Tillema helped the No. 24-ranked Pointers to a 3-0 record during the week, defeating Lawrence University (Wis.), 80-53, on Nov. 15, and Richard Stockton College (N.J.) and York College (Pa.) to win the White Rose City Classic Tournament. He led UW-Stevens Point in scoring and rebounds two of the three games, recording 23 points and eight rebounds again Richard Stockton and 20 points and six rebounds against York to win the tournament championship.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Jordan Petersen, Junior, Guard, Strum, Wis. (Eleva-Strum)
UW-La Crosse, Jeff Heiden, Senior, Guard, Arlington Heights, Ill. (Prospect)
UW-Oshkosh, John Flanigan, Senior, Forward, Oshkosh, Wis. (North)
UW-Platteville, Brett Stangel, Senior, Guard, Monroe, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Shane Manor, Senior, Forward, Altoona, Wis.
UW-Stout, Jarvis Ragland, Sophomore, Forward, Milwaukee, Wis. (Rufus King)
UW-Superior, Ben Aalfs, Senior, Guard, Hutchinson, Minn.