Mitchell, who was also named the Big Ten Player of the Year as a freshman, led the conference in scoring (23.4 points per game) during the regular season, and her 100 three-pointers ranked second.
@OhioState_WBB standout Kelsey Mitchell talks with @aminajadeTV about being named the Big Ten Player of the Year. https://t.co/LT204gpILx
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) February 27, 2017
She is the only member of the Big Ten co-champion Buckeyes to make the All-Big Ten first team.
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Teammates Shayla Cooper and Stephanie Mavunga both made the second team while Sierra Calhoun received honorable mention from media and coaches.
Ohio State center Tori McCoy made the all-freshman team while Buckeye super sub Linnae Harper was chosen the Sixth Player of the Year.
@aminajadeTV talks with @OhioState_WBB's Linnae Harper about her Sixth Player of the Year award. https://t.co/1O3IHD8Ija
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) February 27, 2017
Indiana guard Alexis Gassion, a senior from Fairborn High School, earned honorable mention from the media and coaches while also making the coaches’ All-Defensive Team.
She averaged 12.6 points, six rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Hoosiers.
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