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MT SPORTS | courier-journal.com/sports THE COURIER-JOURNAL | MONDAY,APRIL 2, 2012 | C9

Davis all butcleans up on national awards

Misses out on NABC which was given instead to Mich- aging 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds after their national semifinal madness “ties into having too igan State’sDraymond Green in and 4.6 blocked shots. His 180 win over Louisville on Saturday much to drink.” Playerofthe Year something of astunner,but he is blocks are nearly 100more than night ranged from concern to He said UK fans are typically still the most decorated fresh- the previous school record. tongue-in-cheek. “the classiest fans” who would By Kyle Tucker man in college histo- Davis also set aSoutheastern Multiple cars were flipped on- “never storm acourt.” [email protected] ry. Conference single-season rec- to their roofs and one vehicle “The state of Kentucky is so The Courier-Journal Texas’ Kevin Durant as a ord and needs three more blocks was set ablaze, while several connected to this program —it’s freshman in 2007 won almost ev- to break the NCAA freshman couches were torched in the the commonwealth’steam — NEW ORLEANS — University erything Davis has —the Nais- record. street. they go overboard sometimes,” of Kentuckyforward Anthony mith, Wooden Award, Associated Davis’ 18 points, 14 rebounds “Idon’twant to go to that per- Calipari said. Davis completed anear clean Press Player of the Year,Oscar and five blocks against Louis- son’shouse. They don’thave no- He took to Twitter on Satur- sweep of the national awards Robertson Trophy and Adolph ville on Saturday marked the where for me to sit,” sophomore day night to no avail, writing: Sunday,taking home the presti- Rupp Trophy —but he didn’twin first time since Danny Manning forward joked. “I’m as happy as anyone for our gious NaismithTrophy and the Defensive Player of the Year. in 1988 that aplayer had at least “Iknow if Icaught anything on players to win, but please cele- National Association of Basket- Davis is also the projected 15 points, 10 rebounds and five fire in my house, my mom would brate safely tonight. Remember, ball Coaches’ Defensive Player No. 1pick in the next NBA draft, blocks in aFinal Four game. probably go crazy.” we still have one more to go.” of the Year and Big Man of the while Durant was taken No. 2. Coach was Year awards. Davis has led the Wildcats Reaction to celebrations asked about the outburst back Kyle Tucker can be reached at (502) Davis did not win the NABC’s into tonight’sNCAA champion- The Wildcats’ reactions to the home, which led to several ar- 582-4361. overall Player of the Year award, ship game against Kansas, aver- wild celebrations in Lexington rests, and wondered whether the BOZICH: Robinson, Davis both want the final prize

Continued from Page C1 me emotionally,” Robinson said. “I He wants it so much that he has played ahorrible game. positioned himself to follow Arnie dream is to win anational champi- “I’m the biggest part of why we lost Ferrin of Utah (1944), of onship,” Davis said. “We can’tcome that game. Iwas kind of selfish that Louisville (1986) and Carmelo Anthony It’s out and play lackadaisical. We’ve got to game, trying to do everything by myself. of Syracuse (2003) as the fourth fresh- come out and play with alot of energy. Ican’tlet that happen again. As amatter man to win the Final Four Most Out- Huuuge! Kansas is agreat team.” of fact, Iwon’tlet that happen again.” standing Player award. WOW Kansas (32-6) is indeed agreat and That’sasuperb sound bite. But if Only Robinson and Kansas can stop gritty team, one that trailed in the you’ve been watching Davis, you him —and don’tthink that Robinson second half against Purdue, North realize that he has earned every acco- hasn’tbeen thinking about that since Carolina State, North Carolina and lade. November.Hehad19 points and eight Need aCheeseburger Fix? Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament. In November,when the last Ken- rebounds when Kansas beat Ohio State Kentucky (37-2) is rightfully consid- tucky-Kansas game was played, Davis’ on Saturday. ered agreater team, one that has not game was essentially dunking lobs and Robinson started his 30-minute trailed in the second half throughout blocking shots. No more. He’sscoring interview session Sunday saying that this NCAA Tournament. with perimeter shots. He’susing his he has stopped fretting about the Play- Besides, the Wildcats already have left hand as well as his right. He’s er of the Year awards. By the fourth handled the Jayhawks on aneutral court making UK coach John Calipari joke time he was asked about it, he said he this season. UK won 75-65 more than 4½ that Davis should return next season could not express his true feelings. months ago in Madison Square Garden. (no chance) to play point guard. Davis “As far as the competitive nature of Davis, the freshman, outplayed has even worked with assistant coach me and the whole Player of the Year Robinson, the junior.Forced Robinson Kenny Payne to master ababy hook thing, of course Iwanted to win it,” he Custom Made Burgers to sit for13 minutes with foul trouble. shot. said. “It don’tmatter anymore. I’m play- Fresh Angus -Hand Patted Limited him to11 points, nearly seven “Iremember when Ifirst started ing for something bigger.Iwant aring. below his season average. Davis did doing it, Iwas airballing and hitting the That’spretty much all Icare about.” Fresh Cut Fries -Cooked Twice what Davis has done to nearly every- backboard,” Davis said. “Youkeep It’spretty much all everybody YouSelect From 26 Free Toppings body: He shot the ball efficiently practicing and you get better at it. will care about tonight. (6 for 8) while scoring14 points with “Ididn’teven try to score the ball in Now 4locations! six rebounds and seven blocks. Rob- the post in the beginning of the season. Reach Rick Bozich at (502) 582-4650 or inson had12 rebounds and one block. Ididn’tfeel comfortable. Ijust kept [email protected], and read his UofL/Old Louisville J-Town “The first time we played Ken- working on it and practicing. Now I blog and previous columns at www.courier- St. Matthews Middletown tucky,Iallowed them to get the best of really want the ball in the post.” journal.com/bozich. coupon at www.homerunburger.com CJ-0000330311 SAMSam SwopeSWOPEBuick GMC

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