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Xavier Tillman named Big Ten Defensive Player of Year; Cassius Winston, Rocket Watts earn honors

As Big Ten champions, it’s not surprising that Michigan State won its share Monday when the Big Ten announced its annual awards.

After clinching a share of the regular-season championship with a win over Ohio State on Sunday, senior Cassius Winston was named first-team All-Big Ten for the second straight season while junior Xavier Tillman earned second-team honors and was named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year.

Guard Rocket Watts was named to the Big Ten’s All-Freshman team.