The first half of the 2009-10 Big East Awards were announced today through press release (the major awards will be announced tomorrow at a 5pm news conference at the Big East Tournament).

2009-10 Big East Defensive Player of the Year
Jr. G Sarah Miles, West Virginia

2009-10 Big East Most Improved Player Award 
So. F Monique Reid, Louisville

2009-10 Big East Sportsmanship Award
Sr. G Maria Getty, Villanova

2009-10 Big East Sixth Man Award
RFr. F Laura Sweeney, Villanova

2009-10 All-Big East Teams:
First Team:
Sr. C Tina Charles, Connecticut*
Sr. W Kalana Greene, Connecticut
Sr. C Jessica Lawson, South Florida
Sr. G Chelsea Marandola, Providence
Sr. W Nicole Michael, Syracuse
Jr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut*
So. F Monique Reid, Louisville
Jr. G Liz Repella, West Virginia
Fr. G Ta'Shauna "Sugar" Rodgers, Georgetown
Sr. W Lindsay Schrader, Notre Dame
So. F Da'Shena Stevens, St. John's

Second Team:
Sr. G Ashley Barlow, Notre Dame
Fr. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame
So. F Keisha Hampton, DePaul
So. G Tiffany Hayes, Connecticut
Jr. G Monica McNutt, Georgetown
Jr. G Sarah Miles, West Virginia
Jr. G Sam Quigley, DePaul
Sr. G Brittany Ray, Rutgers
Jr. G Angel Robinson, Marquette
Sr. G Kahla Roudebush, Cincinnati

Honorable Mention:
Jr. W Korinne Campbell, West Virginia
Jr. F Chelsea Cole, Pittsburgh
Sr. G Maria Getty, Villanova
RJr. G Jania Sims, Pittsburgh

Freshmen:
Fr. C Kayla Alexander, Syracuse
Fr. C Asya Bussie, West Virginia*
Fr. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame*
Fr. G Kelly Faris, Connecticut
Fr. F Katherine Harry, DePaul*
Fr. G Nadirah McKenith, St. John's
Fr. G Ta'Shauna "Sugar" Rodgers, Georgetown*
Fr. W KaNeisha Saunders, South Florida
Fr. F Sarina Simmons, Marquette
Fr. G Shenneika Smith, St. John's*
RFr. F Laura Sweeney, Villanova
Fr. G Carmen Tyson-Thomas, Syracuse

* - unanimous selection