Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant is Hyped Up as His Alma Mater Texas Longhorns Upset No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs
The No. 11 Texas Longhorns humiliated the No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday night, 94-74, giving Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant cause for celebration. On Wednesday night, Hunter led a 3-point shooting barrage and helped No. 11 Texas defeat No. 2 Gonzaga by a score of 93-74. Hunter finished the game with 26 points.
It was a high-profile game for the Longhorns’ new stadium as well as a chance for Texas head coach Chris Beard to get a significant signature victory to begin his second season in charge. And after a spirited contest, the Longhorns would triumph, defeating the Bulldogs 93-74 and improving to 3-0 on the year.
Given that they not only defeated Gonzaga but also completely destroyed Mark Few’s squads, it is reasonable to conclude that the Longhorns did an excellent job at that.
Kevin Durant reacts to Longhorns win
Yessssssssiiirrrr @TexasMBB
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) November 17, 2022
The Longhorns pushed the Bulldogs into 20 turnovers while shooting 52.3 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from three-point range. The Longhorns will now focus on a far less daunting opponent when they play Northern Arizona on Monday after their game with the Bulldogs.
Kevin Durant’s college career with Texas Longhorns
During the 2006–07 collegiate basketball season, Kevin Durant spent one season as a Longhorn. Durant averaged 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game for the Texas Longhorns in the 2006–07 collegiate season. Texas had an overall record of 25-10 and a conference record of 12-4 at the end of the season.
Imagine finishing class and then having Kevin Durant guard you at a Texas Longhorns practice 😅
(via comptonmagic/TT) pic.twitter.com/yam2opoSoK
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 17, 2022
Texas, who received a 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament, defeated New Mexico State in the first round, but USC beat them in the second round, despite Durant’s 30-point and 9-rebound effort. Kevin Durant won the John R. Wooden Award, the Naismith College Player of the Year Award, as well as all eight other prestigious accolades and prizes for his exceptional play, making him the undisputed national player of the year.
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