"BossHawk's" Big Ten All-Conference Team

The 2010-11 basketball season has been a banner year for Big Ten basketball.  We have seen a tremendous display of talent from University Park to Iowa City. 

The competition has kept all on the edge of their seats.

Now is the time for post-season awards. 

The first annual BossHawk Al Big Ten is as follows:

"BossHawk's" Big Ten All-Conference Team

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LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 20: Jordan Taylor #11 of the Wisconsin Badgers brings the ball up the court against the UNLV Rebels during their game at the Thomas & Mack Center November 20, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UNLV won 68-65. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty I

First Team All Big Ten

JaJuan Johnson (Purdue) - Center

Jared Sullinger (tOSU) - Power Forward

John Leurer (Wisconsin) - Small Forward

William Buford (tOSU) - Wing

Jordan Taylor (Wisconsin) - Guard

Talor Battle (Penn State) - Guard

Kalin Lucas (Michigan State) - Guard

E'twan Moore (Purdue) - Wing

Second Team All Big Ten

Trevor Mbakwe (Minnesota) Forward

John Shurna (Northwestern) Forward

Draymond Green (Michigan State) Forward

David Lighty (tOSU) Wing

Demitri McCamey (Illinois) - Guard

Blake Hoffarber (Minnesota) - Guard

Jon Diebler (tOSU) - Guard

Michael Thompson (Northwestern) - Guard

Third Team All Big Ten

Melsahn Basabe (Iowa) - Forward

Jeff Brooks (Penn State) - Forward

Mike Davis (Illinois) - Forward

Christian Watford (Indiana) - Forward

Matt Gatens (Iowa) Wing

Tim Hardaway Jr. (Michigan) - Guard

Darius Morris (Michigan)  - Guard

Aaron Craft (tOSU) - Guard

Player of the Year: JaJuan Johnson

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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - DECEMBER 21: JaJuan Johnson #25 of the Purdue Boilermakers dunks the ball during the game against the IPFW Mastodons at Mackey Arena on December 21, 2010 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Surprise!  I didn't select Jared Sullinger of Ohio State.

JaJuan Johnson is most deserving of this award.  This man has shown something each and every year.  He's a winner and he can do a lot of things on a basketball court.

He had to go another season without his frontcourt mate, Robbie Hummel.  That left a lot on the shoulders of this Senior.  He never disappointed.  He gave his all each and every time he entered an arena.

He is BossHawk's Big Ten Player of the Year.

Most Valuable Player: David Lighty

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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Guard David Lighty #23 of the Ohio State Buckeyes plays against the Florida Gators November 16, 2010 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

POY and MVP!  Yes, there is a difference. 

David Lighty has proven to be the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player.  He epitomizes what a team's MVP should be.  He leads by example on the floor. 

Never would Ohio State achieve what they did this season without this fifth year senior's unselfish leadership.

He leaves it all on the floor.  The Buckeyes rally to his "war cry". 

It makes no difference whether David scores six or twenty-six you feel his impact on each and every game.

When you go to war you want five David Lighty's in your army.

Defensive Player of the Year: Aaron Craft

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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Guard Aaron Craft #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes sets on defense against the Florida Gators November 16, 2010 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Don't let the rosy cheeks fool you.  This young man is the extreme pest.  He is on the opposing player like "white on rice".

Aaron Craft provides relentless pressure on the ball.  He leads the conference in steals as a freshman.

Opposing coaches and players can't wait for this guy to make his exit.

Coach Thad Matta hopes that is at least three more seasons away.

Big Ten Rookie of the Year: Duhhhh?

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 22: Jared Sullinger #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes signals for a timeout after stealing the ball late in the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Assembly Hall on January 22, 2011 in Champaign, Illinois. Ohio State won 73-68

What do I say that has not already been said. 

How long can they keep him in Columbus?

Seeing how both parents are educators, I think it's safe to say Jared will be in Columbus at least through next season.