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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