Kevin Durant stands as a revered name among NBA superstars, cherished for his exceptional skills and versatility. Despite belonging to the veteran lot of players, Durant possesses the size and prowess to give the coming talents a real challenge. Beyond the realm of basketball, Durant, akin to a young and dynamic athlete, has successfully made waves in sports beyond the NBA, albeit not on the playing field. One such sport is volleyball. Just a few months ago, Durant elevated his off-court profile by becoming a prominent investor in League One Volleyball, helping the league raise $35 million.

Adding to his multifaceted sports portfolio, Durant recently extended matters a little closer to his heart, within Volleyball itself. In pursuit of delivering his congratulations to a team in this dynamic sport, Durant applauded none other than his university’s women’s volleyball team.

Kevin Durant congratulates the Texas Longhorns

In a triumphant display of back-to-back victories, the Texas Longhorns recently clinched their second consecutive national title. As they sparked a wave of jubilation throughout the university, Kevin Durant joined the cheers. The Texas alumni and NBA superstar took to Instagram to extend his heartfelt congratulations. Posting @texasvolleyball’s championship update on his story, Durant creatively dubbed the reshare, “Bike to bike.”

Durant’s gesture radiates something beyond simply maintaining old ties as the Longhorns delivered a sweep for their trophy game. Defeating the number one seed Nebraska (25-22, 25-14, 25-11), the Texas team won its fourth NCAA title.

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The Longhorns’ back-to-back titles are an unmatched feat by any other team in NCAA women’s volleyball history. What sets their triumph apart is the stylish manner in which they achieved it, eliminating both the number 2 and number 1 seeds consecutively.

Durant’s tenure with Texas

Kevin Durant has an impressive basketball resume, with 2 NBA championships, and earning the Finals MVP title on both occasions. Adding to his accolades, he’s a former NBA MVP and has led the league in scoring multiple times.

Following his standout high school performances, Durant was one of the most coveted prospects in the nation. Blessed with the freedom to choose, he opted to play for the University of Texas. However, despite his siding, he played for them only for 1 year, as he chose to enter the NBA draft the very next year.

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During his singular college season, Durant showcased glimpses of the remarkable scorer he is today. He boasted a harmonious balance of offense and defense with 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.9 block averages per game. Furthermore, he was welcomed soon into the culture as he started every game for the Longhorns.