D.J. Augustin got his one wish a few weeks ago when he was named to the ESPN Academic All-American team. Monday, his play on the court earned him a spot on the Associated Press All-American team.
When the Longhorns' season ended yesterday, Augustin's sophomore campaign did too. He finished with 19.8 points per game, and 5.7 assists per game against only 2.8 turnovers per game.
"I'm not big on individual awards, but I'm very honored and humbled to be included in this group of players," Augustin said. "All of my teammates at Texas should share in this honor with me."
In addition to earning him a spot on the heralded All-American team, the numbers are good enough to spark debate on whether or not he'll be a Longhorn next season. Augustin could find himself in the NBA if he so chooses.
"D.J.'s unique. The fact that he wanted to be an Academic All-American speaks volumes," head coach Rick Barnes said. "He won't do it just because it's the popular vote. He'll do what's right for him."
He still hasn't made his decision public.
"I'm not even thinking about that," Augustin said after Sunday's loss.
Augustin's All-American selection is nothing new for the Longhorns. They've now put a player on the squad in each of the last three years. Kevin Durant earned first-team honors last year as a freshman, before moving on to the NBA, and P.J. Tucker received second-team recognition in 2005-06.
Kansas State's Michael Beasley joins Augustin on the All-American first team, making the Big 12 the only conference with a pair of players to earn the honor.
Augustin and Beasley are the only All-Americans not to make the Final Four.
Chris Douglas-Roberts, whose game-high 25 points against the Longhorns helped end Texas' tourney run, also made the team. Tyler Hansbrough from North Carolina and Kevin Love of UCLA rounded out the First Team.
Augustin is a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award, which goes to the nation's best point guard, and he's already been named to first-team All-American teams by CBS Sportsline, ESPN.com, Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News and the United States Basketball Writers Association.
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