The Big Ten Conference announced its postseason award winners today. Making the list were a couple of playmakers from your Ohio State Buckeye basketball team.
On the coaches’ side of things, E.J. Liddell was named to the all-conference first team by Big Ten coaches. Liddell averaged 16 points per game on nearly 50% shooting this season, along with 6.5 rebounds per game. The 6-foot, 7-inch Liddell was the most consistent Buckeye on the hardwood and was rewarded for his play.
The media didn’t love Liddell quite as much, awarding him with a second team all-conference selection. Still high praise for the sophomore forward from Illinois.
🏆 @EasyE2432 has also been officially named to the coaches All-Big Ten first team❗️ pic.twitter.com/Z8nPFYufmb
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) March 9, 2021
Duane Washington Jr. had flashes of brilliance as well during this season and was named an all-conference third team selection. While Liddell was Mr. Consistency, it is Washington who is the emotional leader of this team. The OSU guard averaged 15.3 points per game and added nearly three rebounds and three assists per game.
🏅 Congratulations to @dwizthekid4 on being named to the coaches & media All-Big Ten Third Team 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ykltBPEp02
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) March 9, 2021
In addition, senior Kyle Young was named as a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Honoree. An honor definitely well deserved.
Luka Garza of Iowa took home Big Ten Player of the Year. Michigan’s Juwan Howard was named Coach of the year.
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