Cade Tyson, a standout senior from the University of Minnesota, has earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors, as announced by the conference today. Tyson, hailing from Monroe, N.C., has been a force for the Golden Gophers, leading the team in several categories including total points (585), points per game (19.5), field goals (175), and free throws (168 out of 204 attempts).
His impressive scoring average ranks him sixth in the Big Ten, and his total points place him 12th in the school's history for a single season. Tyson's consistent performance has been a highlight, with two 30-point games and 14 games scoring over 20 points this season.
He reached a career milestone by scoring his 1,000th point in the season opener and currently boasts a career total of 1,578 points and 517 rebounds. Notably, he tied a school record with eight three-pointers in a game against Texas Southern.
Junior Bobby Durkin, from Darien, Ill., was recognized with Minnesota's Sportsmanship Award. Durkin has been a reliable presence for the Gophers, appearing in all 31 games and starting the last 23.
He leads the team in three-pointers made (74) and attempted (187), while also boasting an impressive 88.9% free throw percentage. Durkin reached his own milestone with his 1,000th career point against UCLA, contributing 316 points this season to his career total of 1,033.
In other Big Ten honors, Aday Mara from Michigan was named Defensive Player of the Year, while Illinois' Keaton Wagler took home Freshman of the Year. Nebraska's Braden Frager earned Sixth Man of the Year, and Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska was honored as Coach of the Year. Wisconsin's Sharif Chambliss received the Howard Moore Assistant Coach of the Year Award.
The first team selections featured standout players like Keaton Wagler from Illinois and Yaxel Lendeborg from Michigan, who was also named Player of the Year. The second team included talents such as Lamar Wilkerson from Indiana and Bennett Stirtz from Iowa. The third team highlighted players like Morez Johnson Jr. from Michigan and Tyler Bilodeau from UCLA.
Honorable mentions included players like David Mirkovic from Illinois and Jaxon Kohler from Michigan State, alongside Minnesota's own Cade Tyson.
The All-Freshman Team celebrated emerging talents like Keaton Wagler from Illinois and Trey McKenney from Michigan. The All-Defensive Team featured defensive stalwarts such as Kylan Boswell from Illinois and Sam Hoiberg from Nebraska.
These selections and awards underscore the depth of talent in the Big Ten, with players and coaches alike demonstrating excellence across the board this season.