Trevor Mbakwe all-Big Ten second team selection by coaches, media

Trevor Mbakwe is the first player under Tubby Smith to earn all-Big Ten second team honors. Mbakwe was selected by both the league's coaches and media, the Big Ten announced Monday night.

Mbakwe led the league in rebounding with 10.5 boards per game. He also averaged 13.7 points per game during the regular season.

Blake Hoffarber was an all-Big Ten honorable mention by the media. He averaged 13.7 points per game and shot 38.6 percent from beyond the arc. He was also one of the league's Sportsmanship Award honorees.

For the full results, check out the conference's release.

A few other notes ...

-JaJuan Johnson was named player of the year by the media and coaches. I think Jordan Taylor and Jared Sullinger played their hearts out for their respective squads. But I think Johnson deserved the award. I didn't hesitate when I made my pick.

-Sullinger, who averaged 17.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, was not a unanimous first-team pick by the media or coaches. I don't get it. He's a candidate for national player or the year, but he wasn't good enough for the first team in the Big Ten?

-Matt Painter earned coach of the year honors. He's definitely in the running for national coach of the year.

I was a member of this season's media voting panel.

Here's my ballot:

First Team

Jared Sullinger

JaJuan Johnson

E'Twaun Moore

Jordan Taylor

Second Team

Demetri McCamey

William Buford

Trevor Mbakwe

Jon Leuer

Third Team

Kalin Lucas

Jeff Brooks

Mike Davis

Juice Thompson

Coach of the Year: Matt Painter. Thad Matta and John Beilein were my second and third picks, respectively.

Player of the Year: JaJuan Johnson. Jared Sullinger and Jordan Taylor were my second and third picks, respectively.

1. Jared Sullinger

2. Tim Hardaway Jr.