Halfway through the Big Ten men’s hoops slate, I thought it was time to hand out some half-season awards. Here you go:
Player of the Year: Talor Battle, Penn State
Even before Sunday’s upset at the Breslin Center, I had this super sophomore slated here. Battle is just such a solid contributor in every category, with the exception of field goal percentage, that he helps his team in more ways than any other player. It’s only a matter of time before he tallies a triple-double.
Runner-up: Kalin Lucas, Michigan State
Honorable mention: Evan Turner, Ohio State; JaJuan Johnson, Purdue; Jamelle Cornley, Penn State; Manny Harris, Michigan.