GOPHERS BIG TEN PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
2016: Rachel Banham Senior guard (coaches and media)
2015: Amanda Zahui B. Sophomore center (media)
2002: Lindsay Whalen Sophomore guard (coaches and media)
1994: Carol Ann Shudlick Senior center (coaches and media)
1983: Laura Coenen Sophomore forward (coaches and media)
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