Quinndary Weatherspoon and Lamar Peters received SEC honors on Tuesday.
Weatherspoon, Peters Receive SEC Honors
March 07, 2017 | Men's Basketball
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Since the beginning of the season, Quinndary Weatherspoon and Lamr Peters have been two of the biggest 3-point threats and scorers in the SEC. On Tuesday, this talented due was honored by the league for their play.
Weatherspoon, a sophomore from Canton, Miss., was tabbed second-team All-SEC, while a Peters, a native of New Orleans, was named to the All-Freshman Team.
"It's an honor to be recognized for a second year. I give all the credit to my coaches and teammates," said Weatherspoon, who was named to the All-Freshman team a year ago. "I'm looking forward to next year. Our team is getting better every day."
Weatherspoon's sophomore season has had many ups and downs, beginning with a wrist injury he suffered in November. After missing two games, he came back to finish the season and averaged a team-high 16.6 points and 5.1 rebounds.
He also was tabbed SEC Player of the Week on January 16 after a stellar performance at Arkansas where he had 25 points and 6 rebounds in the 84-78 win.
Most recently, Weatherspoon was named a finalist for the C-Spire Howell Trophy, which is an award given to the best collegiate men's basketball player in the state of Mississippi.
Peters has had a standout freshman campaign, averaging 10.9 points and 3.4 assists. He ranks 5th in the SEC in 3-point shooting percentage.
"I'm very honored to be recognized by the coaches," Peters said. "Everyone on the team has helped me grow as a player, and they're just as much a part of this award."
MSU is back in action Wednesday against LSU in the SEC Tournament.
For more information and updates on Mississippi State men's basketball, fans can follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at HailStateMBK.
First Team All-SEC
KeVaughn Allen, Florida
J.J. Frazier, Georgia
Yante Maten, Georgia
De'Aaron Fox, Kentucky
Malik Monk, Kentucky
Sebastian Saiz, Ole Miss
Sindarius Thornwell, South Carolina
Luke Kornet, Vanderbilt
Second Team All-SEC
Moses Kingsley, Arkansas
Kasey Hill, Florida
Bam Adebayo, Kentucky
Antonio Blakeney, LSU
Quinndary Weatherspoon, Miss State
Robert Hubbs III, Tennessee
Tyler Davis, Texas A&M
Robert Williams, Texas A&M
All-Freshman Team
Braxton Key, Alabama
Mustapha Heron, Auburn
Bam Adebayo, Kentucky
De'Aaron Fox, Kentucky
Malik Monk, Kentucky
Lamar Peters, Mississippi St.
Grant Williams, Tennessee
Robert Williams, Texas A&M
All-Defensive Team
Moses Kingsley, Arkansas
Kasey Hill, Florida
Sindarius Thornwell, South Carolina
Robert Williams, Texas A&M
Luke Kornet, Vanderbilt
Coach of the Year: Mike White, Florida
Player of the Year: Sindarius Thornwell, South Carolina
Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Luke Kornet, Vanderbilt
Freshman of the Year: Malik Monk, Kentucky
Sixth-Man of the Year: Canyon Barry, Florida
Defensive Player of the Year: Robert Williams, Texas A&M
Weatherspoon, a sophomore from Canton, Miss., was tabbed second-team All-SEC, while a Peters, a native of New Orleans, was named to the All-Freshman Team.
"It's an honor to be recognized for a second year. I give all the credit to my coaches and teammates," said Weatherspoon, who was named to the All-Freshman team a year ago. "I'm looking forward to next year. Our team is getting better every day."
Weatherspoon's sophomore season has had many ups and downs, beginning with a wrist injury he suffered in November. After missing two games, he came back to finish the season and averaged a team-high 16.6 points and 5.1 rebounds.
He also was tabbed SEC Player of the Week on January 16 after a stellar performance at Arkansas where he had 25 points and 6 rebounds in the 84-78 win.
Most recently, Weatherspoon was named a finalist for the C-Spire Howell Trophy, which is an award given to the best collegiate men's basketball player in the state of Mississippi.
Peters has had a standout freshman campaign, averaging 10.9 points and 3.4 assists. He ranks 5th in the SEC in 3-point shooting percentage.
"I'm very honored to be recognized by the coaches," Peters said. "Everyone on the team has helped me grow as a player, and they're just as much a part of this award."
MSU is back in action Wednesday against LSU in the SEC Tournament.
For more information and updates on Mississippi State men's basketball, fans can follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at HailStateMBK.
First Team All-SEC
KeVaughn Allen, Florida
J.J. Frazier, Georgia
Yante Maten, Georgia
De'Aaron Fox, Kentucky
Malik Monk, Kentucky
Sebastian Saiz, Ole Miss
Sindarius Thornwell, South Carolina
Luke Kornet, Vanderbilt
Second Team All-SEC
Moses Kingsley, Arkansas
Kasey Hill, Florida
Bam Adebayo, Kentucky
Antonio Blakeney, LSU
Quinndary Weatherspoon, Miss State
Robert Hubbs III, Tennessee
Tyler Davis, Texas A&M
Robert Williams, Texas A&M
All-Freshman Team
Braxton Key, Alabama
Mustapha Heron, Auburn
Bam Adebayo, Kentucky
De'Aaron Fox, Kentucky
Malik Monk, Kentucky
Lamar Peters, Mississippi St.
Grant Williams, Tennessee
Robert Williams, Texas A&M
All-Defensive Team
Moses Kingsley, Arkansas
Kasey Hill, Florida
Sindarius Thornwell, South Carolina
Robert Williams, Texas A&M
Luke Kornet, Vanderbilt
Coach of the Year: Mike White, Florida
Player of the Year: Sindarius Thornwell, South Carolina
Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Luke Kornet, Vanderbilt
Freshman of the Year: Malik Monk, Kentucky
Sixth-Man of the Year: Canyon Barry, Florida
Defensive Player of the Year: Robert Williams, Texas A&M
Players Mentioned
G
/ Men's Basketball
G
/ Men's BasketballJosh Hubbard - "I'm Back"
Friday, April 17
MEN'S BASKETBALL | Chris Jans & Players SEC Tournament Postgame vs. Auburn - 3/11/26
Thursday, March 12
MEN'S BASKETBALL | Chris Jans Media Session - 3/9/26
Monday, March 09
MEN'S BASKETBALL | Josh Hubbard & Ja'Borri McGhee Postgame Press Conference vs. Georgia - 3/7/26
Sunday, March 08