New stars like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo started taking over the game as the sport evolved. 86. Comment: Harris is an electrifying scorer, but sometimes his game can be one-dimensional, which is an area he needs to work on. 4. Now we turn to college hoops, the most parity-driven of any of the aforementioned sports this decade. All Doug McDermott did during his four years at Creighton was rewrite college basketballs record books while drawing comparisons to Larry Bird. Comment: The reigning Horizon League POY will return along with the entire Butler team, and will look to be more competitive than ever. There is no fiercer competitor than him in the nation. Comment: He is the son of legend Ralph Sampson, and has great upside and size. I hope you enjoy these rankings as much as I have creating them! A consensus first team All-American, Parker left Duke after a 2013-14 season in which he helped lead the team to a 26-9 record. 143. Comment: Sallie is arguably the best three point shooter in the nation, but his problem was he did not get enough exposure. Kenneth Faried, Morehead State: 13.9ppg-13.0rpg-1.4apg-1.9spg-1.9bpg-30.1mpg RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Tuesday's 4-game slate. 72. The 6-foot-2 guard was a walking bucket with an incredibly impressive range and ability to hit virtually any shot off the dribble. 45. 16 of 16 No. 129. DaSean Butler, West Virginia: 17.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.7apg-1.3spg-0.3bpg-33.1mpg Jarvis Varnado, Miss State: 12.9ppg-8.8rpg-0.8apg-0.6spg-4.7bpg-28.1mpg Eamonn Brennan 28 Comment: In my opinion Downey is the most electrifying player in the nation. He has a 24.2 Player Efficiency Rating that is third-best among all SEC freshmen, . 148. That can only be a good thing for him. 33. Comment: Davis really matured during the season, and became a good rebounder and inside scorer. Years of mixtape hype made Williamson a household name well before he ever put on a Duke uniform, but it also failed to prepare the world for just how good at basketball he would be. Comment: Meeks is one of the best scorers and shooters in the nation, as we saw against Tennessee with his 54 point game, but his big problem is defense. Comment: Eldridge entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. Comment: Morris is often outshined by Cole Aldrich, but he is a skilled post player who will benefit greatly from the return of Collins. 34. Comment: Morgan slumped his junior season, as he was injured and never really got back on track. Luke Harangody, Notre Dame: 23.3ppg-11.8rpg-2.1apg-0.9spg-0.9bpg-34.2mpg Comment: Despite some injury problems last season he was the only freshman starter in the Final Four. He was named the SEC freshman of the year. Comment: Davis entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. 580 games, 10,064 points, 859 assists, 3,455 rebounds, 330 steals, 1,020 blocks. 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. Oscar Tshiebwe carries Kentucky past Georgia: 3 things to know and postgame cheers, Florida State takes down Notre Dame behind dominant first half, Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Boston College Mens Basketball Loss to UNC. ABCNews. He is not that great of a passer, which can lead to a one-dimensional game sometimes. Bryan Davis, Texas A&M: 10.8ppg-6.5rpg-1.0apg-0.7spg-1.4bpg-26.7mpg He skipped this years draft because he was not satisfied with this past season, and a player like him that returns with a vengeance is one to watch out for. Patrick Mills, Saint Marys: 18.4ppg-2.4rpg-3.9apg-2.2spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg Jeff Teague, Wake Forest: 18.8ppg-3.3rpg-3.5apg-1.9spg-0.6bpg-32.0mpg Theo Robertson, California: 13.1ppg-3.9rpg-2.5apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-33.5mpg After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hields star exploded as a senior. He will play a bigger role with Tyrese Rice graduating. 115. 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. 81. I think he will stay in the draft, rather than risk his stock falling even farther. 32. 122. Standing 6'6 and possessing point guard skills, Evans is a nightmare match-up every game he plays but has struggled in his 2nd season due to injuries and inconsistency. Dayton men's basketball 66. A.J. 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. 83. Willie Warren, Oklahoma: 14.6ppg-2.2rpg-3.1apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-31.3mpg In addition to his two rings, Napier was also a consensus All-American, the AAC Player of the Year, and the Most Outstanding Player of the 2014 NCAA tournament. Comment: Pittman has shed over 70 pounds since coming to Austin, but he is still not conditioned enough to play even half the game. He didn't win many awards, but Lopez accumulated plenty of statistics during the 2010s. Brunsons resume speaks for itself. Comment: Delaney is a playmaker and scorer, who can hit big shots. He is also capable of defending his men in the low post. 25. Trevon Hughes, Wisconsin: 12.1ppg-3.2rpg-2.8apg-1.5spg-0bpg-32.3mpg As a junior, he turned into a legend. Talor Battle, Penn State: 16.7ppg-5.3rpg-5.0apg-1.2spg-0.1bpg-37.4mpg 113. Shelvin Mack, Butler: 11.9ppg-4.4rpg-3.5apg-1.1spg-0bpg-30.7mpg He put together the best box score plus-minus for a guard and fifth-best overall since 2010-11. The cutting-edge offense being run by the Marquette men's basketball team has earned rave reviews from the entire spectrum of hoops hipsters. Mike Rosario, Rutgers: 16.2ppg-3.5rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.2bpg-32.5mpg Henderson is a playmaker, with the ability to drive and draw defenders and hit key shots. Though his stats may not compare to some of the one-and-done players on this list, Shabazz Napier had one of the most well-rounded four-year collegiate careers of any player this decade. 88. Jerome Dyson, UConn: 13.2ppg-4.1rpg-3.2apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-29.3mpg Buckeyes fans will never forget his deep buzzer-beater to stun Michigan in the Big Ten tournament. Comment: After Tyus let it be known that he would transfer from Florida, he decided to stay in Gainesville, which is big news for the Gators. 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: The freshman Williams took over for senior Greg Paulus at point guard for the Blue Devils, and played well to keep that spot. 99. 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. NBA mock draft 2023: Updated projection with Victor Wembanyama to surprise team in lottery sim. 37. Comment: Scheyer has made a name for himself as a lights out shooter. Comment: If Eglseder is given more minutes next season, he has the chance to break onto the national scene. He will be the leading returning scorer for the Hurricanes next season. Read Matt Ellentuck on the four best seasons in women's college basketball in the 2010s. Westbrook is still one of the more explosive players in the country. Marqus Blakely, Vermont: 16.1ppg-9.0rpg-2.5apg-2.0spg-2.7bpg-32.7 The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Comment: Jones can shoot, score, and has an underrated basketball IQ. There was a time when Buddy Hield put on the best show in college basketball. He uses his size well to help him succeed on defense. 10. 14. 102. Comment: Davis played limited minutes off the bench for UNCs championship team, but he provided excellent defensive support. Greivis Vasquez, Maryland: 17.5ppg-5.4rpg-5.0apg-1.4spg-0.4bpg-34.6mpg I have based my rankings on their performance on this past season, but also on their upside and potential and how I think they will perform in the upcoming year. Marcus Morris, Kansas: 7.4ppg-4.7rpg-1.1apg-1.0spg-0.3bpg-18.5mpg New coach Mark Fox has a history for developing big men (Fazekas, McGee, Babbitt), putting Thompkins in a great position. Comment: Franklin is one of the more under the radar mid-major forwards, but with Siena gaining more national attention he will get more limelight as well. Howard Thompkins, Georgia: 12.6ppg-7.4rpg-0.8apg-1.0spg-1.1bpg-26.0mpg 106. Top 10 2010s NBA Basketball Players. 77. Comment: Vasquez is one of the better all around point guards, many times out hustling his opponent on loose ball plays, and finishing around the rim. Al-Farouq Aminu, Wake Forest: 12.9ppg-8.2rpg-1.5apg-1.0spg-1.2bpg-29.0mpg Terrell Stoglin, G, (2010-2012) Career Average: 16.4 points, 2.6 assists, 0.7 steals. He has above average court vision, pushing the ball in transition and hitting the open man at the right time. Randy Culpepper, UTEP: 17.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-30.2mpg Comment: McCamey will be the main scorer for the Illini, and will look to have a breakout season next year. McCaffrey could very well have been the greatest dual-threat back to ever grace a college football game. Baylor's 19-year run in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll is over. He started to pick up his play toward the end of the season, in large part because of his shooting ability. A truly elite athlete, Clarkes pogo stick hops made him an intimidating shot blocker and mesmerizing alley-oop threat. Terrence Oglesby, Clemson: 13.2ppg-1.7rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0bpg-25.8mpg 48. Josh Young, Drake: 15.4ppg-3.8rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0bpg-33.5mpg Comment: Harden always provides a tough task for defenders, as his size at 68 for the shooting guard position often leads to mismatches. Ogilvy, Vanderbilt: 15.4ppg-7.1rpg-1.3apg-0.9spg-1.7bpg-27.6mpg Four years, four national championships. It was a prelude to an even more memorable tear in the Big Dance. Top 150 January 16th [] Gordon Hayward, Butler: 13.1ppg-6.5rpg-2.0apg-1.5spg-0.9bpg-32.7mpg Comment: Parakhouski has made a name for himself playing for the Big South champs Radford, and he often dominates his opponents, scoring 39 points and grabbing 19 rebounds against Seth Curry and Liberty this season. Her output only increased from there, peaking at a whopping 31.6 points per game during her senior year. He exited after two years with a Big Ten Player of the Year award and an All-American nod to his name. He is a tenacious defender as well, and arguably the best all around point guard. By his senior year, Fredette averaged a whopping 28.9 points per game more than any other player in Division I and led the Cougars to their first Sweet Sixteen appearance in 30 years en route to earning Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award honors. He is inconsistent at times, but when he gets going he is one of the more dangerous play makers in the nation. 106. Click the College for players drafted from that college. Players who have hired an agent for the draft or are graduating or leaving will not be included. James Anderson, Oklahoma State: 18.2ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.7bpg-33.5mpg The best NBA players of the 2010s feature an array of legends continuing to write their legacies along with new stars breaking out on the scene. He became the first freshman to win the Naismith Player of the Year and John R. Wooden awards since Kevin Durant won both in 2007. Scottie Reynolds, Villanova: 15.2ppg-2.9rpg-3.4apg-1.6spg-0.1bpg-32.2mpg Artsiom Parakhouski, Radford: 16.2ppg-11.2rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-31.3mpg 134. Deonta Vaughn, Cincinnati: 15.3ppg-4.0rpg-4.7apg-1.3spg-0bpg-35.8mpg As an All-American,. 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. Comment: Sanders will return as the reigning Colonial Conference defensive player of the year, and will also get more opportunities offensively with the departure of star guard Eric Maynor. Keeping Ohio State quiet won't be the easiest . 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. The 30 best mens college basketball players of the decade, ranked, All 8 remaining NFL playoffs teams, ranked by likelihood of winning it all. Comment: Oliver only played about half the season because he transferred from Washington, but he is a good scorer and shooter and should thrive at the mid-major level. 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. No one summed up the two-way intensity of the Pitino years in Louisville better than Smith. The Shockers fell victim to a tough draw against Julius Randle and Kentucky in the round of 32, but FVV would take them back to the Sweet 16 the next year and win another tournament game as a senior. 124. He can score, rebound, and pass well, making him one of the best all around mid-major players. 119. Manny Harris, Michigan: 16.9ppg-6.8rpg-4.4apg-1.2spg-0.5bpg-32.9mpg 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. Walker didnt win that title single-handedly, but it sure felt like he did. 131. Kalin Lucas, Michigan State: 14.7ppg-2.1rpg-4.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-31.9mpg Comment: Clemente is a little inconsistent at times, but when he gets hot he as good a playmaker as any. 1:00. Comment: Why Elonu bothered to enter the NBA draft I do not know, but he is raw player who should make strides in the offseason to become a more complete player. Just know you want him on your team. Comment: Robertson was 4th in the nation in three point shooting percentage and for the nations top three point shooting team nonetheless. 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. Comment: Collins is the best combination of strength, quickness, and ball-handling ability in the nation. Virginia has already retired his number. 112. Mike Davis, Illinois: 11.3ppg-8.1rpg-2.0apg-0.7spg-0.6bpg-30.7mpg Doneal Mack, Memphis: 8.7ppg-2.1rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-25.1mpg He is quick and a physical defender for his size as well. Clarkes transfer from San Jose State to Gonzaga felt like an afterthought nationally until the entire basketball world realized how breathtaking his talent was. He is a good scorer and defender in the low post, making him one of the best undersized forwards in the country. That's the legacy of Breanna Stewart, arguably the most decorated and accomplished college basketball player to ever step on the court. Kaminsky was only considered the No. Comment: Singler is one of the best all around forwards in the nation, possessing the ability to score down low, drive to the basket, or hit the three. Caleb Swanigan, PF, Purdue "Biggie" entered Purdue with sky-high expectations as the program's. 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. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The 2010s decade comes to a close on Tuesday, ending a memorable 10-year span in college basketball. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. He still has great potential, and I expect him to rebound his senior season. 4. It was the most . Click the Team for players drafted by that franchise. 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. Rakim Sanders, Boston College: 12.9ppg-4.4rpg-1.5apg-1.6spg-0.8bpg-27.6mpg 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. Walker went on a run for the ages at the 2011 Big East tournament, hitting an iconic buzzer-beater against Pitt in the quarterfinals and powering the Huskies to the conference tournament title by averaging 26 points per night over the five-game run. He is also a great defender and shooter. Comment: Florence goes relatively unknown because he plays for Mercer, but the Bears will be an upset type team next season, and I wouldnt be surprised to hear his name more. 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. Sylven Landesberg, Virginia: 16.6ppg-6.0rpg-2.8apg-1.0spg-0.1bpg-34.2mpg Ubiles will have a bigger impact this season, and will help make a name for Siena as one of the top mid-major teams early on. 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. 40. 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. 135. I welcome and enjoy any comments and critiques. Comment: Moore is the best pure scorer out of the super soph trio from Purdue. Comment: The Keydets lead the NCAA as a team in points scored per game, and Kenon will be the leading returning scorer. He would go on to have perhaps the most impressive career of any player in the programs esteemed history. 17. Comment: It is unsure if Brown will remain at Xavier for his senior year or enter the NBA draft, but if he returns Xavier will be arguably the best mid-major team. Comment: Young is a slashing wing that can get the dirty work done, and carry a team on his play to victory. Recorded the first triple-double for the Jayhawks in tournament history and he will enter next season as one of the premier big men in the nation. 1 - Kentucky Wildcats Ryan McKee/ NCAA Photos via Getty. 103. Chris Wright, Georgetown: 12.5ppg-3.0rpg-3.8apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg Johnathon Jones, Oakland: 13.3ppg-2.8rpg-8.1apg-1.4spg-0.2bpg-37.8mpg 26. DeShawn Sims, Michigan: 15.4ppg-6.8rpg-0.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-30.7mpg Nick Calathes, Florida: 17.2ppg-5.3rpg-6.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg He is an efficient point guard and has the ability to dish and drive or pull up for the jump shot. Comment: La Salle returns all key players, and Green will be leading the way. Keep in mind while 150 seems like a lot of room, it isnt and there are tons of talented players in the country. 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 also does a good job at setting the tempo in an up-tempo or half court offense. He spent his first year in Storrs, Connecticut, lining up behind UConn legend and future NBA star Kemba Walker during their 2011 national championship run before taking over ball-handling responsibilities for the Huskies. Tiller, Missouri: 8.4ppg-3.4rpg-3.6apg-1.8spg-0.2bpg-24.8mpg 92. Jodie Meeks, Kentucky: 23.7ppg-3.4rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.1bpg-34.4mpg 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. He led the Sooners to four-straight NCAA tournaments, including a Final Four appearance during his final year in Norman, and earned Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award honors that same year. He is significantly ahead by our measure. John Holland, Boston University: 18.1ppg-5.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-35.5mpg 21. Add in a national championship, a Big East Player of the Year award, two Big East tournament MOPs, and a nod as a first team All-American, and Harts resume is unassailable. Quincy Pondexter, Washington: 12.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.6apg-0.7spg-0.4bpg-28.1mpg Deon Thompson, North Carolina: 10.6ppg-5.7rpg-0.7apg-0.9spg-1.1bpg-24.8mpg Despite playing with a revolving door of teammates in his four years in Lawrence, Frank Mason III thrived as a point guard for Bill Self's Jayhawks. Comment: White took advantage of several Ole Miss injuries and took over the lead role in many games. There, he knocked off John Calpiaris Kentucky team and then Brad Stevens, Gordon Hayward and Butler to bring a national championship to Storrs. Greens impact has never been fully captured by statistics or accolades. It is still unknown if he will stay in the draft or not. Christopher is the best scorer and slasher of the bunch. Raymar Morgan, Michigan State: 10.2ppg-5.3rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-22.5mpg 136. He was a lock to be an All-American and contender for the Wooden Award as a senior before the injury. The end of the decade and, alas, our countdown is nearly complete. He has room to improve, but he showed signs of take over ability as a freshman. Malcolm Delaney, Virginia Tech: 18.1ppg-4.0rpg-4.5apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-36.9mpg Comment: There have been rumors that Henderson is close to signing an agent, but as of now he can still return for his senior season. Though his Blue Devils lost in the Elite Eight, Williamson combined historic efficiency with unprecedented impact to put together one of the sports most bulletproof statistical profiles ever. Patrick Patterson, Kentucky: 17.9ppg-9.3rpg-1.9apg-0.6spg-2.1bpg-33.7mpg He is also a good rebounder and interior defender. Comment: Ubiles was not noticed often this past season, in part because he played along with the MAAC POY Kenny Hasbrouck. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina. Comment: Hazell is one of the best scorers in the nation, putting up six 30 point games this past season. Demetri McCamey, Illinois: 11.5ppg-2.6rpg-4.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-30.6mpg Comment: Over the past season Butler has grown into an elite scorer, putting up 43 points against Villanova. The return of big man Greg Monroe will make that goal easier. College basketball has seen plenty of freshman phenoms, but it has never seen one quite like Zion. He should only improve next season. 39. Patrick Christopher, California: 14.5ppg-3.8rpg-2.1apg-0.8spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg Stats:22.6 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 2.1 SPG, 1.8 BPG. He has a decent offensive game to compliment that, but it could use a little work. 5 all-time scorer, Smith is also the programs all-time leader in steals. Jeremy Hazell, Seton Hall: 22.7ppg-3.8rpg-0.9apg-1.8spg-0bpg-36.3mpg As a freshman he showed great signs of maturity in terms of basketball IQ. Comment: Surprised many by foregoing the NBA draft and his projected lottery status by returning to KU. Whats incredible is that Davis was only No. Christian McCaffrey. Comment: Thompkins had a good freshman year, but he should continue to improve. Already blessed with a signature dance and mountains of NBA hype by the time he got to campus, Wall more or less lived up to the hype. 101. 8. He is quick and athletic with the ball down low, and he also has good defensive awareness. 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. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard progressed from a 5.0 point, 4.1 rebound-per-game contributor off the bench during his freshman season to racking up in an impressive, 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game as a senior. Ralph Sampson III, Minnesota: 6.3ppg-4.2rpg-0.8apg-0.3spg-1.5bpg-20.8mpg This is our first version of the College Basketball player ranking for 2023. He entered the program as a McDonalds All-American and quickly established himself as a freshman starter on the 2016 team that went on a wild run to the national championship, capped by Kris Jenkins buzzer-beater shot. Comment: Lee is a bit undersized for the power forward position, but he makes up for it with his ability to take it to the hole and score down low. He posted five consecutive 1,000-point seasons during the decade before sharply falling off. 23. 87. 91. He had some discipline issues this past season, but if he can keep it together he will be in for a great season. A young Karl Towns was such a big deal as a recruit that a) he was good enough to play on the Dominican Republics national team as a 16-year-old, and b) John Calipari agreed to coach DR teams for two years as a way to get closer to him. J.T. Branden Dawson (2011-15) In Dawson's four seasons with Michigan State, the Spartans advanced to the Sweet 16 twice, then the Elite Eight and finally, the Final Four in 2015. Comment: Shumpert had to take over point for the dismal Yellow Jackets, but he showed great poise and confidence for a freshman. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories, Map shows which states support Colin Kaepernick the most. I expect him to return to Kentucky after declaring for the draft without hiring an agent. 18. Wayne Chism, Tennessee: 13.7ppg-8.0rpg-1.2apg-0.8spg-1.0bpg-25.7mpg Comment: Sims is one of the more underrated forwards, but next season he as well as the whole Michigan team will return, and he will look to have a breakout season. He was second on the team in scoring, and first in rebounds, steals, and blocks. A No. 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. 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. Perhaps we should have known Mason would turn into a legend when he got his own theme song shortly after arriving at Kansas. He will enter next season with the second most steals per game from last season among returning players. Comment: While Randle is shorter than most point guards, he contains the speed and court savvy to make up for it. Heres our latest projection of the NBA draft. One of the most consistently prolific scorers in college basketball history, Kelsey Plum arrived at Washington and poured in 20.9 points per game in her first season with the Huskies. Mac Koshwal, DePaul: 12.2ppg-9.6rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.4bpg-32.1mpg Rodney Green, La Salle: 17.8ppg-5.0rpg-3.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-35.3mpg Few nicknames in the modern age have ever felt as fitting as Russdiculous did for Russ Smith. Craig Brackins, Iowa State: 20.2ppg-9.5rpg-1.3apg-0.5spg-0.9bpg-32.5mpg Flanked by Aaron Craft and Deshaun Thomas, Sullinger helped lead Ohio State to the Final Four in his sophomore year before jumping to the NBA. 59. Comment: Rivera for some reason did not sit out a year after transferring from St. Josephs, and because of that he was not selected to an All-conference team by the coaches. 28. Terry Dischinger, Forward (1960-'62) A Parade All-American in 1958 as a high schooler, Dischinger continued his basketball dominance on the college level at Purdue. Jimmer Fredette was something like college basketballs answer to Tim Tebow at the turn of the decade: a legitimate national sensation who felt like he was plastered across every television in the country. In addition to leading being the Cardinals No. He also has great court vision because of it, which leads to more baskets in transition. By his junior year, he was regularly carrying the scoring load for the top-ranked Hoosiers and stunning crowds with his above-the-rim acrobatics. 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. No one else on this list has two titles and a Wooden Award. It is rumored that he will return to school if he not a guaranteed first round selection in the NBA draft. 110. 5. JaMychal Green, Alabama: 10.3ppg-7.6rpg-0.8apg-0.9spg-1.6bpg-24.8mpg She finished her career with 3,527 total points, more than any other player besides LSU's Pete Maravich, who left college in 1970. Kentucky: 17.9ppg-9.3rpg-1.9apg-0.6spg-2.1bpg-33.7mpg he is a playmaker, with the MAAC POY Kenny Hasbrouck 22.7ppg-3.8rpg-0.9apg-1.8spg-0bpg-36.3mpg as a.! 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