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Big 12 Conference Releases 2022-23 Preseason Basketball Awards

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2 years ago

October 12, 2022

Kedrian Johnson, center, puts his arm around TCU's Mike Miles Jr. as the game end nears. (WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose)

On Wednesday afternoon, the Big 12 Conference released the preseason awards for the 2022-23 men’s basketball season. TCU guard Mike Miles Jr. was named the conference’s preseason player of the year, with many other player recognitions.

Preseason Player of the Year: Mike Miles Jr. / G / TCU

Preseason Newcomer of the Year: Grant Sherfield / G / Oklahoma

Preseason Freshman of the Year: Keyonte George / G / Baylor

Preseason All-Big 12 Team:

Adam Flagler / G / Baylor

Jalen Wilson / F / Kansas

Avery Anderson / G / Oklahoma State

Mike Miles / G / TCU

Timmy Allen / F / Texas

Marcus Carr / G / Texas

Honorable Mentions: LJ Cryer (Baylor), Keyonte George (Baylor), Kevin McCullar (Kansas), Tanner Groves (Oklahoma), Moussa Cisse (Oklahoma State), Emanuel Miller (TCU),Tyrese Hunter (Texas), Fardaws Aimaq (Texas Tech), Kevin Obanor (Texas Tech).

Iowa State, Kansas State and West Virginia did not receive any recognition. The Big 12 will release the preseason poll soon. Next Wednesday, 10 head coaches and selected players will travel to Kansas City and attend the Big 12 Media Day.