Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant from the University of Texas captured the John R. Wooden Award in a runaway, becoming the first freshman to win the trophy and completing a sweep of the top six national male player of the year honors. Durant, a 6-foot-9 swingman, outdistanced Ohio State freshman Greg Oden in the balloting of more than 1,000 voters, including sports media and college basketball experts. Durant averaged 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds – one of three players in the country to average more than 20 points and 10 rebounds. Durant became the second Texas player to win the award, joining T.J. Ford, who won in 2003. Durant guided the Longhorns to a 25-10 record including a 15-1 home mark and finished fourth in the nation in both scoring and rebounding. These numbers were good enough to lead the Big 12 conference and earn him Big 12 Player of the Year.