LSU Forward Ben Simmons Named SEC Freshman Of The Week

Talented LSU freshman Ben Simmons was named SEC Freshman of the Week for his dominant play against Kennesaw State and South Alabama. Per SECSports.com:

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SEC Freshman of the Week: LSU's Ben Simmons, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward from Melbourne, Australia, averaged 22.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and three steals in wins over Kennesaw State and South Alabama. With 23 points and 16 rebounds against USA, Simmons became the first SEC freshman to have a 20 point-15 rebound game since Julius Randle of Kentucky during the 2013-14 season.

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Georgia's Kenny Gaines and Kentucky's Tyler Ulis were named SEC Co-Players of the Week.