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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.