June 13, 2012
Through Monday, the Big Ten will highlight each of the 24 student-athletes nominated for the conference’s Jesse Owens Male and Suzy Favor Female Athlete of the Year Awards. Award winners are voted on by a pre-selected media panel and will be announced live on BTN’s season-ending awards show on Monday at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Draymond Green – Michigan State – Basketball
Green finished his career with the Spartans in dominating fashion, as he was named NABC Division I National Player of the Year, Big Ten Player of the Year, Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player, and Big Ten Player of the Week four times. He was also a consensus first-team All-American and named to the Big Ten All-Defensive Team. The senior became the third player in MSU history to tally 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds during his career. Green tops Michigan State’s career rebound list (1,096) and ranks second in blocks (117) and steals (180) lists. Click HERE for more information on Draymond.
Previously Highlighted Nominees:
Jessica Barnett, Iowa field hockey
Matt McDonough, Iowa wrestling
Kevin Plawecki, Purdue baseball
Ariel Turner, Purdue volleyball
