As a freshman he showed great signs of maturity in terms of basketball IQ. Greens impact has never been fully captured by statistics or accolades. No one else on this list has two titles and a Wooden Award. Sylven Landesberg, Virginia: 16.6ppg-6.0rpg-2.8apg-1.0spg-0.1bpg-34.2mpg After averaging 21 points and five assists as a senior, Mason swept the national player of the year awards in 2017. The Villanova Wildcats won their first of two National Championships in 2016. Comment: Brackins is the most underrated big man in the country. Jahlil Okafor was a man born in the wrong decade for the NBA, but his incredible post-scoring touch still worked to devastating effect during his one college season at Duke. 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. Its possible college basketball hasnt seen an interior scorer this gifted since Shaq. 10. He has a decent offensive game to compliment that, but it could use a little work. Despite not even being the biggest name on his own team during his one season in Spokane (that would be Rui Hachimura), Clarke established himself as the best defensive player in the country while also being a historically efficient scorer. Willie Warren, Oklahoma: 14.6ppg-2.2rpg-3.1apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-31.3mpg Raymar Morgan, Michigan State: 10.2ppg-5.3rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-22.5mpg He is nothing short of dominant, posting 16 double-doubles, including a 42 point, 14 rebound game against Cole Aldrich and Kansas. Elliot Williams, Duke: 4.2ppg-2.3rpg-0.7apg-0.6spg-0bpg-16.6mpg Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; . May 21, 2020. He uses his size well to help him succeed on defense. Jeremy Wise, Southern Miss: 16.7ppg-3.5rpg-4.7apg-1.3spg-0.3bpg-35.7mpg He will now be the main guy in Arizona, and will have the chance to be a star. He has great potential, and with the right offseason preparation he can break out as one of the top big men in the country next year. Zach Edey, Purdue. Malcolm Brogdon, Virginia Brogdon was at Virginia when the Cavaliers became one of the best and most consistent programs in the country. Just know you want him on your team. 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. 97. Terrell Stoglin, G, (2010-2012) Career Average: 16.4 points, 2.6 assists, 0.7 steals. Comment: Harden always provides a tough task for defenders, as his size at 68 for the shooting guard position often leads to mismatches. He can dish it out, rebound, and has great shooting stroke. A bit undersized, but he goes up strong for every basket and rebound. Jermaine Dixon, Pittsburgh: 8.4ppg-2.6rpg-2.0apg-1.4spg-0.7bpg-24.6mpg College basketball's best players of the decade include one-and-dones Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson and Trae Young; NCAA champions Kemba Walker and Jalen Br. He is inconsistent at times, but when he gets going he is one of the more dangerous play makers in the nation. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 75. Comment: Jenkins is a good sized wing that can score in bunches at a time. As we reflect back on college hoops in the 2010s, we wanted to put together a list of the best players the sport has seen over the last 10 years with an emphasis on two things: individual dominance and impact on winning. College basketball had never seen a scorer like Trae Young before his arrival in Norman, Oklahoma. He has a 24.2 Player Efficiency Rating that is third-best among all SEC freshmen, . 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. 2026; 2025; 2024 . Comment: Nicholson had a great freshman season playing in the A-10, and he should get even better next season. 147. James, who operated as the face of the league in the. While Smith was never national player of the year, he was a consensus All-American as a senior and was twice named KenPoms player of the year. Baylor's 19-year run in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll is over. 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. Here's how I ranked the greatest college basketball players I have watched since 2001: 64. 124. 117. Comment: Jones can shoot, score, and has an underrated basketball IQ. He is also a great competitor, whos play should continue to improve with a better team surrounding him. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. 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. 51. 30. Perhaps we should have known Mason would turn into a legend when he got his own theme song shortly after arriving at Kansas. 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. Heres how good Turner was during his final season at Ohio State as a junior: his numbers 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and six assists per game have never been matched since sports-references data sample started in 1992-1993. 143. 52. Joe Harden, UC Davis: 14.8ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0.3bpg-32.8mpg Walker didnt win that title single-handedly, but it sure felt like he did. Determining the best mens college basketball players of the decade is no easy task. Howard Thompkins, Georgia: 12.6ppg-7.4rpg-0.8apg-1.0spg-1.1bpg-26.0mpg Devin Ebanks, West Virginia: 10.5ppg-7.8rpg-2.7apg-0.8spg-0.7bpg-30.2mpg 82. and that makes Miller one of the most impactful players in college basketball. 25. Young grew up in Norman and chose to play for his hometown school at Oklahoma over offers from bluebloods. 14. She won the John R. Wooden award alongside Duke's Zion Williamson in 2019, and even though she likely would have been the top pick in the subsequent WNBA draft, she chose to return to Oregon in pursuit of a national championship. I welcome and enjoy any comments and critiques. 11. Deon Thompson, North Carolina: 10.6ppg-5.7rpg-0.7apg-0.9spg-1.1bpg-24.8mpg 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. 127. Jalen Brunson led the Wildcats to two Big East regular-season championships, two Big East tournament championships, and two national championships in his three years at Villanova. Valentines senior year numbers at Michigan State 19.2 points, 7.8 assists, 7.5 rebounds per game have never been equaled since sports-reference started tracking data for the 1992-1993 season. Comment: Tavernari is a versatile all around forward, who can post up down low or shoot the outside shot. I expect him to return to Kentucky after declaring for the draft without hiring an agent. 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. Two years later, Brunson led the Wilcats to another national title, this time as the best player in the country. Osiris Eldridge, Illinois State: 14.0ppg-6.2rpg-2.4apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-34.8mpg 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. Matt Howard, Butler: 14.8ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-27.8mpg Comment: Next season is the time for Wright to step it up. New coach Anthony Grant will help him improve in all areas of his game. scorer for Rutgers, but hopefully he can get some more help next season. Comment: Sallie is arguably the best three point shooter in the nation, but his problem was he did not get enough exposure. Denis Clemente, Kansas State: 15.0ppg-2.4rpg-3.5apg-0.8spg-0bpg-29.8mpg Williams was an unheralded recruit with eyes on the Ivy League before Rick Barnes took a chance on him at Tennessee. Stats:22.6 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 2.1 SPG, 1.8 BPG. 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. Note: Check out my website, thesportingrave.com. 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. Comment: Jordan broke on to the scene this past season as a shot blocking and rebounding machine. 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. 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. Here are my rankings for the Top 150 College Basketball Players for the 2009-2010 season. 43. Despite a sometimes limited offensive role, Davis was the singular reason for Kentuckys success, a preposterously long and athletic big man who maintained the agility and ball skills of a guard after a late high school growth spurt. He also does a good job at setting the tempo in an up-tempo or half court offense. Jeff Teague, Wake Forest: 18.8ppg-3.3rpg-3.5apg-1.9spg-0.6bpg-32.0mpg It was always destiny that Brad Stevens and Hayward would link up together once again in the NBA on the Boston Celtics. No one summed up the two-way intensity of the Pitino years in Louisville better than Smith. Comment: Varnado has a chance next season to become the NCAAs all time leading shot blocker, and if he block as many shots as he did this season he has a very good chance at achieving that. 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. It seems like he has unlimited range, and can hit from anywhere on the floor. 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. Even beyond being the national player of the year and a top-10 NBA draft pick, Hield was perhaps most memorable for briefly making every game feel like an event. 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. Comment: Would have been a potential lottery pick in this years draft along with teammate Blake Griffin, but he decided to return to the Sooners where he will be the man on campus. It was impossible not to love Buddy. Williams was an ace defender and rebounder who doubled as a smart passer and primary scoring option. 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. Comment: While Randle is shorter than most point guards, he contains the speed and court savvy to make up for it. Few nicknames in the modern age have ever felt as fitting as Russdiculous did for Russ Smith. Troy Jackson, Alcorn State: 20.0ppg-4.7rpg-3.2apg-2.5spg-0.4bpg-37.1mpg A massive 270-pound center with huge hands, long arms, and soft touch, Okafor was damn near automatic when he established deep paint position on offense. 103. 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. He has room to improve, but he showed signs of take over ability as a freshman. 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. 17. Marcus Johnson, Dayton: 11.8ppg-3.1rpg-1.5apg-0.9spg-0.5bpg-28.3mpg Doug McDermott shined in his four years at Creighton. Turner has had a long but unspectacular pro career after riding his monster junior season to become the No. He took the Badgers all the way to the national championship game, a run headlined by knocking off a 38-0 Kentucky team in the Final Four. I also am not including incoming recruits or transfers, as you cannot accurately rank them on the college scale yet. He is also an excellent three point shooter for the nations top three point shooting team, shooting 46% from beyond the arc. Len is a role player for the Sacramento Kings. Comment: Surprised many by foregoing the NBA draft and his projected lottery status by returning to KU. It features one-and-dones like John Wall and Trae Young whose single-season impact on college basketball earned them a spot on this list. Austin Kenon, VMI: 16.3ppg-3.3rpg-2.4apg-1.4spg-0bpg-31.8mpg The 2010s were quite a decade for the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Wildcats had other players who could carry the scoring load for the night, but it was Davis who keyed their supremacy on both ends. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Tuesday's 4-game slate. 87. Comment: After Bouldin took over point guard for the Zags things started to pick up, and he will go into next season with even more preparation and experience for the position. Bobby Ray Parks (NU Bulldogs) Hype was so big for Bobby Ray Parks when the second-generation player, a three-star recruit in the US, chose to play for National University in the UAAP in 2010. 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. ETwaun Moore, Purdue: 13.8ppg-4.6rpg-3.0apg-1.1spg-0.4bpg-33.0mpg All week long, we'll be looking back on the last 10 years in college hoops and the players and . Comment: Coming out of the SWAC conference Jackson is not well known, but he is a scorer who also has a decent all around game. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories, Map shows which states support Colin Kaepernick the most. 8. The end of the decade and, alas, our countdown is nearly complete. Clarkes transfer from San Jose State to Gonzaga felt like an afterthought nationally until the entire basketball world realized how breathtaking his talent was. 150. In that time, the 6-foot-3 point guard improved from contributing 9.6 points per game to pouring in a team-high 18.9 per contest and, in his senior season, earned Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award accolades. Big men this accomplished with such high-level skill and smarts dont come around often. I'm not going to lie, I completely forgot about Casey Jacobsen until I. Hopefully he can make a bigger name for himself next season. Williamson proved to be so much more than just a dunker during his one and only year in Durham: he was an unstoppable finisher, a defensive wrecking ball, and a selfless teammate who played every possession with a non-stop motor. Keep in mind these rankings are based off of the 2008-2009 season. Here is the key for them. 93. Dixon will be the only returning starter from this years elite eight squad. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. 88. 59. 4. 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. 132. Comment: Wesley is a little raw, but he will be the go to guy in the post with the departure of Gary Wilkinson. J.T. 19. 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. This is our first version of the College Basketball player ranking for 2023. 106. 2. Jared Quayle, Utah State: 13.1ppg-6.0rpg-3.7apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-30.2mpg Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. 1 - Kentucky Wildcats Ryan McKee/ NCAA Photos via Getty. 33. His triple-double and emotion in Marylands win over North Carolina showed he has the leadership and courage to never back down. In his senior season, the Grand Forks, North Dakota, native led the nation with 26.7 points per game en route to winning Naismith College Player of the Year honors and the John R. Wooden Award. 2026; 2025; 2024 . He turned into one of the great players in the history of the program during his three years in school: a two-time SEC Player of the Year, a consensus All-American, and the leader of a team that tied the record for most wins (31) in program history. 56. Comment: The freshman Williams took over for senior Greg Paulus at point guard for the Blue Devils, and played well to keep that spot. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. Comment: The reigning Horizon League POY will return along with the entire Butler team, and will look to be more competitive than ever. 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 was somewhat overshadowed by Earl Clark and Terrence Williams, but when given the opportunity to be the man, he will take advantage of it. Click the Pk for players drafted in that slot.. Matthew Maurer of TheDraftReview is an NBA Draft historian who has researched and collected the data on the entire history of the NBA Draft. Eamonn Brennan 28 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. It features four-year players like Draymond Green whose body of work includes both dominance and longevity. Omar Samhan, Saint Marys: 14.1ppg-9.4rpg-1.6apg-0.4spg-2.0bpg-29.6mpg In addition to being the preeminent pure point guard in the country, Morris was also a double-figure scorer every season after his freshman year. Dexter Pittman, Texas: 10.0ppg-5.2rpg-0.4apg-0.4spg-1.0bpg-16.6mpg This list weighs contributions from mens college basketball players between the 2009-2010 season and the 2018-2019 season. He is also capable of defending his men in the low post. 54. 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. The 7-footer appeared in three Sweet Sixteens, two Final Fours, and a title game during his time with the Badgers. 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. 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. 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. 21. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. New coach Mark Fox has a history for developing big men (Fazekas, McGee, Babbitt), putting Thompkins in a great position. Ryan Wittman, Cornell: 18.5ppg-3.6rpg-2.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-34.1mpg He is an excellent three point and free throw shooter, and can create his own shot when needed. Comment: The Australian center has long had potential, and he is growing into it more than ever now. A 6-foot-9 force in the paint and known dunker, Brittney Griner shined for Baylor from the get-go. Oladipo entered Indiana as a three-star recruit outside the top-100 of prospect rankings before blossoming into an explosive two-way guard during his three seasons at Indiana. A truly elite athlete, Clarkes pogo stick hops made him an intimidating shot blocker and mesmerizing alley-oop threat. Michael Shapiro. Stanley Robinson, UConn: 8.5ppg-5.9rpg-1.2apg-0.6spg-1.1bpg-24.9mpg Terrence Oglesby, Clemson: 13.2ppg-1.7rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0bpg-25.8mpg 133. The 6-foot-2 guard was a walking bucket with an incredibly impressive range and ability to hit virtually any shot off the dribble. Comment: Faried is a complete beast, on the boards and on defense. Dior Lowhorn, San Francisco: 20.1ppg-6.9rpg-0.8apg-0.5spg-0.6bpg-32.3mpg 2 overall pick in the NBA, but at the college level it felt like he could do it all. Though he only stood 61, Trey Burke was a giant on the court during his two seasons at Michigan. 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. Terrico White, Ole Miss: 13.7ppg-3.4rpg-2.3apg-0.8spg-0.3bpg-30.0mpg 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. He left Creighton as college basketballs No. 128. Demetri McCamey, Illinois: 11.5ppg-2.6rpg-4.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-30.6mpg 106. 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. Mike Krzyzewski has run away as the all-time leader in wins and has arguably overtaken John Calipari in the one-and-done game. Despite only finishing fifth on his own team in field goal attempts per game, Towns feels like one of the greatest pure talents to come through college hoops in a long time. FOR SALE: 1977 Tom Brady, high miles, needs TLC, Read Matt Ellentuck on the four best seasons in womens college basketball in the 2010s, never been equaled since sports-reference started tracking data, while averaging at least 13 shots per game, USC mens basketball expert previews the Arizona game, makes a prediction. McCaffrey could very well have been the greatest dual-threat back to ever grace a college football game. He is an excellent shooter and scorer, and rebounds well for his position. Howard has a motor that never stops, and is a great inspiration to his teammates. Comment: Daye often underachieved last season, but because of his upside and skill he is projected as a first round pick in the NBA draft, so it is uncertain if he will return. 31. To this day, she is also the only player in the history of college basketball besides Ralph Sampson to be the consensus National Player of the Year three times. 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. Michigan had five players in the rotation from its 2013 team who would go on to have NBA careers, there was never any doubt Burke was the engine. Christian McCaffrey. 12. Chris Warren, Ole Miss: 19.6ppg-1.5rpg-4.0apg-2.5spg-0bpg-34.4mpg From Breanna Stewart and her four national championships at UConn to Kelsey Plums star-studded career at Washington to Arike Ogunbowales big shots at Notre Dame, womens college basketball players provided so many indelible moments this decade. 107. 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. Best College Basketball Teams Of The 2010s 2015-16 Villanova The Villanova Wildcats won their first of two National Championships in 2016. Comment: Morgan slumped his junior season, as he was injured and never really got back on track. He will go into next season as the top returning rebounder in the nation in terms of rebounds per game this past season. 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. Kenneth Faried, Morehead State: 13.9ppg-13.0rpg-1.4apg-1.9spg-1.9bpg-30.1mpg Christopher is the best scorer and slasher of the bunch. 83. 1. Jimmer Fredette, BYU: 16.2ppg-3.0rpg-4.1apg-1.5spg-0.1bpg-33.0mpg He is also a good defender, and his leadership continues to improve with his experience. There is no fiercer competitor than him in the nation. He is also a good defender and passer, but he still has room to improve. Quincy Pondexter, Washington: 12.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.6apg-0.7spg-0.4bpg-28.1mpg Jodie Meeks, Kentucky: 23.7ppg-3.4rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.1bpg-34.4mpg 68. 42. Comment: Holland is a talented wing with a sweet shooting stroke and scoring ability. It was the most . Comment: Ebanks tenacious play on the defensive end of the floor moves him up the board, because if he works on his offensive game during the offseason he could break out next season. Cory Higgins, Colorado: 17.4ppg-5.4rpg-2.6apg-1.9spg-0.4bpg-37.0mpg Malcolm Delaney, Virginia Tech: 18.1ppg-4.0rpg-4.5apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-36.9mpg Randy Culpepper, UTEP: 17.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-30.2mpg He was the type of player every coach would love to build their program around. He was a star in Durham for the next three years, averaging 17.2 points per game for the Blue Devils in that span. 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. With Hansbrough gone he has the opportunity to be the main man down low for the Heels. 131. John Holland, Boston University: 18.1ppg-5.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-35.5mpg 14. Kalin Lucas, Michigan State: 14.7ppg-2.1rpg-4.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-31.9mpg 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. Doneal Mack, Memphis: 8.7ppg-2.1rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-25.1mpg Wall was so big and so fast that he felt like he arrived straight out of the future when he showed up at Kentucky. 70. 39. He is significantly ahead by our measure. Demontez Stitt, Clemson: 8.7ppg-2.4rpg-3.8apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-25.9mpg He is quick and athletic with the ball down low, and he also has good defensive awareness. Theo Robertson, California: 13.1ppg-3.9rpg-2.5apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-33.5mpg 114. He needs to become more coordinated down low, and when he gains that his scoring and defensive ability will improve greatly. He then poured in 16 points in 21 minutes during the national championship game, helping Duke to its fifth title in the Krzyzewski era. Tiller, Missouri: 8.4ppg-3.4rpg-3.6apg-1.8spg-0.2bpg-24.8mpg Read Matt Ellentuck on the four best seasons in women's college basketball in the 2010s. Tai Wesley, Utah State: 12.0ppg-6.0rpg-2.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-29.1mpg Adrian Oliver, San Jose State: 17.1ppg-2.3rpg-2.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-31.8mpg DaSean Butler, West Virginia: 17.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.7apg-1.3spg-0.3bpg-33.1mpg 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. . Comment: Pittman has shed over 70 pounds since coming to Austin, but he is still not conditioned enough to play even half the game. Expect Clarke to be productive from day one in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. He is a lights out shooter who can score consistently. He thrives in St. Marys up-tempo offense, pushing the ball up the court and being relentless on defense. PPG: 21.9 | RPG: 13.2 | FG PCT: 63.1% . Comment: After drawing comparisons to the likes of Baron Davis, Holiday did not play up to par his freshmen season. VanVleet was a reserve on the 2013 team that ran all the way to the Final Four before becoming a star as a sophomore the next year on a team that entered the NCAA tournament undefeated at 34-0. Napier must have been studying Kemba Walker when he came off the bench to help UConn win the national championship as a freshman. Keep in mind while 150 seems like a lot of room, it isnt and there are tons of talented players in the country. 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. 110. 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