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  1. 03-06-2012, 12:55 PM #1
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    Austin Rivers unanimously named ACC Rookie of the Year

    Sixth winner in Duke history.
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  2. 03-06-2012, 12:58 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Duvall View Post
    Sixth winner in Duke history.
    All previous winners appeared in a National Championship game.
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  3. 03-06-2012, 01:20 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by CameronBlue View Post
    All previous winners appeared in a National Championship game.
    Though more often than not it didn't happen in the year that they won the award...

    Of course, they also all stayed for four years...
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  4. 03-06-2012, 01:37 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by CDu View Post
    Though more often than not it didn't happen in the year that they won the award...

    Of course, they also all stayed for four years...
    It's amazing to think about actually: 61% of Freshman classes at Duke since Coach K took over have appeared in at least one national championship game. (counting '81 - '08)
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  5. 03-06-2012, 01:40 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by CDu View Post
    Though more often than not it didn't happen in the year that they won the award...

    Of course, they also all stayed for four years...
    True, but two out of the five appeared in the championship game as freshmen, and none of them did as seniors.
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  6. 03-06-2012, 01:44 PM #6
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    According to the article on the ACC website, Austin is only the second unanimous selection as rookie of the year (the other one attended some school down the road).

    I know this isn't the strongest ACC freshman class ever, but being a unanimous choice is still an impressive accomplishment. Kudos to Austin!
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  7. 03-06-2012, 01:46 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kedsy View Post
    True, but two out of the five appeared in the championship game as freshmen, and none of them did as seniors.
    My prediction/fantasy is that this one appears in two national championship games--this year and next year! (I'm apparently channeling Ozzie)
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  8. 03-06-2012, 01:51 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Duvall View Post
    Sixth winner in Duke history.
    Congratulations to Austin on this well deserved honor. His leadership, confidence, skill set and the swagger he brings for every game, is awarded with ACC Rookie of the Year.

    Is there any way to bottle Austin's confidence and swagger and sprinkle it around? Like pixie dust!

    Thanks for posting, and hopefully more awards to come to Austin and Duke over the weekend! Let's Go Duke!
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  9. 03-06-2012, 02:45 PM #9
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    awesome news....congrats...here's to unanimous sophmore of the year !!!!!!
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