A sixth man role wasn't the expectation for Missouri's Caleb Grill before the season, but it was a change that helped him regain confidence after previous setbacks.

Coaches of the powerhouse league also voted Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier as newcomer of the year, Texas guard Tre Johnson as freshman of the year, Missouri guard Caleb Grill as sixth man of the year and Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler as defensive player of the year.

Caleb Grill had a scoreless second half against Arkansas on Saturday. He went cold from long range (2-for-12 from 3) as the Missouri Tigers were upset in Fayetteville. Tuesday night? Grill ignited for 22 points to lead a scorching Tigers team to a 101-71 rout over South Carolina. Turns out, they just needed a trip back home.