Martin, Mickey Named To All-Sophomore Team

LSU’s Jordan Mickey and Jarell Martin were both named to the national All-Sophomore team for 2014-15 by Athlon Sports on Monday. Mickey was named to the first team and Martin the third team.

First Team:
Andrew Harrison - Kentucky
Aaron Harrison - Kentucky
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson - Arizona
Jordan Mickey - LSU
Bobby Portis - Arkansas

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F Jordan Mickey, LSU
Mickey joined exclusive company by becoming only the second player in LSU history with 100 blocked shots in a season. The other is Shaquille O’Neal. After averaging 12.9 points and 7.9 rebounds, Mickey will team with fellow sophomore Jarell Martin for what could be the SEC’s best frontcourt duo.

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Third Team:
Wayne Selden - Kansas
Rodney Purvis - UConn
Nigel Hayes - Wisconsin
Damian Jones - Vanderbilt
Jarell Martin - LSU

Martin finished strong last season and averaged 10.3 points and 4.6 rebounds a game.

LSU opens the season on Nov. 18 against Texas Tech in the ESPN Tipoff Marathon.