D. J. Augustin

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Darryl Jerard Augustin

College Texas
Conference Big 12
Sport Basketball
Position Point guard
Class Sophomore
Nickname D.J.
Career 2006 – present
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg)
Nationality USA
Born November 10, 1987 (1987-11-10) (age 20)
New Orleans, Louisiana
High school Brother Martin, Hightower
Awards
McDonald's All-American
Pre-season Big 12 Player of the Year
AP All-American
Bob Cousy Award

Darryl Jerard ("D.J.") Augustin, Jr. (born November 10, 1987 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American college basketball player who was formerly the point guard for the University of Texas Longhorns. Augustin has entered the 2008 NBA Draft, and is projected as a first-round lottery pick.

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[edit] Playing career

[edit] High school

Augustin's family was forced out of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. He played his senior (final) year at Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas. However, he got his diploma from Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, and he participated in the graduation ceremonies with his Hightower classmates on May 28, 2006 at Houston's Toyota Center. While at Brother Martin, Augustin led the team to two state championships.

While at Hightower, DJ showed why he was one of the top players in the nation, and thrilled the Hightower faithful with his pinpoint passing and precise shooting. His first game as a Hurricane was vs Madison High school, and DJ nearly pulled off a triple double in front of a packed house and tv camera's with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 14 assists in a 83-59 victory. DJ led Hightower to the third round of the playoffs before they were eliminated, and ended the season at 26-4. DJ won numerous honors after the season as he was named district 20-5A MVP, was named as the Houston Chronicle player of the year, made the first team all Greater Houston, and first team all state teams. DJ finished his high school career by being named a McDonalds All American, and started as point guard for the west squad against his soon to be teamate at Texas, game MVP from the east's Kevin Durant.[1]

[edit] University of Texas

[edit] Freshman year

Augustin was one of seven freshman to join the Longhorn basketball program for the 2006-07 season. He started all 35 games in the season as the point guard for the Longhorns, averaging 14.4 points and 6.7 assists per game. For his contributions, he was named to both the All-Big 12 Second Team and the Big 12 All-Rookie Team by the coaches and Associated Press.[2] Kevin Durant (former Teammate) was quoted as saying " I don't think I would be where I am today without D.J. (Augustin)". Also, the Texas Longhorns play-by-play analyst stated " Man, Augustin makes everyone who he plays around better".

[edit] Sophomore year

Augustin, along with Texas A&M Aggies player Joseph Jones, was featured on the front cover of the November 15, 2007 issue of Sports Illustrated.[3] In the fall 2007 semester, he achieved a 4.0 GPA, raising his cumulative GPA to a 3.64.[4] On February 27, 2008, he was named first-team Academic All-America by the College Sports Information Directors of America. He became the second Texas Longhorn basketball player to achieve the honor, following Jim Krivacs, who received it in 1979.[5] Augustin was also named to the USBWA All-America First Team.

On April 3, 2008, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame awarded him the Bob Cousy Award.[6]

On April 23, 2008, Augustin declared himself eligible for the NBA Draft.[7] On June 3, 2008, Augustin hired an agent thereby forfeiting his remaining NCAA eligibility.[8]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Lawlor, Christopher. "Highly regarded New Orleans prep guard lands in Texas", USA Today, 2005-02-14. Retrieved on 2207-12-15. 
  2. ^ "Durant tabbed Big 12 Conference Player and Freshman of the Year", University of Texas Athletics, 2007-03-04. Retrieved on 2007-12-15. 
  3. ^ Texas A&M Athletics (2007-11-15). "Jones, Aggies Featured On SI Cover". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-11-17.
  4. ^ TexasSports.com - Augustin named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 6 First Team
  5. ^ "Augustin named Academic All-American.", Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved on 2008-02-28. 
  6. ^ A Big 12 Point Guard Wins Cousy Award For Second Straight Season :: <blank>
  7. ^ Texas' Augustin, Abrams entering NBA draft
  8. ^ Augustin hires agent

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