Men’s basketball: Writers’ picks: Big Ten finish, player of the year and coach of the year

By BobLa Gesse

Bobby La Gesse: Columnist

Big Ten finish:

Illinois

Wisconsin

Michigan State

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Michigan

Iowa

Northwestern

Indiana

Purdue

Ohio State

Penn State

Minnesota

Player of the year:

Deron Williams

Coach of the year:

Tommy Amaker

Ian Gold: Sports writer

Big Ten finish:

Illinois

Michigan

Michigan State

Northwestern

Wisconsin

Indiana

Iowa

Ohio State

Purdue

Penn State

Minnesota

Player of the year:

Deron Williams

Coach of the year:

Tommy Amaker

Lisa Koulias: Sports writer

Big Ten finish:

Illinois

Michigan State

Wisconsin

Indiana

Northwestern

Purdue

Michigan

Iowa

Minnesota

Ohio State

Penn State

Player of the year:

Deron Williams

Coach of the year:

Bruce Weber

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