What is big ten coach of the year basketball?

The Big Ten Coach of the Year in basketball is an award given to the coach who is considered to have made the most significant impact on their team in the Big Ten Conference. The award is given annually following the conclusion of the regular season in men's and women's basketball.

The award is voted on by the Big Ten conference head coaches, and the winner is typically announced a few days before the start of the Big Ten Tournament. The award has been given out since the 1982-1983 season and has been won by some of the most successful coaches in college basketball history.

Some of the most recent winners of the Big Ten Coach of the Year include Greg Gard from Wisconsin (2021), Juwan Howard from Michigan (2020), Matt Painter from Purdue (2019), and Chris Holtmann from Ohio State (2018).

Winning this award is a significant accomplishment for coaches and indicates that they have done an exceptional job leading their team throughout the season, making important decisions, and developing their players.