Two pairs of teammates from the nation’s top two teams headline the 2009-10 U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s All-America Team. Senior guard Sherron Collins of Kansas and freshman guard John Wall of Kentucky pace the first team. Along with Collins, Notre Dame senior forward Luke Harangody returns to the All-America team as a second-team choice. Collins and Harangody were both second-team selections a year ago.
John Wall named to writers’ All-American first team
Patrick Patterson named to The Associated Press pre-season All-American first team
Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody and Kansas teammates Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins were the leading vote-getters on The Associated Press’ preseason All-America team. They are joined by Patrick Patterson of Kentucky and Kyle Singler of Duke on the team selected by a national media panel. Read article.
Kentucky’s John Wall is Jeff Goodman’s preseason Player of the Year for 2009-2010
He also picks his preseason All-Americans for 2009-2010. Read article.
Bob Burrow, Kentucky All-American – December 12, 1955 (SI.com)
Bob Burrow is a friendly young man with short-cropped brown hair, a grin and a knack for making friends. Read article.