These are just my opinion. Take them for what they are worth. Maybe not much. But I did watch a ton of SoCon basketball all year long of every team. But I know that I'm opening myself up to some criticism here.
All SoCon 1st Team
De'Mon Brooks, Davidson
Jake Cohen, Davidson
Eric Ferguson, Georgia Southern
Mike Groselle, The Citadel
Trevis Simpson, UNC-Greensboro
All SoCon 2nd Team
Kevin Giltner, Wofford
Jake Isenbarger, Elon
Brad Loesing, Wofford
Antwaine Wiggins, College of Charleston
Drew Windler, Samford
Thoughts: The first team seems clear to me, while the second team is a little less clear. Elon's Lucas Troutman also was in contention for a spot, along with Davidson's JP Kuhlman and Nik Cochran. Tren Wiedeman probably a earned another spot for College of Charleston too. Harouna Mutombo is somewhat deserving as well. This is a tough list for the second team
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Trevis Simpson, UNC-Greensboro. His stats don't completely add up to this award, but when you watch Simpson play, the doubt disappears. He is the best player in the conference when you watch him. Combine that with the fact that no one player means more to his team than Simpson, and it is even more obvious.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Mike Young, Wofford. Wofford was expected to finish in the bottom half of the SoCon South. They wound up getting a bye. With everyone that left the Terriers back-to-back SoCon Championship runs, to be this successful is pretty impressive. Young is the most deserving coach in my opinion.
ALL FRESHMAN
Adejhi Baru, College of Charleston
Karl Cochran, Wofford
Austin Hamilton, Elon
Tyler Hood, Samford
Raijon Kelly, Samford
Thoughts: Not a super strong year for freshman, but not an altogether disaster. Several other players contributed to their teams, and will be major contributors next year.
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
Karl Cochran, Wofford- He's the player that I think is the most important to the Terriers tournament success. When he is on, the Terriers are almost impossible to beat. When he isn't, the Terriers are just average.
MOST SUPRISING TEAM
Wofford- Who saw this year coming for them? Not many Terrier fans could have possibly seen that coming. Very impressive showing by Wofford.
MOST DISAPPOINTING TEAM
Chattanooga- The Mocs were picked to finish first in the North. They finished last. Ouch. The Mocs were easily the most disappointing team in the SoCon this year.
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