Beasley, Hansbrough Top Bleacher Report All-American Team

A panel of more than 30 writers weighed in on the 2008 College Basketball Bleachers, our inaugural year-end awards.

All-American Team

Michael Beasley, Kansas State

Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina

Kevin Love, UCLA

Stephen Curry, Davidson

DJ Augustin, Texas 

Also receiving multiple nominations: Derrick Rose, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Luke Harangody, Brandon Rush, Richard Hendrix, OJ Mayo, Brook Lopez.

Freshman of the Year

Michael Beasley, Kansas State

He was the third leading scorer and top rebounder in the country in his first, and only, season in Manhattan.  Now Beasley heads to the NBA, where he is certain to be the #1 overall selection. 

Also receiving multiple nominations: Kevin Love, OJ Mayo

Standout Senior

Roy Hibbert, Georgetown 

A two time first-teamer in the Big East, Hibbert led the Hoyas to a regular season conference title, averaging 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocked shots per game.  He also shot better than 60% from the floor.

Also receiving multiple nominations: DJ White, Chris Lofton, Joey Dorsey, Shan Foster, Drew Lavender.

Coach of the Year

John Calipari, Memphis

In his 8th season at Memphis, Calipari is back in the Final Four for the first time since he took UMass to the final weekend in 1996.  He has sold college basketball concepts to NBA talent.  As a result, his Tigers (37-1) have only one blemish on the year and are just two wins away from a national championship.  

Also receiving multiple nominations: Bob McKillop, Bob Huggins, Keno Davis, Roy Williams, Ben Howland

Conference of the Year

Big East

Eight teams in the dance.  Three in the Sweet 16.  But for the fourth year in a row, the Seimens Trophy has eluded the Big East. 

Also receiving multiple nominations: Pac 10, Big 12, ACC

Cinderella Story

Davidson

A 10-seed.  A bona fide star who averaged 32 points in four tournament games.  A free trip to Detroit for 300 devoted student-fans.  Davidson is the new George Mason.

Also receiving multiple nominations: Villanova 

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