Texas Longhorns guard Sir’Jabari Rice joined Kai Jones as the only players to earn Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year honors on Sunday, the Big 12 Conference announced on Sunday.
Two other players also received recognition in the All-Big 12 awards as guard Marcus Carr was named to the All-Big 12 First Team and forward Timmy Allen earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12.
League coaches voted for the All-Big 12 awards, but could not vote for their own players.
Rice, a 6’4, 180-pounder transfer from New Mexico State, finished the regular season ranking second on the team in scoring (12.