PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP) — Ohio State guard Evan Turner has been named the Big Ten’s player of the year in separate voting by conference coaches and members of the media.

During his first week of practice as an Ohio State freshman, David Lighty, a 6-foot-5 swingman from Cleveland, was so dominating in a full-court, zig-zag defensive drill that he nearly brought the exercise to a halt. “He was turning the guy over and over. The line of guys going next was all backed up,” Ohio State coach Thad Matta recalls.

“Now it’s time for National Player of the Year. Great season. Let’s hope for a long run in the tournament.” -sheaforjudge

Ohio State center Jantel Lavender spent Sunday doing her typical chores. She scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. She picked up another award

When on her game, Ohio State junior center Jantel Lavender is a 6-4 force that cannot be stopped. At least, in this instance Sunday, not by an inspired but undersized group of Iowa Hawkeyes.

With uncommon ball-handling wizardry, Samantha Prahalis, a sophomore, has averaged nearly eight assists a game for Ohio State.

INDIANAPOLIS - Sunday was just another work day for Ohio State’s Jantel Lavender. The Buckeyes center tied a Big Ten tournament record by scoring 35 points, the last two coming on free throws with 1.9 seconds left to give the Buckeyes a 66-64 victory and the conference tournament championship.

Jantel Lavender tied a Big Ten tournament record with 35 points and Ohio State defeated Iowa to win its second straight title.

Jantel Lavender made two free throws with 1.9 seconds left Sunday, giving No. 10 Ohio State a 66-64 victory over third-seeded Iowa in the Big Ten title game.

INDIANAPOLIS — Sunday was just another work day for Ohio State’s Jantel Lavender.The Buckeyes center tied a Big Ten tournament record by scoring 35 points, the last two coming on free throws with 1….