Tillema led the No. 18-ranked Pointers to a 2-0 record against two tough Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponents. Against defending national champion and No. 13-ranked University of St. Thomas (Minn.), Tillema recorded a double-double as he tallied 18 points and 12 rebounds, while shooting 55 percent from the field. Against St. Olaf College (Minn.), he had 21 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and six steals, while shooting 54 percent. For the two games, Tillema averaged 19.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Jordan Petersen, Junior, Guard, Strum, Wis. (Eleva-Strum)
UW-La Crosse, Al Chery, Senior, Forward, Wheeling, Ill.
UW-Oshkosh, John Flanigan, Senior, Forward, Oshkosh, Wis. (North)
UW-Platteville, Brett Stangel, Senior, Guard, Monroe, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Brian Kimble, Senior, Guard, Stevenson Ranch, Calif.
UW-Stout, Alex Oman, Sophomore, Forward, Lake Elmo, Minn. (Stillwater)