";s:4:"text";s:39750:"He was suspended for a game and stripped of his captaincy as a result, but longer-lasting is his reputation as a dirty player that has followed him into his NBA career. R.J. Evans, Holy Cross: 13.4ppg-5.2rpg-1.6apg-1.7spg-0.2bpg-29.5mpg During her first year at UConn, the 6-foot-4 forward led the Huskies to a national championship and became the first freshman since 1987 to win Most Outstanding Player accolades. Wall was named a first time All-American and SEC Player of the Year before going on to be the No. During Villanova's 2016 national championship run, he scored at least 13 points in every game for a total of 95 points in six games. Comment: Morris is often outshined by Cole Aldrich, but he is a skilled post player who will benefit greatly from the return of Collins. Chris Wright, Dayton: 13.3ppg-6.6rpg-0.9apg-0.9spg-1.3bpg-26.1mpg Comment: Scheyer has made a name for himself as a lights out shooter. In his freshman season, Virginia went 22-10 six more. As a junior, he turned into a legend. 15. No one else on this list has two titles and a Wooden Award. Burke had the total package for a point guard. J.T. He now has two years of experience and will be one of the most electrifying players in the nation should he withdraw from the NBA draft. Comment: With the recent reshuffling of the Memphis team, it looks like Mack will be the leading returning scorer for the Tigers, and he should have a great season next year. Shawn Taggart, Memphis: 10.4ppg-7.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-1.4bpg-25.0mpg Comment: Higgins was pretty much the only bright spot for a dismal Colorado team, but he has continued to improve and should help the Buffaloes make a case for themselves next season. Daniel Emerson, Mercer: 13.8ppg-10.7rpg-2.3apg-0.4spg-0.2bpg-34.9mpg Look for him to gain more fame in the upcoming season. He is long armed, athletic, and has excellent timing, which are all attributes of a great shot blocker. The Bahamas native nearly became the eighth college basketball player since 1983 to join the elusive 50-40-90 club but fell just four made free throws short. He is projected as a lottery pick in the NBA draft, so it is unlikely that he will return to school, especially with the departure of Calipari. Comment: McCamey will be the main scorer for the Illini, and will look to have a breakout season next year. Derrick Walker leads the team in scoring with 14.7 points per game, but Sam Griesel is the only other player on the roster to be averaging over 10. Lets rank the NFL teams still standing in the divisional round. Comment: The Badgers are losing a lot of talent, and Hughes will most likely be the go to guy for Wisconsin. Jeff Allen, Virginia Tech: 13.7ppg-8.4rpg-1.3apg-1.8spg-1.3bpg-30.5mpg Haywards college career will mostly be remember for a shot he missed, the halfcourt heave that would have stunned Duke in the national title game were it not a tad long. Sabrina Ionescu is the all-time career triple-doubles leader in NCAA history, a feat she managed to achieve less than two years into her career with the Oregon Ducks. Comment: After drawing comparisons to the likes of Baron Davis, Holiday did not play up to par his freshmen season. 41. New coach Mark Fox has a history for developing big men (Fazekas, McGee, Babbitt), putting Thompkins in a great position. Jerome Jordan, Tulsa: 13.8ppg-8.6rpg-0.9apg-0.4spg-2.5bpg-27.0mpg Dayton men's basketball Comment: Delaney is a playmaker and scorer, who can hit big shots. These are the players that defined college basketball in the 2010s. Manny Harris, Michigan: 16.9ppg-6.8rpg-4.4apg-1.2spg-0.5bpg-32.9mpg Comment: Alabi was named to the ACC All-Defensive Team as a freshman, and will return with the experience and strength to be a top big man in the ACC. Nov 15, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) and forward Derrick Favors (15) react after . 7 seed heading into the tournament, UConn rode Napiers tough shot-making off the dribble all the way through the field, with his 22 points against Kentucky sealing the title. 580 games, 10,064 points, 859 assists, 3,455 rebounds, 330 steals, 1,020 blocks. Buckeyes fans will never forget his deep buzzer-beater to stun Michigan in the Big Ten tournament. Morris led all of college basketball in assist-to-turnover ratio from the moment he stepped on the court as a freshman at Iowa State then he did it again the next three years. Quincy Pondexter, Washington: 12.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.6apg-0.7spg-0.4bpg-28.1mpg Before he was plagued by back issues, Sullinger felt like the most dependable offensive big man in America. Terrico White, Ole Miss: 13.7ppg-3.4rpg-2.3apg-0.8spg-0.3bpg-30.0mpg Kyle Filipowski Comment: Defenders learned and experienced much more than they should have last year about why you dont leave Oglesby open on the perimeter. She also broke the women's single-season NCAA scoring record with 1,109 points during her senior season en route to being tabbed AP player of the year. 131. The 6-8, 235-pound forward from Chicago, Ill., averaged 19.1 points . Edwin Ubiles, Siena: 15.0ppg-4.9rpg-2.1apg-1.5spg-1.0bpg-33.5mpg NBA Top Moments: 2010s. 1. He has room to improve, but he showed signs of take over ability as a freshman. His massive two-way impact was illustrated in his sterling box score plus-minus rating, which surpassed even Anthony Davis to be the second highest of the last 10 years behind only Zion Williamson. As a senior, Green was Big Ten Player of the Year and a consensus All-American who owned the glass as a rebounder, passed like a guard, and led his team with 16 points per game while still being arguably the best defensive player in the country. Brunsons resume speaks for itself. Comment: Samuels will be the go to guy for the Cardinals next season, and I think he is fully capable of it. 14. Comment: The Australian center has long had potential, and he is growing into it more than ever now. Jon Scheyer, Duke: 14.9ppg-3.6rpg-2.8apg-1.6spg-0.2bpg-32.8mpg Johnathon Jones, Oakland: 13.3ppg-2.8rpg-8.1apg-1.4spg-0.2bpg-37.8mpg 105. Michael Shapiro. It was always destiny that Brad Stevens and Hayward would link up together once again in the NBA on the Boston Celtics. 1:00. In each of the four seasons Jimmer Fredette spent at Brigham Young, he improved his point totals by at least five points. They got beat by a pesky Seton Hall team in the Big East Tournament but that didn't faze them. Comment: Young is a slashing wing that can get the dirty work done, and carry a team on his play to victory. In his three years in Storrs, Connecticut, the point guard steadily progressed from an 8.9 point-per-game contributor to a 23.5 point-per-game powerhouse and, in his final season with UConn, led the Huskies to both a Big East crown and a national championship. Comment: Holland is a talented wing with a sweet shooting stroke and scoring ability. Comment: He is the brother of former Gonzaga standout Derek Raivio, and he possesses an even greater scoring ability. Comment: If I were to make a laundry list of the best clutch shooters in college basketball, Battle would be one of the first names to pop into my head. Tyler Smith, Tennessee: 17.4ppg-5.8rpg-3.4apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-32.6mpg Osiris Eldridge, Illinois State: 14.0ppg-6.2rpg-2.4apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-34.8mpg Walker hung 33 points on Cincinnati and 36 points on Kawhi Leonard and San Diego State to help put his team to the Final Four. Willie Warren, Oklahoma: 14.6ppg-2.2rpg-3.1apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-31.3mpg Solomon Alabi, Florida State: 8.4ppg-5.6rpg-0.3apg-0.5spg-2.1bpg-22.3mpg 148. Comment: If Eglseder is given more minutes next season, he has the chance to break onto the national scene. 16. 57. Comment: Robertson was 4th in the nation in three point shooting percentage and for the nations top three point shooting team nonetheless. He has the ability to put the ball on the floor, shoot the three, or go iso, and is athletic enough to play the 2, 3, or 4 positions. The Bears had been ranked for 365 consecutive polls before falling out Monday after losing twice last week. 141. I welcome and enjoy any comments and critiques. 11 recruit in the state of the Illinois when he entered Wisconsin as a three-star prospect. 142. Purdue's 7-foot-4 center is towering over the competition for Big Ten Player of the Year and has the No. 88. Top 150 January 16th [] Comment: Fredette will return as one of the top mid-major guards, containing great court vision and defensive ability. The gravity of his post-ups allowed his Blue Devils teammates to thrive. He had some discipline issues this past season, but if he can keep it together he will be in for a great season. 34. Jordan Eglseder, Northern Iowa: 10.2ppg-6.4rpg-0.6apg-0.1spg-1.3bpg-19.3mpg Sherron Collins, Kansas: 18.9ppg-2.9rpg-5.0apg-1.1spg-0bpg-35.1mpg 48. PPG: 21.9 | RPG: 13.2 | FG PCT: 63.1% . LaceDarius Dunn, Baylor: 15.3ppg-4.6rpg-0.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.7mpg Comment: He will go into next season as the reigning Big 10 POY and National Champ runner up. Christian McCaffrey. Initially the forgotten man in a Jayhawks recruiting class that also included McDonalds All-Americans Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins, and Wayne Selden, Mason would eventually grow into dynamic 511 point guard who could shoot from anywhere and played with a toughness that belied his size. He is nothing short of dominant, posting 16 double-doubles, including a 42 point, 14 rebound game against Cole Aldrich and Kansas. 112. 56. Greivis Vasquez, Maryland: 17.5ppg-5.4rpg-5.0apg-1.4spg-0.4bpg-34.6mpg 138. Biggie entered Purdue with sky-high expectations as the programs first Mr. Basketball from Indiana since Glenn Robinson. Joe Harden, UC Davis: 14.8ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0.3bpg-32.8mpg Comment: Wise is expected to return to school for next season, where he has the chance to have an even bigger season. Trevon Hughes, Wisconsin: 12.1ppg-3.2rpg-2.8apg-1.5spg-0bpg-32.3mpg 51. 106. That can only be a good thing for him. Comment: Allen really came out and showed he is not a liability and can play consistently in the post, and he will look to show even more next season. Mike Davis, Illinois: 11.3ppg-8.1rpg-2.0apg-0.7spg-0.6bpg-30.7mpg Two years later, Brunson led the Wilcats to another national title, this time as the best player in the country. Corey Fisher, Villanova: 10.8ppg-2.3rpg-2.8apg-1.2spg-0.1bpg-24.3mpg 139. Denis Clemente, Kansas State: 15.0ppg-2.4rpg-3.5apg-0.8spg-0bpg-29.8mpg Comment: Another fun guy to watch, George is a very athletic guard/forward who is continuing to refine his game at all levels. Theo Robertson, California: 13.1ppg-3.9rpg-2.5apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-33.5mpg Hopefully he will carry that over to next season. 63. Comment: Patterson has officially removed his name from NBA draft consideration, and he will enter next season as one of the best big men in the country under new head coach John Calipari. Cory Higgins, Colorado: 17.4ppg-5.4rpg-2.6apg-1.9spg-0.4bpg-37.0mpg 58. Comment: Was slowed by an injury near the end of the season, which could affect his draft status, which could ultimately decide his decision to stay or go. 2. He is a talented player and should have a great season at the mid-major level. He also has great court vision because of it, which leads to more baskets in transition. One of four players this decade to twice be named a consensus All-American, Sullinger was a monster inside scorer and forceful rebounder who averaged a double-double as a freshman and just missed it as a sophomore. Comment: Mitchell helped lead the Tigers resurgence, and is a versatile forward who can play down low or on the wing. Comment: Hazell is one of the best scorers in the nation, putting up six 30 point games this past season. But perhaps more famous than his on-court prowess were his widely publicized incidents of tripping and subsequent outbursts during his sophomore and junior seasons. Comment: The sharp shooting guard is expected to return, giving California one of the most dangerous backcourts in the nation. 94. The 2010s were quite a decade for the National Basketball Association (NBA). He didn't win many awards, but Lopez accumulated plenty of statistics during the 2010s. Talor Battle, Penn State: 16.7ppg-5.3rpg-5.0apg-1.2spg-0.1bpg-37.4mpg College FB Recruiting Show; YouTube; CBSSports HQ; Paramount+; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas (0) 2010 . He first earned minutes under Tom Cream as a defensive stopper as a sophomore. She'd go on to repeat that feat in each of the next three years, becoming the first player man or woman to win MOP in four consecutive seasons. Comment: Green has tons of athleticism and potential, which I think we will see much more of in the upcoming season. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina. Duke's star freshman who was famous for his high-flying dunks and ridiculous vertical leap despite a 6-foot-7, 285-pound frame proved that he was more than just a dunker through unprecedented efficiency and mastery on both ends of the floor. He had a somewhat disappointing season, and he will look to improve next season. There, he knocked off John Calpiaris Kentucky team and then Brad Stevens, Gordon Hayward and Butler to bring a national championship to Storrs. The 7-footer appeared in three Sweet Sixteens, two Final Fours, and a title game during his time with the Badgers. Dwayne Collins, Miami: 10.6ppg-7.3rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.4bpg-24.9mpg Comment: Crocker has been known as more of a role player for the Sooners, but in the upcoming season he will have the chance to step in to a lead role. Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech: 10.6ppg-3.9rpg-5.0apg-2.1spg-0.2bpg-31.6mpg A three-time consensus first-team All-American, McDermott led the Bluejays to three NCAA tournament appearances and two conference tournament championships between 2011 and 2014. By the end of her senior year, Griner had won a national championship and finished her other college seasons with Sweet 16, Elite Eight, and Final Four appearances. Daye can score and beat his man to the rim, but because of his skinniness he often gets pushed around down low. He is am aggressive rebounder and inside scorer, and has recently developed an outside game, showing he is more than capable of hitting the three when needed. He was, in all regards, the greatest college running back of his generation. Artsiom Parakhouski, Radford: 16.2ppg-11.2rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-31.3mpg He is also a good defender and passer, but he still has room to improve. It is still unknown if he will stay in the draft or not. Comment: Eldridge entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. A two-time Missouri Valley Player of the Year, VanVleet was the hard-nosed point guard who led Wichita State during its golden age under Gregg Marshall. Comment: Wright led the way to the national spotlight for Dayton, and he contains great athleticism and versatility. Mike Rosario, Rutgers: 16.2ppg-3.5rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.2bpg-32.5mpg By his senior season, Napier averaged a cool 18.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, good enough to lead UConn to its second national championship in four years and earn him AAC Player of the Year accolades. Welcome to SI's college basketball All-Decade package, wrapping the best of the best from the 2010s. 68. Isaiah Thomas, Washington: 15.5ppg-3.0rpg-2.6apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-28.4mpg 91. 147. Comment: Jenkins is a good sized wing that can score in bunches at a time. 119. 73. He is an excellent three point and free throw shooter, and can create his own shot when needed. Comment: Thompkins had a good freshman year, but he should continue to improve. Gordon Hayward, Butler: 13.1ppg-6.5rpg-2.0apg-1.5spg-0.9bpg-32.7mpg Seven different men's programs won a national. 37. ABCNews. After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hields star exploded as a senior. Comment: Harris is one of the more athletic guards in the country, as he is an excellent defender on the perimeter and insider. Omar Samhan, Saint Marys: 14.1ppg-9.4rpg-1.6apg-0.4spg-2.0bpg-29.6mpg A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. Heres a brief list of Brogdons accomplishments at Virginia: he was a two-time consensus All-American, the ACC Player of the Year, the NABC Defensive Player of the Year, and still earned his masters degree in public policy during his four years in school. His main critique is that he is not athletic enough to guard the quickest and fastest point guards, which is a problem in the NBA. Comment: Teague is the best SSS player in the nation (shooter, slasher, scorer). 103. Comment: Dyson was injured for a good part of last season, but he will now be the Huskies main scorer, which he is fully capable of. 38. Walker didnt win that title single-handedly, but it sure felt like he did. He scored 44 points, tying a K-State record, against Texas, including 12 of 12 from the free throw line and 6 of 6 from beyond the arc. I know many of you will be upset when you might not see your player ranked as high as you liked, or not ranked at all. He started to pick up his play toward the end of the season, in large part because of his shooting ability. 125. Comment: Wesley is a little raw, but he will be the go to guy in the post with the departure of Gary Wilkinson. Comment: Guards in John Caliparis system almost always flourish, and that is exactly what Tyreke Evans did. Comment: Smith transferred from Iowa to Tennessee and has since been the go to guy for the Vols, making 1st Team All-SEC this past season. Best College Basketball Teams Of The 2010s 2015-16 Villanova The Villanova Wildcats won their first of two National Championships in 2016. The Villanova Wildcats won their first of two National Championships in 2016. PAllen Stinnett, Creighton: 12.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-26.3mpg Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Comment: Coleman is one of the best rebounding guards in the nation, and is a prolific scorer as well, although he is a poor shooter. Paul George, Fresno State: 14.3ppg-6.2rpg-1.9apg-1.7spg-1.0bpg-34.6mpg Williamson wrapped up his collegiate career with an impressive 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game and 68% shooting from the field, good enough to sweep postseason honors and become the first freshman to win the Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award since Anthony Davis earned both honors in 2012. He led Kentucky to its first national championship in more than a decade, pulling down a whopping 16 rebounds in the title game against Kansas. Greg Monroe, Georgetown: 12.7ppg-6.5rpg-2.5apg-1.8spg-1.5bpg-30.9mpg He is already one of the better shot blockers in the nation. He posted five consecutive 1,000-point seasons during the decade before sharply falling off. The Spartans first round loss to Middle Tennessee during Valentines senior season felt like the biggest upset in tournament history until that whole UMBC thing happened a couple years later. Comment: Jordan broke on to the scene this past season as a shot blocking and rebounding machine. Lazar Hayward, Marquette: 16.3ppg-8.6rpg-1.1apg-1.0spg-0.3bpg-31.7mpg He then poured in 16 points in 21 minutes during the national championship game, helping Duke to its fifth title in the Krzyzewski era. Delvon Roe, Michigan State: 5.6ppg-5.2rpg-0.9apg-0.4spg-0.8bpg-17.9mpg Ten Best College Basketball Games of the 2010s. His stock in the NBA draft has risen steadily because of his upside and ability, but if he returned to GT he would play with top recruit Derrick Favors. He exited after two years with a Big Ten Player of the Year award and an All-American nod to his name. Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. Marcus Morris, Kansas: 7.4ppg-4.7rpg-1.1apg-1.0spg-0.3bpg-18.5mpg 130. Henderson is a playmaker, with the ability to drive and draw defenders and hit key shots. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The 2010s decade comes to a close on Tuesday, ending a memorable 10-year span in college basketball. Comment: Johnson played more of a role player part with the Flyers this past season, but he will make a bigger impact in his senior year next season. McCaffrey could very well have been the greatest dual-threat back to ever grace a college football game. Jamarco Warren, Charleston Southern: 17.8ppg-2.8rpg-2.8apg-.9spg-.1bpg-33.1mpg Comment:. Expect Clarke to be productive from day one in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. All Doug McDermott did during his four years at Creighton was rewrite college basketballs record books while drawing comparisons to Larry Bird. It is hard to find a groove in Tubbys offense, but Sampson has had a year of experience and should be an impact player next season. Comment: Chism goes underrated sometimes, but he has begun to make a name for himself. The Razorbacks slumped after that, and it will partially be up to Fortson to help Arkansas rebound. Keeping Ohio State quiet won't be the easiest . Stanley Robinson, UConn: 8.5ppg-5.9rpg-1.2apg-0.6spg-1.1bpg-24.9mpg Dior Lowhorn, San Francisco: 20.1ppg-6.9rpg-0.8apg-0.5spg-0.6bpg-32.3mpg He led John Caliparis first stacked freshman superteam at Kentucky alongside DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe, taking the Wildcats to the Elite Eight before falling to West Virginia. Testudo Times Podcast: Where does Maryland mens basketball stand? Whats incredible is that Davis was only No. Austin Kenon, VMI: 16.3ppg-3.3rpg-2.4apg-1.4spg-0bpg-31.8mpg He will continue to become more known nationally along with the Bulls. Walker was a talented but enigmatic scorer during his first two seasons at UConn. Comment: Slaughter is a solid all around player, and containing good scoring ability, posting 10 games of 20 points or more. Here are my rankings for the Top 150 College Basketball Players for the 2009-2010 season. Comment: The cousin of NFL running back Brian Westbrook has great talent, but playing in Tubby Smiths system led him to go unnoticed for the most part. I hope you enjoy these rankings as much as I have creating them! Comment: Pondexter elevated his play in the tourney, and with the departures of Jon Brockman and Justin Dentmon he must become the senior leader for UW. He is also a great competitor, whos play should continue to improve with a better team surrounding him. Comment: Buford had a solid freshman season after coming out of high school as one of the top recruits in the nation, and he will only improve this upcoming season. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. While his teammate Georges Niang (who was also considered for this list) put up bigger raw numbers, theres a case to be made with superior box score plus-minus and win share numbers that Morris had a greater impact on the Cyclones. I expect him to return to Kentucky after declaring for the draft without hiring an agent. Odds & lines subject to change. Comment: After a Final Four run, Reynolds has proved many doubters wrong that said he is not capable of leading a team to the top. Matt Howard, Butler: 14.8ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-27.8mpg Christopher is the best scorer and slasher of the bunch. By his senior year, Mason averaged 20.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game while shooting 49% from the field and 47.1% from beyond the arc. Devin Ebanks, West Virginia: 10.5ppg-7.8rpg-2.7apg-0.8spg-0.7bpg-30.2mpg Mike Krzyzewski has run away as the all-time leader in wins and has arguably overtaken John Calipari in the one-and-done game. Barkley spent three years of college running away from defenders for 3,843 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns. Comment: Samhan will be the main post player for the Gaels next season, and if Patty Mills leaves he will have to step up his play and leadership even more. He is quick and a physical defender for his size as well. Jeff Teague, Wake Forest: 18.8ppg-3.3rpg-3.5apg-1.9spg-0.6bpg-32.0mpg Like many other players on this list, he won both the Naismith Player of the Year and John R. Wooden awards in his senior season. He averaged 28.3 points in . Just know you want him on your team. He thrives in St. Marys up-tempo offense, pushing the ball up the court and being relentless on defense. Raymar Morgan, Michigan State: 10.2ppg-5.3rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-22.5mpg Comment: It seems like every year a new guard breaks out in Dana Altmans system, and I expect Stinnett to take over for Booker Woodfox next season. Players who have hired an agent for the draft or are graduating or leaving will not be included. . Comment: Calathes has great size at 66 for the point guard position. The league saw seven different players win the regular season Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, nine different teams make it to the NBA Finals, and seven different teams win the championship. 65. DaSean Butler, West Virginia: 17.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.7apg-1.3spg-0.3bpg-33.1mpg Keep in mind while 150 seems like a lot of room, it isnt and there are tons of talented players in the country. Long before he was the glue of the NBAs newest dynasty, Green was a four-year marvel at Michigan State whose game refused to be put in a box. Nic Wise, Arizona: 15.7ppg-2.5rpg-4.6apg-1.5spg-0.1bpg-36.4mpg Wordsmiths have penned longform articles . Brook Lopez (2010-present) 2012-13 All-Star. 76. Comment: Clemente is a little inconsistent at times, but when he gets hot he as good a playmaker as any. Taj Gibson, USC: 14.3ppg-9.0rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-2.9bpg-33.7mpg Terrell Stoglin, G, (2010-2012) Career Average: 16.4 points, 2.6 assists, 0.7 steals. Craig Brackins, Iowa State: 20.2ppg-9.5rpg-1.3apg-0.5spg-0.9bpg-32.5mpg 7 on his own team in usage rate. 30. Andy Brown Analyst II December 29, 2010 Comments. Devan Downey, South Carolina: 19.8ppg-2.8rpg-4.5apg-2.9spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg Comment: The reigning ACC freshman of the year will have an even bigger impact this season under new coach Tony Bennett, and will gain more exposure along with the Cavaliers. Luke Babbitt, Nevada: 16.9ppg-7.4rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.7bpg-32.6mpg Comment: Tiller is known as a defensive player, but he showed in the NCAA tournament that he has an offensive game as well. Villanova averaged 32 wins per season during Harts four years in school. Julius Randle (2013-14) Julius Randle was Kentucky's best player during the 2014 season, when he was named a Third Team All-American by the AP and NABC. 108. Click the College for players drafted from that college. He will be the leading returning scorer for the Hurricanes next season. Calipari made it his mission to turn Towns into a post scorer, essentially forbidding him to take the three-pointers that hed make a critical part of his offensive arsenal in the NBA. After a productive freshman season as a day-one starter, Burke blossomed into the best player in America as a sophomore, leading the Wolverines to the national title game and sweeping the player of the year awards. Al-Farouq Aminu, Wake Forest: 12.9ppg-8.2rpg-1.5apg-1.0spg-1.2bpg-29.0mpg New stars like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo started taking over the game as the sport evolved. 18. Anthony Davis was the best player in the country by a mile during his one season at Kentucky, yet it always felt like he was capable of so much more. 80. Few nicknames in the modern age have ever felt as fitting as Russdiculous did for Russ Smith. Green was a role player on Final Four teams as a freshman and sophomore before eventually growing into one of the best players in the country. Rivera, Binghamton: 20.0ppg-6.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.4bpg-35.4mpg Brunson spent three seasons at Villanova becoming the most accomplished college player of the decade. Zion Williamson had one of the most impressive and most dominant single seasons in all of college basketball history, nonetheless the decade. Demontez Stitt, Clemson: 8.7ppg-2.4rpg-3.8apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-25.9mpg Comment: Moore is the best pure scorer out of the super soph trio from Purdue. Keep in mind these rankings are based off of the 2008-2009 season. 8. Howard Thompkins, Georgia: 12.6ppg-7.4rpg-0.8apg-1.0spg-1.1bpg-26.0mpg In his senior season, Kaminsky registered 18.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game en route to winning Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award honors. Jonathan Tavernari, BYU: 15.7ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-31.6mpg He is an excellent rebounder and shot blocker, and can score down low consistently. Comment: The preseason Big 10 POY was slowed by injuries last season, and that caused him to hit a few slumps. 106. Comment: The reigning Pac-10 freshman of the year will look to take advantage of what looks like will be an off year for the conference. Team Success: Five NCAA wins. Comment: Quayles play was often over shadowed by the WAC POY Gary Wilkinson, but he will take over the reigns as the teams leading scorer next season. Comment: Shumpert had to take over point for the dismal Yellow Jackets, but he showed great poise and confidence for a freshman. The Wildcats were so stacked with talent that season Calipari resorted to a platoon system to get everyone on the floor, but there was never any doubt Towns was the groups biggest star. 110. Doneal Mack, Memphis: 8.7ppg-2.1rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-25.1mpg 79. 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