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Ben Simmons is SEC Preseason POTY - Quarterman 2nd team All-SEC
Posted on 10/21/15 at 8:36 am
Posted on 10/21/15 at 8:36 am
LSU picked 4th in the league...
Press Release
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Brandon Zimmerman ?@BZSEC 2m2 minutes ago
Ben Simmons is just the second true freshman to be SEC preseason player of the year. Kentucky's Julius Randle the other.
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Preseason All-SEC 1st team
• Danuel House
• Damian Jones
• Skal Labissiere
• Stefan Moody
• Ben Simmons
• Tyler Ulis
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Preseason All-SEC 2nd team
• D. Finney-Smith
• M. Newman
• C. Mann
• A. Poythress
• T. Quarterman
• A. Caruso
Press Release
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Kentucky was predicted to win the 2016 Southeastern Conference men's basketball championship in voting by a select panel of both SEC and national media members.
The Wildcats are the overall preseason favorite for the 11th time since the 1998-99 season.
LSU freshman Ben Simmons was the choice of the media for SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Year. Simmons becomes just the second freshman chosen as preseason player of the year by the media, joining Kentucky's Julius Randle in 2013-14. Florida's Dorrian Finney-Smith, Kentucky's Tyler Ulis, Texas A&M's Danuel House and Vanderbilt's Damian Jones also received votes in the Player of the Year voting.
House, Jones, Simmons and Ulis were each All-SEC First Team selections along with Kentucky's Skal Labissiere and Ole Miss's Stefan Moody.
Points were compiled on a 14-13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis. Each media member also voted for a five-player All-SEC Team. Ties were not broken.
The 2015-16 campaign begins November 13, with conference play set to begin January 2. The 2016 SEC Tournament will be March 9-13 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
This post was edited on 10/21/15 at 8:42 am
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Posted on 10/21/15 at 8:36 am to SouthOfSouth
Going to be a fun season brothers
Posted on 10/21/15 at 8:38 am to BeeFense5
Blakeney gonna frick shite up for being disrespected
Posted on 10/21/15 at 8:39 am to SouthOfSouth
Damn sons 
Posted on 10/21/15 at 8:45 am to L S Usetheforce
I still really think the SEC could be won in Rupp the last weekend of the season when LSU heads there. A little surprised but not entirely that we were picked behind Vandy and aTm. Texas A&M has brought in some serious talent. We have to play them better than we did last year.
I think the top 4 teams in the SEC are pretty clear. Damn it's gonna be a fun season.
I think the top 4 teams in the SEC are pretty clear. Damn it's gonna be a fun season.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 8:51 am to SouthOfSouth
I'll take it
Posted on 10/21/15 at 8:55 am to SouthOfSouth
Can't wait for the season to start.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 9:01 am to SouthOfSouth
Posted on 10/21/15 at 9:18 am to Revan11
:jump1:
lesgo...........
lesgo...........
Posted on 10/21/15 at 9:23 am to SouthOfSouth
quote:Wow
Ben Simmons is SEC Preseason POTY
Posted on 10/21/15 at 9:24 am to SouthOfSouth
look, I'm as excited as everyone else about this year, but is there anything more silly than pre-season predictions and pre-season all-conference teams. We haven't played one single second of basketball yet.
I realize it's just to get folks talking, but it's always seemed silly pay any attention to all of this.
Let's see how we (and Simmons) actually play on the court and then we'll know.
And again, I'm pumped about this year.
I realize it's just to get folks talking, but it's always seemed silly pay any attention to all of this.
Let's see how we (and Simmons) actually play on the court and then we'll know.
And again, I'm pumped about this year.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 9:28 am to atltiger6487
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is there anything more silly than pre-season predictions
Yea, actually saying "more silly" instead of sillier.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 9:29 am to SouthOfSouth
I'm not ready to just hand UK the SEC title this season. This year's team looks much closer to the '12-'13 and '13-'14 teams than they do to last year's juggernaut. Plus, who knows if their best player will even be eligible?
I surprised that Vandy is picked #2. Yes they return a ton of guys from last year; Yes, they finished last season strong; Yes, Kevin Stallings is a good coach. But 2nd? Top four, absolutely. 2nd? no
I would have put A&M 2nd or maybe even first. They return their two best players and add a top-10 recruiting class.
LSU could have been anywhere from 2nd to 4th. I sill think they are better (talent wise) than Vandy.
Regardless of the order, there is a huge drop-off from #4 to #5 and below. One thing is for sure. We find out how good LSU is in a hurry once SEC play starts. A brutal opening two games @ Vandy; home against UK
I surprised that Vandy is picked #2. Yes they return a ton of guys from last year; Yes, they finished last season strong; Yes, Kevin Stallings is a good coach. But 2nd? Top four, absolutely. 2nd? no
I would have put A&M 2nd or maybe even first. They return their two best players and add a top-10 recruiting class.
LSU could have been anywhere from 2nd to 4th. I sill think they are better (talent wise) than Vandy.
Regardless of the order, there is a huge drop-off from #4 to #5 and below. One thing is for sure. We find out how good LSU is in a hurry once SEC play starts. A brutal opening two games @ Vandy; home against UK
Posted on 10/21/15 at 9:31 am to atltiger6487
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look, I'm as excited as everyone else about this year, but is there anything more silly than pre-season predictions and pre-season all-conference teams. We haven't played one single second of basketball yet.
You must not be very fun at all...
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I realize it's just to get folks talking, but it's always seemed silly pay any attention to all of this.
Seriously though man... Come on.
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Let's see how we (and Simmons) actually play on the court and then we'll know.
Do you know how shite taste? Why don't you go eat some so you know... Not to mention we've actually seen live game action with this squad this summer in Australia.
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And again, I'm pumped about this year.
Well you certainly don't sound it.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 9:46 am to SouthOfSouth
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You must not be very fun at all...
Nah, I'm plenty of fun. I've just been around long enough to know that pre-season predictions, in any sport, aren't worth a damn. It's that simple.
I'll watch and enjoy the year, and I expect big things from Simmons and our team.
But I'm just taking a pass on all the pre-season clickbait.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 9:53 am to SouthOfSouth
Before a single game.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:46 am to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
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Before a single game.
He good.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:55 am to atltiger6487
That's fine, you be Mr. Conservative and sit in your recliner at home while you watch the games. In the meantime, I'm going to practice tomorrow followed by a dinner with the team. This will only fuel my desire and passion, and while you're sitting in your recliner being hesitant about cheering for our team, I'll be telling the ref to get off his knees because he sucks.
Brothers, 4th is disrespectful of where we should be, and believe me when I say we will make people pay. We gonna tear shite up!!!
Brothers, 4th is disrespectful of where we should be, and believe me when I say we will make people pay. We gonna tear shite up!!!
Posted on 10/21/15 at 10:57 am to atltiger6487
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Nah, I'm plenty of fun. I've just been around long enough to know that pre-season predictions, in any sport, aren't worth a damn. It's that simple.
I pity you.
There's no reason to not get excited before the season starts. What's the point of living if you can't get excited about the future?
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But I'm just taking a pass on all the pre-season clickbait.
You really didn't even have to click anything. The only link I put was to an official SEC press release which is far from clickbait.
Posted on 10/21/15 at 11:11 am to SouthOfSouth
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I pity you.
There's no reason to not get excited before the season starts. What's the point of living if you can't get excited about the future?
You guys are arguing about two different things. One can be excited about the upcoming season but also be rational enough to not base unrealistic expectations for the team/players off of preseason predictions
For instance, I'm excited to see Simmons play. But I can't EXPECT him to be SEC POTY without him having played one game of college basketball yet. Preseason accolades are nice, but ultimately meaningless
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