Big Ten Men's Basketball All Time Leading Scorers
The Big Ten Conference is one of the most prestigious and competitive conferences in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I basketball. It is composed of 14 universities from the Midwest region of the United States. Throughout the years, the conference has produced some of the best basketball players in the country. In this article, we will take a look at the Big Ten Men's Basketball All Time Leading Scorers.
1. Calbert Cheaney - Indiana Hoosiers (1989-1993)
Calbert Cheaney is the all-time leading scorer in Big Ten men's basketball history. He played for the Indiana Hoosiers from 1989 to 1993 and finished his college career with 2,613 points. During his senior year, he was named the National Player of the Year by several media outlets, including the Associated Press and United Press International.
2. Glenn Robinson - Purdue Boilermakers (1992-1994)
Glenn Robinson played for the Purdue Boilermakers from 1992 to 1994. He scored 1,030 points during his sophomore year alone, which is a Big Ten record. He finished his college career with 1,706 points and was named the National Player of the Year in 1994. He was later drafted as the first overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft.
3. Taylor Battle - Penn State Nittany Lions (2007-2011)
Taylor Battle played for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2007 to 2011. He is the third all-time leading scorer in Big Ten men's basketball history with 2,213 points. He had a memorable performance in a game against Michigan State in 2011, where he scored 27 points in the second half to lead his team to victory. He was later signed by the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent.
4. Shawn Respert - Michigan State Spartans (1990-1995)
Shawn Respert played for the Michigan State Spartans from 1990 to 1995. He finished his college career with 2,531 points, which is the fourth highest in Big Ten men's basketball history. He was named the Big Ten Player of the Year in 1995 and was later drafted as the eighth overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
5. Jim Jackson - Ohio State Buckeyes (1989-1992)
Jim Jackson played for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1989 to 1992. He finished his college career with 2,319 points, which is the fifth highest in Big Ten men's basketball history. He was named the Big Ten Player of the Year in 1991 and 1992, becoming the first player to earn the award in back-to-back years since the conference began giving the award in 1985.
6. A.J. Guyton - Indiana Hoosiers (1996-2000)
A.J. Guyton played for the Indiana Hoosiers from 1996 to 2000. He finished his college career with 2,107 points, which is the sixth highest in Big Ten men's basketball history. He was named the Big Ten Player of the Year in 2000 and was later drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 2000 NBA draft.
7. Mike Robinson - Purdue Boilermakers (1977-1980)
Mike Robinson played for the Purdue Boilermakers from 1977 to 1980. He finished his college career with 2,061 points, which is the seventh highest in Big Ten men's basketball history. He was named the Big Ten Player of the Year in 1980 and was later drafted by the San Diego Clippers in the second round of the 1980 NBA draft.
8. Herb Williams - Ohio State Buckeyes (1977-1981)
Herb Williams played for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1977 to 1981. He finished his college career with 2,011 points, which is the eighth highest in Big Ten men's basketball history. He was named the Big Ten Player of the Year in 1981 and was later drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 1981 NBA draft.
9. Steve Smith - Michigan State Spartans (1987-1991)
Steve Smith played for the Michigan State Spartans from 1987 to 1991. He finished his college career with 2,263 points, which is the ninth highest in Big Ten men's basketball history. He was named the Big Ten Player of the Year in 1991 and was later drafted by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 1991 NBA draft.
10. Talor Battle - Penn State Nittany Lions (2007-2011)
Talor Battle played for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2007 to 2011. He finished his college career with 2,213 points, which is tied for the tenth highest in Big Ten men's basketball history. He was a three-time All-Big Ten selection and was named the Big Ten Most Valuable Player in 2011.
These players have left their mark in Big Ten men's basketball history with their exceptional talent and outstanding performance. They have become legends in their respective universities and in the conference as a whole. Their names will forever be remembered as some of the greatest basketball players to ever play in the Big Ten.
