Big Ten Men's Basketball Players of the Week

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Co-Players of the Week

Cody Zeller, Indiana

7-0, So., C, Washington, Ind./Washington

Averaged a double-double of 19 points and 10.5 rebounds in two games last week, helping Indiana to wins over in-state rival Purdue and top ranked Michigan
Scored 19 points on Wednesday against Purdue, also bringing down 11 rebounds while adding two assists in 25 minutes
Shot 80 percent from the floor on Saturday against Michigan, finishing with 19 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in 34 minutes
Wins his second career Big Ten Player of the Week honor and second this season
Last Indiana Big Ten Player of the Week: Victor Olapido (Jan. 28, 2013)

Keith Appling, Michigan State

6-1, Jr., G, Detroit, Mich./Pershing

Poured in a game-high 24 points, adding eight rebounds, seven assists and one block in Michigan State's victory over Illinois on Thursday
Scored or assisted on 11 of the Spartans' 14 second-half field goals, tallying 19 points and six assists and helping the Spartans shoot 87.5 percent from the field after halftime
Wins his third career Big Ten Player of the Week accolade and first this season
Last Michigan State Big Ten Player of the Week: Derrick Nix (Dec. 24, 2012)

Freshman of the Week

A.J. Hammons, Purdue

7-0, C, Gary, Ind./Oak Hill Academy

Averaged 24.5 points on 57.6 percent shooting, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in games against Indiana and Northwestern last week
Finished with a career-high 30 points against Indiana on Wednesday, shooting 71.4 percent from the floor and chipping in five blocks and five rebounds
Recorded his second double-double of the season against Northwestern on Saturday, finishing with 19 points and 13 rebounds
Earns his first Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor
Last Purdue Big Ten Freshman of the Week: N/A