Written by BTN.com staffThe Big Ten Conference announced its weekly Men’s Basketball Players of the Week on Monday. A pair of forwards shared player of the week, while a standout point guard took home freshman honors. See the winners in this post.
Co-Players of the Week: Christian Watford, Indiana, F – Jr. – 6-9 – Birmingham, Ala. – Shades Valley
- Sank the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to help Indiana defeat No. 1 Kentucky, 73-72, in Bloomington on Saturday
- Finished the game with a team-high 20 points, 17 coming in the second half, along with five rebounds
- Led the Hoosiers to their first win over a top-ranked opponent since 2002
- Earns his first career weekly honor
- Last Indiana Player of the Week: Victor Oladipo (Nov. 14, 2011)
Draymond Green, Michigan State, F – Sr. – 6-7 – Saginaw, Mich. – Saginaw
- Averaged 24.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in Michigan State’s wins over Central Connecticut State (89-69) and at No. 22 Gonzaga (74-67)
- Poured in a career-high 34 points against Gonzaga on 11-of-13 shooting and added three steals and three assists in the road victory
- Recorded 14 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks against Central Connecticut State
- Earns his first weekly honor of the season and his second overall
- Last Michigan State Player of the Week: Keith Appling (Dec. 5, 2011)
Freshman of the Week: Trey Burke, Michigan, G – 5-11 – Columbus, Ohio – Northland
- Scored a season-high 20 points, adding a season-high nine assists in Michigan’s 90-80 win over Oakland
- Converted on seven of 11 shots from the field, including three of six from three-point range
- Earns his second Freshman of the Week award
- Last Michigan Freshman of the Week: Trey Burke (Nov. 28, 2011)
