LSU's Ben Simmons named SEC Preseason Player of the Year

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LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons was named SEC Preseason Player of the Year on Wednesday morning at SEC Media Day in Charlotte.

Simmons, a 6-foot-10 forward from Australia, was picked by media members. Kentucky center Skal Labissiere and Mississippi State guard Malik Newman were two other freshmen to receive preseason honors.

First Team All-SEC

Danuel House, Texas A&M

Damian Jones, Vanderbilt

Skal Labissiere, Kentucky

Stefan Moody, Ole Miss

Ben Simmons, LSU

Tyler Ulis, Kentucky

Second Team All-SEC

Dorian Finney-Smith, Florida

Malik Newman, Mississippi State

Charles Mann, Georgia

Alex Poythress, Kentucky

Tim Quarterman, LSU

Alex Caruso, Texas A&M

Kentucky was picked as the preseason favorite.