I think there is a bit of bias here, especially in regards to Simmons. To think he deserves POY is a big big stretch. Keep in mind most of these voters rely heavily on stats and standings. Simmons struggled quite a bit early on and never found the consistency he had last year. All of his numbers are down but especially his shooting percentage (all types). His assist are still far and away tops but are nearly 1.5 off of last year while his turnovers are up. And he only made 2nd team last year despite a much better year statistically. I think he ends up on the 2nd team again.
I also think that even though we all believe Jason Carter will have the better career and is the more dangerous player...Michael Weathers is the heavy favorite to win the freshman of the year. 7th in scoring, 4th in assists, 4th in steals, and even 1st in blocked shots somehow. Yes, Carter filled up the stat sheet during conference play when he became a regular, but these voters are too stupid to use logic and reasoning. And although I'd like to see Carter, I'm not sure I can get upset about Weathers winning it.
I'm not sure Dartis is able to crack the 3rd team, statistically he is a great 3 point shooting but not much else (again, I'm speaking strictly statistically).
I do think Saul has a good shot at coach of the year, with it being just his 3rd season and recovering from the Campbell injury. The coach often goes to most improved teams or those who overcame some type of adversity, rather than just the coach of the best team. Had Akron closed things out a bit smoother and finished 16-2 or something they would have went Dambrot but I think they'll be looking to give it to someone else, and Saul will be the best "other" candidate.