Many fine players have played for Big 10 teams. Who are the best players of all time? Here is one person's list of the top 50 players who have played since 1982. Also find a team of foremothers--those players who starred before the Big 10 decided women were worthy of recognition.
All Time Big 10 MVP: MaChelle Joseph, Purdue
| First Team | ||
| Anucha Browne | 1981-85 | Northwestern |
| Michelle Edwards | 1984-88 | Iowa |
| MaChelle Joseph | 1988-92 | Purdue |
| Katie Smith | 1992-96 | Ohio State |
| Stephanie White-McCarty | 1995-99 | Purdue |
| Second Team | ||
| Laura Coenen | 1980-85 | Min |
| Tracey Hall | 1983-88 | OSU |
| Franthea Price | 1986-90 | Iowa |
| Joy Homles | 1987-91 | Pur |
| Michelle Savage | 1988-92 | NW |
| Honorable Mention | |||
| Ashley Berggren, Ill | Pollyana Johns, Mich | Michele Ratay, NW | Angie Potthoff, PSU |
| Tauja Catchings, Ill | Stacey Thomas, Mich | Yvette Angel, OSU | Maren Walseth, PSU |
| Jonnell Polk, Ill | Carol Ann Shuclick, Min | Lisa Cline, OSU | Katie Douglas, Pur |
| Karna Abram, Ind | Molly Tadich, Min | Nikita Lowry, OSU | Ukari Figgs, Pur |
| Jill Chapman, Ind | Lindsey Whalen, Min | Marrita Porter, OSU | Stacey Lovelace, Pur |
| Denise Jackson, Ind | Kris Emerson, MSU | Averrill Roberts, OSU | Jannon Roland, Pur |
| Toni Foster, Iowa | Kisha Kelly, MSU | Helen Darling, PSU | Barb Franke, Wis |
| Jolette Law, Iowa. | Kristen Rasmussen, MSU | Andrea Garner, PSU | Tamara Moore, Wis |
| Lindsey Meder, Iowa | Maxann Reese, MSU | Kelly Mazzante, PSU | Jessie Stomski, Wis |
| Tangela Smith, Iowa | Nancy Kennelly, NW | Tina Nicholson, PSU | Robin Threatt, Wis |
| All Foremothers Team | |
| Diane Dietz | Mich |
| Cindy Haugejorde | Iowa |
| Theresa Huff | Wis |
| Linda Roberts | Min |
| Frani Washington | OSU |
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