid in year 4. I think his performance speaks for itself.

 

[bombers3shooter]

Who cares about awards? Let's hoist the B10 tourney championship trophy. That can be our award!

 

[rufeelinit]

My mantra for this season continues to be that sum of team is better than the individual components. That does not lead to many individual awards although I think we would have candidates for some defensive recognition and maybe 3rd team for Geo. I can't argue with Gard over Pike. Both are deserving.

 

[armenius]

Greg Gard coach of the year. Boooooooo

 

[Plum Street]

When you write "so compromised", why would anyone think its a typo, dude. I enjoy your writeup s on bball. I was just trying to understand your point.

Bac is saying we have no real stars

 

[zebnatto]

Our 1-5 should be all defense but we won’t get any recognition. That’s just how this conference has treated us.

AG on the women’s team just got snubbed for mvp.

IMO, Arella absolutely carried what was otherwise a very pedestrian team.

 

[Tango Two]

Greg Gard coach of the year. Boooooooo

+1

 

[RutgHoops]

GEO!!!

3rd Team-All B1G (Coaches). Congrats young man!

 

[Tango Two]

2019-20 All-Big Ten Men’s Basketball Team
As selected by Big Ten coaches

FIRST TEAM
LUKA GARZA, IOWA
Anthony Cowan Jr., Maryland
Jalen Smith, Maryland
CASSIUS WINSTON, MICHIGAN STATE
Lamar Stevens, Penn State

SECOND TEAM
Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois
Zavier Simpson Michigan
Xavier Tillman, Michigan State
Daniel Oturu, Minnesota
Kaleb Wesson, Ohio State

THIRD TEAM
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana
Joe Wieskamp, Iowa
Geo Baker, Rutgers
Nate Reuvers, Wisconsin
D'Mitrik Trice, Wisconsin

HONORABLE MENTION
Kofi Cockburn, Illinois
Marcus Carr, Minnesota
Trevion Williams, Purdue
Ron Harper Jr., Rutgers

ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM
KOFI COCKBURN, ILLINOIS
TRAYCE JACKSON-DAVIS, INDIANA
CJ Fredrick, Iowa
Franz Wagner, Michigan
Rocket Watts, Michigan State

ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM
Jalen Smith, Maryland
Xavier Tillman, Michigan State
Daniel Oturu, Minnesota
Jamari Wheeler, Penn State
Nojel Eastern, Purdue

PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Luka Garza, Iowa

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Xavier Tillman, Michigan State

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR:
Kofi Cockburn, Illinois

SIXTH MAN OF THE YEAR:
Aaron Wiggins, Maryland

COACH OF THE YEAR:
Greg Gard, Wisconsin

Unanimous selections IN?ALL?CAPS

2019-20 Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Honorees

Andres Feliz, Illinois; Joey Brunk, Indiana; Connor McCaffery, Iowa; Aaron Wiggins, Maryland; Austin Davis, Michigan; Cassius Winston, Michigan State; Michael Hurt, Minnesota; Haanif Cheatham, Nebraska; A.J. Turner, Northwestern; Danny Hummer, Ohio State; John Harrar, Penn State; Tommy Luce, Purdue; Akwasi Yeboah, Rutgers; Michael Ballard, Wisconsin.

2019-20 All-Big Ten Men’s Basketball Team
As selected by Media Voting Panel

FIRST TEAM
Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois
LUKA GARZA, IOWA
Jalen Smith, Maryland
Cassius Winston, Michigan State
Lamar Stevens, Penn State

SECOND TEAM
Anthony Cowan Jr., Maryland
Zavier Simpson, Michigan
Xavier Tillman, Michigan State
Daniel Oturu, Minnesota
Kaleb Wesson, Ohio State

THIRD TEAM
Kofi Cockburn, Illinois
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana
Joe Wieskamp, Iowa
Marcus Carr, Minnesota
Nate Reuvers, Wisconsin

HONORABLE MENTION
Darryl Morsell, Maryland
Isaiah Livers, Michigan
Cam Mack, Nebraska
Myreon Jones, Penn State
Trevion Williams, Purdue
Geo Baker, Rutgers
Ron Harper Jr., Rutgers
D'Mitrik Trice, Wisconsin

PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Luka Garza, Iowa

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR:
Kofi Cockburn, Illinois

COACH OF THE YEAR:
Greg Gard, Wisconsin

Unanimous selection IN?ALL?CAPS

 

[BadgerInSpartyland]

Wisconsin and Rutgers have some things in common. Both have the sum is greater than the parts thing going on.

While there's a case for Pikiell for COTY, UW was the first team in the 72 years they've done these awards in the B1G to win a piece of the league title without a first or second team player. And one of their leading players left in the middle of the year.

Badger fans are a little tweaked that Wiggins got 6th man over Potter, though.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Wheeler and Oturu on the all defensive team over our guys is BS.

 

[Tango Two]

Very true

 

[Yeah Baby]

because dude if you pay attention to the rest of the context you could figure it out.

Dudes I was confused too at first. I knew what you meant but didn’t figure out comprised lol.

 

[combes]

Wheeler and Oturu on the all defensive team over our guys is BS.

Illinois is also one of the top defensive teams in the league and got no one. Trent Frazier or DaMonte Williams are deserving.

 

[MV9000]

For a team that was an elite defensive team(RU) not having one player, I.E Jacob or Tez on the all defensive team is ridiculous.

Also i firmly believe jacob could 6th man of the year. in big ten play he average nearly 10 off the bench and played lockdown D.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Illinois is ranked 35th in defensive efficiency. Their offense ranks 38th.

Again, RU is 6th nationally in defense and 72nd in offense. An argument can be made to put Baker on that team. Young is a better defender, but Baker plays a ton of minutes, avoids foul trouble and quietly locks down with the one exception being Simpson.