Welcome back to the live feed, folks! We’ve got some HUGE news coming out of Austin about the Texas Longhorns and their star freshman, Tre Johnson. This young man is absolutely lighting up the SEC!
That’s right, folks. Tre Johnson has just earned his fourth SEC Freshman of the Week honor this season! Let me repeat that… FOURTH! He’s coming off a monster week, averaging 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in two tough games against Alabama and Kentucky.
Look at these numbers! This 6-foot-6 freshman is a scoring machine! He leads the Longhorns in minutes, field goals made, field goals attempted, and free throw percentage. His 19.8 points per game not only leads the SEC, but it puts him ahead of National Player of the Year candidates like Johni Broome from Auburn and Mark Sears from Alabama. That’s right, folks! He’s outscoring them!
He’s already racked up 475 points in just 24 games. If he keeps this pace up, he’ll head into the SEC Tournament with a whopping 574 points! The question everyone’s asking is: How does this incredible freshman season stack up against other Texas legends?
Well, let’s be real, there’s one name at the top of the list that’s untouchable: Kevin Durant. His 2006-07 season was legendary. National Player of the Year, consensus All-American… the guy was unstoppable. 903 points in one season! 47% shooting, including 40% from three! Johnson won’t catch Durant’s point total, but he’s making a serious run at the other top freshman seasons.
He’s already broken Durant’s record for most points in a freshman debut! And with five games left, he could climb into third place for most points in a freshman season.
But it’s not just about points. Johnson is a lock for All-SEC honors and Freshman of the Year. Player of the Year might be a stretch with Broome’s performance, but an All-American selection? That’s definitely within reach. Experts are already ranking him among the top players in the country.
The key now is how he performs down the stretch. Durant led Texas to some big wins late in the season. And remember, several other Texas freshmen who went pro early didn’t even make the NCAA tournament. If Johnson can lead the Longhorns to March Madness, he’ll solidify his place among the all-time greats. But if they fall short, he’ll join a group of talented players who missed out on that postseason experience. The next few weeks are crucial! Back to you in the studio!
