Big Ten Men's Basketball Players of the Week

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Co-Player of the Week

Cody Zeller, Indiana

F – 7-0 – So. – Washington, Ind. – Washington

Averaged 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 3.0 steals and 1.5 assists per game as the fifth-ranked Hoosiers beat Penn State and No. 8/10 Minnesota to improve to 3-0 in Big Ten play
Recorded 15 points with five boards, four steals, a pair of blocks and an assist against the Nittany Lions
Had 18 points on 75 percent shooting, six rebounds, four blocks, two steals and two assists versus the nationally ranked Golden Gophers
Sealed the win against Minnesota by deflecting a missed free throw into the hands of teammate Jordan Hulls, who was then fouled and sunk both of his shots
Collects his first career Player of the Week honor after earning seven Freshman of the Week selections last season
Last Indiana Player of the Week: Christian Watford (Dec. 12, 2011)

Deshaun Thomas, Ohio State

G/F – 6-7 – Jr. – Fort Wayne, Ind. – Bishop Luers

Averaged 21 points in a road win against Purdue followed by a victory against previously unbeaten and second-ranked Michigan
Tallied 22 points, seven rebounds, two steals, a block and an assist against the Boilermakers
Recorded 20 points, four boards, an assist and a steal versus the nationally ranked Wolverines
Shot 51.6 percent from the field, including 50 percent from three-point range and is the Big Ten's leading scorer
Earns his second Player of the Week award of the season and the third of his career
Last Ohio State Player of the Week: Deshaun Thomas (Nov. 19, 2012)

Freshman of the Week

Sam Dekker, Wisconsin

F – 6-7 – Sheboygan, Wis. – Sheboygan Lutheran

Scored 13 points on 55.6 percent shooting as Wisconsin defeated No. 12/13 Illinois to remain undefeated in Big Ten play at 3-0
Added four rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes of play
Currently ranks fourth on the team with 9.3 points and is also averaging 3.5 rebounds per contest
Earns his first career weekly honor
Last Wisconsin Freshman of the Week: N/A