With the 2016 Big Ten tournament underway, some of the best players not only in the the conference, but in the entire country, will be showcasing their talents in Indianapolis this weekend.

In terms of individual talent, this is one of the conference’s best years with the Big Ten boasting at least three potential All-Americans. Here are the top 10 best players who will be on the floor this weekend:

10. Matt Costello — Senior forward, Michigan State

Commonly referred to as a “glue guy,” Costello has been the Spartans unheralded star this season, averaging 10.5 points and 8.5 rebounds, both of which are career-highs. While undersized at 6-foot-9, Costello plays bigger than he actually measures up to be and has been a nightmare for interior defenders all season.

9. Peter Jok — Junior guard, Iowa

One of the most improved players in the Big Ten, Jok served as a major piece as Iowa took its success to the next level. The 15.8 points he is averaging per game this season is more than double what he averaged last year.

8. Melo Trimble — Sophomore guard, Maryland

After plenty of preseason hype, Maryland’s recent struggles this season have in large part been due to those of Trimble. Regardless, the point guard still possesses a dangerous skill set built on his quick first step and he still managed to average 14.4 points and 5.1 assists this season.

7. Bryn Forbes — Senior guard, Michigan State

There is not a more lethal 3-point shooter in the country than Forbes right now, who is currently shooting a ridiculous 50 percent from behind the arc. The way he cuts off screens and quickly sets his feet has made him impossible to defend as of late.

6. Malcolm Hill — Junior guard, Illinois

Hill may be the most underappreciated player in the Big Ten simply because his team has been one of the worst in the conference this season. But the guard’s 18.6 points per game this season are third-best in the Big Ten and he’s managed to single-handedly keep Illinois in games against superior opponents this season.

5. A.J. Hammons — Senior forward, Purdue

A force to be reckoned with on both ends of the floor, the 7-foot Hammons might be the best two-way player in the conference. Despite playing just 24 minutes per game this season, Hammons has still managed to average 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 60 percent from the field this season.

4. Nigel Hayes — Junior forward, Wisconsin

3. Jarrod Uthoff — Senior forward, Iowa

It’s difficult to decipher who is better between Hayes and Uthoff simply because they are such similar players. Both first-team All-Big Ten performers have the ability to stretch the floor, attack the basket and are two of the best in the conference at getting to the free throw line. They are also two of the best defenders in the conference, with Hayes continually matching up with a team’s best player and Uthoff leading the Big Ten in blocks.

Ultimately, what puts Uthoff over Hayes is his consistency this season. With 14 games this season where he scored at least 20 points — compared to Hayes’ nine — Uthoff was simply the more reliable asset all season for his team, as his 18.8 points per game this year were second best in the conference.

Men’s basketball: Hayes named first-team All-Big Ten, Happ conference freshman of the year

2. Yogi Ferrell — Senior guard, Indiana

What made Ferrell so great this season goes beyond the box score, as game after game, the senior point guard helped a once-struggling Indiana overachieve. Ferrell was the catalyst behind the Hoosiers’ march to an outright Big Ten title. He was one of two players in the conference to finish in the top five in both points and assists per game.

1. Denzel Valentine — Senior guard, Michigan State

Valentine was the other player to be in the top five in both points and assists, and he wasn’t just top five, he actually led the Big Ten in both categories. And Valentine isn’t just the best player in the conference — he’s the best player in the country.

His nine double-doubles and two triple-doubles, along with his averages of 19.6 points, 7.5 assists and 7.5 rebounds per game, proved there was no better all-around player in the nation this year. Simply put, Valentine is exactly the type of player that can carry a team on his back to not only a Big Ten championship, but a national championship as well.