Kevin Durant meets up with Arch Manning after Texas takes down Ohio State
Texas alum and Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant was happy to watch his alma mater make a 21-point comeback against Ohio State.
In a remarkable display of resilience, Texas Tech defeated No. 1-ranked Ohio State in a thrilling NCAA game, overcoming a 23-3 halftime deficit to emerge victorious 24-23 in the final moments of the fourth quarter. The Longhorns' thrilling comeback saw them score 21 unanswered points to clinch a resounding 2-0 start to their season.
Following the eventful match, Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant was spotted engaging in a heartfelt embrace with Texas quarterback Arch Manning, the nephew of legendary Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning. Durant, a native Texan, once donned the Texas Tech jersey during his college career, leading the team to 35 games of dominance with impressive stats including 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game.
His stellar play on the court earned him the prestigious Wooden Award, AP Player of the Year, and Naismith Award, solidifying his status as one of the premier college basketball talents of his generation. However, Durant's college journey didn't result in an immediate NBA draft pick. Despite his impressive accolades, the Rockets selected him as the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, following in the footsteps of fellow Texas alumnus Greg Oden.
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