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Kevin Durant Drops A Cool $3 Million On The University of Texas

Former University of Texas student Kevin Durant has dropped a cool crop of cash on his former institution; $3 Million has been donated by the NBA superstar marking the largest single donation by a former student-athlete.

Giving a nod to KD, $2.5 million of Kevin Durant’s gift will go directly towards Texas basketball; KD will also have his name on the main entrance of the Denton A. Cooley Pavilion, now titled the “Kevin Durant Basketball Center.”

Substantial improvements have already been made to the Cooley Pavilion brought on by KD’s gift; both the men’s and women’s locker rooms have seen renovation, the men’s and women’s practice courts have been resurfaced, a formal office space has been created, new graphics have been installed in the men’s practice areas, and substantial audio improvements are in place.

“My time as a Longhorn helped build the foundation for who I am today as a player and a person, and the UT team will always be my family,” Durant said. “It’s important to me to continue to give back to The University and ensure that future student-athletes have all the opportunities they need to succeed. It’s an honor to have such a close and unique relationship with Texas Basketball, and I’m grateful to be able to contribute.”

“Kevin Durant has an incredibly strong and personal connection with not only our basketball program, but The University of Texas as a whole. Each time I’ve had the opportunity to visit with Kevin, I’ve been impressed with his genuine appreciation for his time, growth and development at Texas,” Texas Men’s Basketball head coach Shaka Smart said. “This gift means a great deal to our entire University, but it’s more of a reflection of how meaningful the relationships that Kevin built while at Texas remain true to this day.”

Big ups to Kevin Durant for his major contribution to UT, even though he was only there for one season. In that time, he averaged 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game during the 2006-07 season, winning the Naismith and Wooden awards, as well as the Rupp Trophy. The rest is history; KD declared for the draft and was picked up at No. 2 overall by the Seattle Supersonics.


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