Henry Ellenson was named the BIG EAST’s Freshman of the Year Wednesday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. He was a unanimous selection for the award as voted on by the conference’s coaches.
“It was an honor to receive the award here, and it’s really special to be named BIG EAST Freshman of the Year,” Ellenson said. “It’s something I’ve got to thank my teammates and my coaches for helping me learn each day and get better.”
Ellenson is the first Marquette player to win the award since Dominic James in 2005-’06. Allazia Blockton won the women’s BIG EAST Freshman of the Year award, making this the first time a school has swept the awards since Notre Dame in 2001-’02.