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The 2017 MVC Larry Bird Player of the Year is senior Paris Lee of Illinois State. The all-time steals leader in ISU history, he’s the first Redbird to earn the league’s top individual player honor in 16 seasons. In addition to averaging 13.0 points per game, Lee leads the league in steals (2.0), assists (5.1) and three-point baskets (69).
LARRY BIRD MVC PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Paris Lee, Illinois State
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Alize Johnson, Missouri State
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Landry Shamet, Wichita State
DEFENSIVE MVP: Paris Lee, Illinois State
SIXTH-MAN OF THE YEAR: Aundre Jackson, Loyola
