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2012-2013 NBCSports.com All-American Team

Michigan's guard Trey Burke drives around Indiana's Victor Oladipo during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor

Michigan’s guard Trey Burke (R) drives around Indiana’s Victor Oladipo during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Michigan March 10, 2013. REUTERS/ Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

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FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICA

Trey Burke

Trey Burke, So. (Michigan) 19.1 ppg, 6.9 apg: Burke has been the engine that drives the nation’s second-most efficient offense, and he’s done so while playing on a team of spot-up shooters and big men without a post game. He was named the NBCSports.com National Player of the Year for good reason. Here’s the most impressive part about his season: Burke has been forced to shoulder an incredibly large load on the offensive end, and he’s been able to do so while being as efficient as anyone. He’s the most efficient player in the country while using more than 28% of Michigan’s possessions.

Kentucky v Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, IN - DECEMBER 10: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers shoots the ball while defended by Darius Miller #1 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the Indiana 73-72 victory at Assembly Hall on December 10, 2011 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Victor Oladipo, Jr. (Indiana) 13.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.3 spg: Oladipo is the nation’s best role player. One of the best on-ball defenders in the country, Oladipo turned himself into a Player of the Year candidate through sheer hustle; he seemed to be at the center of every big play of Indiana’s season, and he played his best basketball in the biggest moments. That’s what the most impressive part about Oladipo’s season has been. He doesn’t get many plays called for him, but that didn’t keep him from making as many big plays as anyone this season. Oh, and he did this.

Otto Porter game winner

Otto Porter, So. (Georgetown) 16.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 2.0 spg, 2.7 apg: Porter went from a promising talent to a dominating presence during Big East play. He averaged 18.1 points in league play to lead the Hoyas to a share of the league title. His 33 points at Syracuse and his game-winning layup at UConn were the defining moments of the Georgetown season. But to truly understand what Porter provides Georgetown, you need to look at the win over Syracuse at home. He finished with seven assists and no turnovers, single-handedly dissecting Syracuse’s 2-3 zone with his passing. Oh, and just for good measure, he’s also one of the most versatile defenders in the country.

Doug McDermott

Doug McDermott, Jr. (Creighton) 23.4 ppg, 7.6 rpg: Creighton went through a rough stretch in February, but they eventually won both the regular season and tournament titles in the Missouri Valley. And Dougie McBuckets was the biggest reason why, turning into one of the most entertaining players in the country to watch. It’s obvious he’s a coach’s son, as he ability to move without the ball and perimeter stroke made him a nightmare to guard. He could post up smaller players, but power forwards can’t chase him around screens or match up with him on the perimeter.

Nate Austin, Kelly Olynyk

Bringham Youngs’s Nate Austin (33) defends Gonzaga’s Kelly Olynyk (13), in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. Olynyk led the Gonzaga with 26 points. Gonzaga beat Bringham Young 83-63. (AP Photo/Jed Conklin)

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Kelly Olynyk, Jr. (Gonzaga) 17.3 ppg, 7.0 rpg: Olynyk went from a seldom-used sophomore to the best player on the No. 1 team in the country as a redshirt junior. He’s brutally efficient, teaming with Elias Harris to make Gonzaga’s front line completely overshadowed their nasty back court of Kevin Pangos and Gary Bell. Perhaps what sets Olynyk apart the most this season is the way he redefined himself as a player, embracing the fact he’s a seven-footer instead of trying to limit himself into being a three-point shooter.

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SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICA

Shane Larkin, So. (Miami) Russ Smith, Jr. (Louisville) Marcus Smart, Fr. (Oklahoma State) Mason Plumlee, Sr. (Duke) Cody Zeller, So. (Indiana)

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THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICA

Matthew Dellavedova, Sr. (Saint Mary’s) Erick Green, Sr. (Virginia Tech) Ben McLemore, Fr. (Kansas) Deshaun Thomas, Jr. (Ohio State) Jeff Withey, Sr. (Kansas)