Cody Zeller, IndianaF – 7-0 – So. – Washington, Ind. – Washington
· Averaged 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 3.0 steals and 1.5 assists per game as the fifth-ranked Hoosiers beat Penn State and No. 8/10 Minnesota to improve to 3-0 in Big Ten play
· Recorded 15 points with five boards, four steals, a pair of blocks and an assist against the Nittany Lions
· Had 18 points on 75 percent shooting, six rebounds, four blocks, two steals and two assists versus the nationally ranked Golden Gophers
· Sealed the win against Minnesota by deflecting a missed free throw into the hands of teammate Jordan Hulls, who was then fouled and sunk both of his shots
· Collects his first career Player of the Week honor after earning seven Freshman of the Week selections last season
· Last Indiana Player of the Week: Christian Watford (Dec. 12, 2011)
Deshaun Thomas, Ohio StateG/F – 6-7 – Jr. – Fort Wayne, Ind. – Bishop Luers
· Averaged 21 points in a road win against Purdue followed by a victory against previously unbeaten and second-ranked Michigan
· Tallied 22 points, seven rebounds, two steals, a block and an assist against the Boilermakers
· Recorded 20 points, four boards, an assist and a steal versus the nationally ranked Wolverines
· Shot 51.6 percent from the field, including 50 percent from three-point range and is the Big Ten’s leading scorer
· Earns his second Player of the Week award of the season and the third of his career
· Last Ohio State Player of the Week: Deshaun Thomas (Nov. 19, 2012)
Sam Dekker, WisconsinF – 6-7 – Sheboygan, Wis. – Sheboygan Lutheran
· Scored 13 points on 55.6 percent shooting as Wisconsin defeated No. 12/13 Illinois to remain undefeated in Big Ten play at 3-0
· Added four rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes of play
· Currently ranks fourth on the team with 9.3 points and is also averaging 3.5 rebounds per contest
· Earns his first career weekly honor
· Last Wisconsin Freshman of the Week: N/A
