In case you’ve stayed away from ESPN for the last six months, you’ve heard how Simmons is the best thing since sliced bread. The future #1 pick in the NBA Draft is 4th in the SEC in points per game (19.7), 3rd in assists (5.1) and 1st in rebounds per game (11.9). At this rate, he’ll be the first SEC player to ever finish a season in the top five of all three categories.
But He’s Not Included in the Wendy’s Wooden Watch
He won’t be eligible for the award because he reportedly doesn’t meet the academic standards.