He coached two national players of the year: T. J. Ford (2003) and Kevin Durant (2007). He also won four Big 12 Coach of the Year awards (1999, 2003, 2008, 2014) during his time in Austin, establishing himself as a nationally regarded coach.
He guided two national players of the year: T. J. Ford (2003) and Kevin Durant (2007). He also received four Big 12 Coach of the Year accolades (1999, 2003, 2008, 2014) during his tenure in Austin, solidifying his reputation as a highly regarded coach.