Tillema led the No. 24-ranked Pointers to convincing wins over Buena Vista University (Iowa) and UW-Superior during the week. He recorded 24 points, nine rebounds and four assists in the 87-70 win over Buena Vista and tallied 21 points and five assists in the 85-47 triumph over the Yellowjackets. Tillema shot an impressive 57 percent from behind the arc in the two games (8-for-14).
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-Platteville, Brett Stangel, Senior, Guard, Monroe, Wis.
UW-Stout, Carter Ciolkosz, Freshman, Guard, Maplewood, Minn. (Tartan)
UW-Superior, Brendan Bauer, Junior, Forward, Eleva, Wis. (Gilmanton)
UW-Whitewater, Chris Davis, Senior, Forward, Madison, Wis. (East)