Overview
- Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg won Big Ten Player of the Year from both coaches and the conference media after averaging 14.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
- Teammate Aday Mara captured Defensive Player of the Year, ranking fifth nationally in total blocks and leading the Big Ten in blocks per game.
- Coach of the Year honors split between Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg in the coaches’ vote and Michigan’s Dusty May in the media vote, reflecting Nebraska’s surge to a tie for second and Michigan’s 29-2 season.
- Illinois guard Keaton Wagler was selected Freshman of the Year, and Nebraska’s Braden Frager earned Sixth Man of the Year.
- Michigan enters the postseason after winning the regular-season title by four games and becoming the Big Ten’s first team since 1975-76 Indiana to go 10-0 on the road in conference play.