Darnell
Valentine

Darnell Valentine
A three-time Academic All-American in 1979, '80, and '81, Valentine was also named an All-American following his senior season in 1981. He is the only player to be named first-team all-conference four times. After his junior season Valentine was selected to the 12-man United States Olympic Basketball Team where he saw considerable action. Valentine still ranks first in free throws made with 541 and first in steals with 336. A Wichita, Kan., native Valentine ranks fifth on the school career scoring with 1,821 points. A four-time team most valuable player, Valentine ranks fifth on the career assists list with 609. He is one of three players in Kansas history to earn All-American honors both on the floor and academically. His jersey was officially retired January 1, 2005.

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Basketball (Men's) 1978
Basketball (Men's) 1979
Basketball (Men's) 1980
Basketball (Men's) 1981

All-American
1981 - Basketball (Men's)

Olympian
1980 - Basketball (Men's)

Academic All-American
1979 - Basketball (Men's)
1980 - Basketball (Men's)
1981 - Basketball (Men's)

Conference Champion
1978 - Basketball (Men's)

All-Conference
1978 - Basketball (Men's)
1979 - Basketball (Men's)
1980 - Basketball (Men's)
1981 - Basketball (Men's)

Captain
1981 - Basketball (Men's)

Academic All-Conference
1979 - Basketball (Men's)
1980 - Basketball (Men's)
1981 - Basketball (Men's)

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