Darnell Valentine

Position G

Hometown Wichita, Kan.

High School Wichita Heights HS

bio

1981 All-American … 1979, 1980 and 1981 Academic All-American … Member of 1980 United States Olympic Team … All-Big Eight 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1981, the first-ever four-time selection … Owns KU records for steals in one season (92 in 1981) and career steals (336) … Ranks fifth in assists in Kansas history with 609 … Kansas MVP in 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1981 … Works for the NBA Players’ Association … Had his jersey retired at KU during the 2004-05 season.