Auburn’s basketball program had a big day on Monday as Johni Broome was named the Southeastern Conference’s player of the year and Bruce Pearl was named coach of the year. The third-ranked Tigers had an impressive season under Broome’s leadership on the court and Pearl’s guidance on the sidelines, winning the league’s regular-season title and securing the No. 1 seed in the upcoming conference tournament.
In addition to Broome and Pearl’s honors, several other players were recognized by coaches in the SEC. Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier was named newcomer of the year, Texas guard Tre Johnson was named freshman of the year, Missouri guard Caleb Grill was named sixth man of the year, and Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler was named defensive player of the year.
The league’s format for recognizing players also changed this year, moving from two eight-man All-SEC teams to three five-man teams. The first team included players like Broome, Walter Clayton Jr. from Florida, and Mark Sears from Alabama. The second and third teams featured standout players from various SEC schools as well.
Additionally, an All-Defensive Team and an All-Freshman Team were announced, with players like Denver Jones from Auburn and Tre Johnson from Texas being recognized for their skills on the court.
Overall, Auburn’s basketball program proved to be a force to be reckoned with in the SEC this season, with Broome and Pearl leading the charge and several players earning recognition for their outstanding performances. Fans can look forward to seeing these talented athletes in action in the upcoming conference tournament.
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