Tyler Hansbrough leads AP preseason All-America team

Posted Nov 3, 2008
Tyler Hansbrough is the leading vote-getter on The AP preseason All-America team for the third straight season. For the first time, he is a unanimous selection. The 6-foot-9 senior is the reigning national player of the year. He was joined on the team Monday by UCLA guard Darren Collison, also a repeat from last year's preseason team. Completing the first team are Davidson guard Stephen Curry, Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody and Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin. (Baltimore Sun)

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