Pitt's Blair named to AP All-American team
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The Associated Press today named Pitt's DeJuan Blair to the first-team of its All-American team, the first time a Panther has earned such a distinction since Don Hennon did it in 1958.
Joining Blair on the team was Blake Griffin of Oklahoma, Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina, James Harden of Arizona State and Stephen Curry of Davidson.
Blair, who was third in the voting with 294 points, averaged 15.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, was the only postseason All-America player not to be on the preseason team. One of the best offensive rebounders in recent years, Blair became a fan favorite when he was often caught smiling during games.
"That's pretty big. That's total," the 6-7, 265-pound sophomore said when told he made the team. "I worked hard, and the hard work paid off. It's pretty cool just to be up there with those guys and to be talked about."
Pitt senior Sam Young was named to the third team roster along with Terrence Williams of Louisville, Toney Douglas of Florida State with juniors Sherron Collins of Kansas and Gerald Henderson of Duke.
First Published March 30, 2009 2:10 pm
