Postseason Awards: Big Ten

They may have the most bids of any league come Selection Sunday but they are not the best league. They have talent but that talent is young. The sophomore class of Evan Turner, Taylor Battle, Manny Harris, Kalin Lucas will highlight this league in the coming years.

Player of the Year: Taylor Battle, Penn State

I have to say he has been one of the best players and also one of the most valuable. Even if they don't go dancing, his mark has been made. MSU is too balanced and so is Purdue. Battle is the player that stands out the most

Freshman of the Year: William Buford, Ohio State

Coach of the Year: Ed DeChellis, Penn State and Bruce Weber, Illinois

1st Team All-Conference:

F Mike Davis, Illinois
F Evan Turner, Ohio State
G/F Manny Harris, Michigan
G Kalin Lucas, Michigan State
PG Taylor Battle, Penn State

2nd Team All-Conference:

C JaJuan Johnson, Purdue
F DeShawn Sims, Michigan
SF Kevin Coble, Northwestern
SG E'Twaun Moore, Purdue
G Demetri McCamey, Illinois

Postseason Awards: Big East

I understand the advocates that want DeJuan Blair to be player of the year. Yes he has been fantastic and his team has been great but Thabeet impacts the game even when he does not touch the ball. That gave him the nod.

Player of the Year: Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut

Rookie of the Year: Greg Monroe, Georgetown

Coach of the Year: Jay Wright, Villanova and Buzz Williams, Marquette

1st Team All-Conference:

C Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut
PF DeJuan Blair, Pittsburgh
SF Sam Young, Pittsburgh
SG Terrence Williams, Louisville
PG Jerel McNeal, Marquette

2nd Team All-Conference:

C Luke Harangody, Notre Dame
PF Dante Cunningham, Villanova
PF/SF Earl Clark, Louisville
G Jonny Flynn
PG Levance Fields

Postseason Awards: ACC

Every 1st team all-conference player was tough to pick. The ACC and the Big East had a plethora of well qualified candidates. I mixed and matched certain positions. My teams try to combine the five best players with somewhat of a conventional lineup.

Player of the Year: Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina

In the end, he has some of the best numbers and is so valuable to his team. First in scoring and not far behind in rebounding.

Freshman of the Year: Sylven Landesburg, Virginia

This was a tough call with Al-Farouq Aminu turning in a great season. In the end, it was Landesburg's better numbers and lack of supporting cast that gives him the award in a close race.

Coach of the Year: Dino Gaudio, Wake Forest

2010 was supposed to be the Demon Deacons coming out party. Gaudio's steady hand has Wake in position for a three seed in the NCAA Tournament.

1st Team All-Conference:

F Tyler Hansbrough, UNC
F Trevor Booker, Clemson
G/F Gerald Henderson, Duke
SG Jack McClinton, Miami
PG Ty Lawson, UNC

2nd Team All Conference:

F Gani Lawal, Georgia Tech
F Kyle Singler, Duke
SG Toney Douglas, Florida State
PG/SG Jeff Teague, Wake Forest
PG Tyrese Rice, Boston College