Mike Tisdale poured in 21 points in 35 minutes in an upset of Wisconsin today. With another game Saturday, there might be some concern Tisdale's leg injury would be a problem. But Tisdale said he doesn't anticipate any issues when Illinois faces Ohio State. Tisdale has tendonitis in his Achilles, Bruce Weber has said.
Read more…Four Big Ten players were recognized on the AP preseason All-American team, although none on the first team.
Luke Harangody, Notre Dame, 6-8, senior, 57 votes (23.3 ppg, 11.8 rpg)
Cole Aldrich, Kansas, 6-11, junior, 49 (14.9 ppg, 11.1 rpg)
Sherron Collins, Kansas, 5-11, senior, 39 (18.9 ppg, 5.0 apg)
Patrick Patterson, Kentucky, 6-9, junior, 35 (17.9 ppg, 9.3 rpg)
Kyle Singler, Duke, 6-8, junior, 30 (16.5 ppg, 7.7 rpg)
Others receiving votes (alphabetical): Al-Farouq Aminu, Wake Forest; Craig Brackins, Iowa State; Da'Sean Butler, West Virginia; Patrick Christopher, California; Ed Davis, North Carolina; Devan Downey, South Carolina; Devin Ebanks, West Virginia; Derrick Favors, Georgia Tech; Manny Harris, Michigan; Robbie Hummel, Purdue.
Damion James, Texas; Kalin Lucas, Michigan State; Greg Monroe, Georgetown; Scottie Reynolds, Villanova; Tyler Smith, Tennessee; Isaiah Thomas, Washington; Evan Turner, Ohio State; Greivis Vasquez, Maryland; John Wall, Kentucky; Willie Warren, Oklahoma.
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