He had a somewhat disappointing season, and he will look to improve next season. The University of Alabama basketball player charged with murder over the weekend did not shoot the 23-year-old victim, but instead provided the handgun, according to a court document . Troy Jackson, Alcorn State: 20.0ppg-4.7rpg-3.2apg-2.5spg-0.4bpg-37.1mpg Comment: Green has tons of athleticism and potential, which I think we will see much more of in the upcoming season. Comment: The brother of former Maryland standout Juan Dixon had a great freshman season for the Panthers. 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. Comment: Wise is expected to return to school for next season, where he has the chance to have an even bigger season. Edwin Ubiles, Siena: 15.0ppg-4.9rpg-2.1apg-1.5spg-1.0bpg-33.5mpg The 2010s were quite a decade for the National Basketball Association (NBA). 134. 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. Greg Monroe, Georgetown: 12.7ppg-6.5rpg-2.5apg-1.8spg-1.5bpg-30.9mpg Ricky Harris, UMass: 18.2ppg-2.9rpg-1.5apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-32.4mpg Simply put he's turning in one of the greatest college basketball seasons ever while leading Purdue into a surprise top 5. 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. Dexter Pittman, Texas: 10.0ppg-5.2rpg-0.4apg-0.4spg-1.0bpg-16.6mpg DeJuan Blair, Pitt Gregory Shamus / Getty Images Blair was a king of the boards. Two years later, Brunson led the Wilcats to another national title, this time as the best player in the country. Comment: Davis really matured during the season, and became a good rebounder and inside scorer. Barkley spent three years of college running away from defenders for 3,843 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns. 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. It was the most . Luke Harangody, Notre Dame: 23.3ppg-11.8rpg-2.1apg-0.9spg-0.9bpg-34.2mpg It now seems he is leaning toward returning, where he would give much needed help to the depleted Tigers down low. 73. 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. In his tenure with Kansas, Mason made four NCAA tournaments and back-to-back Elite Eight appearances in his junior and senior seasons. Comment: Harden always provides a tough task for defenders, as his size at 68 for the shooting guard position often leads to mismatches. Nick Calathes, Florida: 17.2ppg-5.3rpg-6.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg 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. VanVleet and Wichita running mate Ron Baker survive as the decades most iconic mid-major superstar duo. A bit undersized, but he goes up strong for every basket and rebound. Team Success: Five NCAA wins. Much of the biographical and draft data of the later rounds is thanks to his investigative . A truly elite athlete, Clarkes pogo stick hops made him an intimidating shot blocker and mesmerizing alley-oop threat. Aubrey Coleman, Houston: 19.4ppg-8.2rpg-2.4apg-2.3spg-0bpg-32.8mpg Alex Franklin, Siena: 13.6ppg-7.5rpg-0.9apg-1.3spg-0.7bpg-32.2mpg Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. 2. 64. JaMychal Green, Alabama: 10.3ppg-7.6rpg-0.8apg-0.9spg-1.6bpg-24.8mpg Rivera, Binghamton: 20.0ppg-6.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.4bpg-35.4mpg Williams was an ace defender and rebounder who doubled as a smart passer and primary scoring option. 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. Comment: The Australian center has long had potential, and he is growing into it more than ever now. 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. 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: La Salle returns all key players, and Green will be leading the way. Comment: Brackins is the most underrated big man in the country. John Holland, Boston University: 18.1ppg-5.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-35.5mpg Comment: Fortson wowed many at the beginning of the season, with some going as far to say he was the best all around freshman point guard. That can only be a good thing for him. A 6-foot-9 force in the paint and known dunker, Brittney Griner shined for Baylor from the get-go. Comment: Over the past season Butler has grown into an elite scorer, putting up 43 points against Villanova. It seems like he has unlimited range, and can hit from anywhere on the floor. Charles Jenkins, Hofstra: 19.7ppg-4.8rpg-4.3apg-1.4spg-0.5bpg-35.1mpg 1 pick in the NBA draft. Comment: Nevada seems to have a recent history of big men, and Babbitt is the next in line. Comment: Teague is the best SSS player in the nation (shooter, slasher, scorer). Comment: Wesley is a little raw, but he will be the go to guy in the post with the departure of Gary Wilkinson. 24. Hopefully he will carry that over to next season. 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. 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. As a junior, he turned into a legend. He is already one of the better shot blockers in the nation. 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. 23. Heres our latest projection of the NBA draft. He is an excellent three point and free throw shooter, and can create his own shot when needed. Howard has a motor that never stops, and is a great inspiration to his teammates. Brunson spent three seasons at Villanova becoming the most accomplished college player of the decade. 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. 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. A No. 3 Boilermakers off to a . 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. Best College Basketball Teams Of The 2010s 2015-16 Villanova. It features four-year players like Draymond Green whose body of work includes both dominance and longevity. He will have the opportunity to have a big impact his senior season this year with UNC. Manny Harris, Michigan: 16.9ppg-6.8rpg-4.4apg-1.2spg-0.5bpg-32.9mpg Kaminsky was only considered the No. 123. Purdue's 7-foot-4 center is towering over the competition for Big Ten Player of the Year and has the No. 15. Many of these schools, though, might not have been even on the radar to reach this list in 2009. 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. Mac Koshwal, DePaul: 12.2ppg-9.6rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.4bpg-32.1mpg He will go into next season as the top returning rebounder in the nation in terms of rebounds per game this past season. 31. Comment: Aminu surprised many after declining to follow teammate James Johnson to the NBA Draft, where he would have most likely been a lottery selection. May 21, 2020. 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. He exited after two years with a Big Ten Player of the Year award and an All-American nod to his name. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories, Map shows which states support Colin Kaepernick the most. 87. 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. 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. Terrence Oglesby, Clemson: 13.2ppg-1.7rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0bpg-25.8mpg Comment: Rosario came in as freshman and instantly became the main Tony Crocker, Oklahoma: 9.6ppg-3.2rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.9mpg 18. He is quick and a physical defender for his size as well. The Villanova Wildcats won their first of two National Championships in 2016. Before he was lighting up the NBA as one of the most prolific scorers in the game, Kemba Walker made a name for himself by leading the UConn Huskies to relevance on the national stage. 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. 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. . It was merely a precursor for the damage hed do in March, first hanging 39 points on Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament, and then 36 points on VCU and 37 points on Oregon to push the Sooners into the Final Four. Patrick Mills, Saint Marys: 18.4ppg-2.4rpg-3.9apg-2.2spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg Comment: Defenders learned and experienced much more than they should have last year about why you dont leave Oglesby open on the perimeter. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Kalin Lucas, Michigan State: 14.7ppg-2.1rpg-4.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-31.9mpg The 2000s featured a long slate of players holding the mantle of Best Player Alive, but by the end of the decade, the game's top player was clear. scorer for Rutgers, but hopefully he can get some more help next season. Comment: Pittman has shed over 70 pounds since coming to Austin, but he is still not conditioned enough to play even half the game. Robbie Hummel, Purdue: 12.5ppg-7.0rpg-1.9apg-1.2spg-0.6bpg-29.5mpg 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. Malcolm Delaney, Virginia Tech: 18.1ppg-4.0rpg-4.5apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-36.9mpg I know some of you will disagree with my rankings, but keep in mind this is just one college basketball fans take on things. Jimmer Fredette, BYU: 16.2ppg-3.0rpg-4.1apg-1.5spg-0.1bpg-33.0mpg 4. If you did not hear of him last season, you will hear plenty of him next season. Comment: Playing in the Ivy League at Cornell, Wittman is very underrated. Comment: Davis entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. Comment: Robertson was 4th in the nation in three point shooting percentage and for the nations top three point shooting team nonetheless. Rodney Green, La Salle: 17.8ppg-5.0rpg-3.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-35.3mpg All hail the greatest regular season Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). As a freshman, she blocked 223 shots to set the NCAA women's basketball record in blocked shots in a single season. Dior Lowhorn, San Francisco: 20.1ppg-6.9rpg-0.8apg-0.5spg-0.6bpg-32.3mpg He is also a good defender, and his leadership continues to improve with his experience. He should only improve next season. NBA mock draft 2023: Updated projection with Victor Wembanyama to surprise team in lottery sim. 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. He can score, rebound, and pass well, making him one of the best all around mid-major players. Raymar Morgan, Michigan State: 10.2ppg-5.3rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-22.5mpg Quincy Pondexter, Washington: 12.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.6apg-0.7spg-0.4bpg-28.1mpg To say Zach Edey is leading everyone is an understatement. The end of the decade and, alas, our countdown is nearly complete. Artsiom Parakhouski, Radford: 16.2ppg-11.2rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-31.3mpg 141. 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. Comment: The Keydets lead the NCAA as a team in points scored per game, and Kenon will be the leading returning scorer. 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. He was a star in Durham for the next three years, averaging 17.2 points per game for the Blue Devils in that span. A double-double machine who was immediately unstoppable as an interior scorer and rebounder, Swanigan eventually expanded his skill set to add a three-point shot to his arsenal as a sophomore, when he finished the season averaging 18.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game on sparkling 62 percent true shooting. 14. Bryan Davis, Texas A&M: 10.8ppg-6.5rpg-1.0apg-0.7spg-1.4bpg-26.7mpg 580 games, 10,064 points, 859 assists, 3,455 rebounds, 330 steals, 1,020 blocks. Stats:17.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 2.7 BPG. Comment: Tavernari is a versatile all around forward, who can post up down low or shoot the outside shot. Gerald Henderson, Duke: 16.5ppg-4.9rpg-2.5apg-1.2spg-0.8bpg-29.7mpg 25. I expect him to return to Kentucky after declaring for the draft without hiring an agent. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina. Comment: Collins entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. 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. A player might have better stats than another player, but he also might have played more minutes per game, which impacted the rankings. Davis led the decades most dominant national champion back in 2012 when he powered the Wildcats to a 38-2 record while winning every national player of the year award and eventually becoming the first pick in the NBA draft. He will be complimented by recruits DeMarcus Cousins and Daniel Orton, who will help relieve him of inside pressure on the offensive end. Comment: White took advantage of several Ole Miss injuries and took over the lead role in many games. Derrick Brown, Xavier: 13.7ppg-6.1rpg-1.9apg-0.7spg-0.9bpg-29.5mpg Hopefully he can make a bigger name for himself next season. 53. Sullinger was a consensus top-three recruit entering Ohio State and lived up to every bit of hype. 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. J.T. PPG: 21.9 | RPG: 13.2 | FG PCT: 63.1% . Courtney Fortson, Alabama: 14.8ppg-5.5rpg-5.9apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-32.8mpg 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. ABCNews. 16. He will have to step up in other areas if Henderson does decide to stick in the draft. and that makes Miller one of the most impactful players in college basketball. Comment: Morris is often outshined by Cole Aldrich, but he is a skilled post player who will benefit greatly from the return of Collins. Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech: 10.6ppg-3.9rpg-5.0apg-2.1spg-0.2bpg-31.6mpg Top 10 2010s NBA Basketball Players. LeBron James . 5 all-time scorer, Smith is also the programs all-time leader in steals. 89. No one summed up the two-way intensity of the Pitino years in Louisville better than Smith. Ryan Wittman, Cornell: 18.5ppg-3.6rpg-2.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-34.1mpg 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. All Doug McDermott did during his four years at Creighton was rewrite college basketballs record books while drawing comparisons to Larry Bird. 8. Brook Lopez (2010-present) 2012-13 All-Star. Trevor Booker, Clemson: 15.3ppg-9.7rpg-1.7apg -1.5spg-2.0bpg-30.7mpg There was a time when Buddy Hield put on the best show in college basketball. It includes two players who won multiple national championships. 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. As an All-American,. Duke's Zion Williamson, Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, and Oklahoma's. 2026; 2025; 2024 . 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. Check out the most memorable college basketball players of the decade below. Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. His freshmen season he showed that he already is one of the best mid-major big men in the country, and now going into his sophomore season he will be prepared more than ever. 90. Shawn Taggart, Memphis: 10.4ppg-7.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-1.4bpg-25.0mpg 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. Before he was plagued by back issues, Sullinger felt like the most dependable offensive big man in America. 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. Walker didnt win that title single-handedly, but it sure felt like he did. Chinemelu Elonu, Texas A&M: 9.8ppg-7.3rpg-0.3apg-0.3spg-1.6bpg-23.8mpg Austin Daye, Gonzaga: 12.7ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.7spg-2.1bpg-26.3mpg Mike Davis, Illinois: 11.3ppg-8.1rpg-2.0apg-0.7spg-0.6bpg-30.7mpg The Bears had been ranked for 365 consecutive polls before falling out Monday after losing twice last week. He is long armed, athletic, and has excellent timing, which are all attributes of a great shot blocker. Comment: Vaughn is much like former Cincy player Devan Downey, he is undersized for his position, but he makes up for it with his quickness and shooting ability. In 10 years there were seven different champions, with Duke, UConn and Villanova winning twice each. Daniel Emerson, Mercer: 13.8ppg-10.7rpg-2.3apg-0.4spg-0.2bpg-34.9mpg 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. Alex Tyus, Florida: 12.5ppg-6.2rpg-0.7apg-0.5spg-0.8bpg-26.2mpg Comment: Koshwal is a raw talent, but he is dominant on the boards. There is no fiercer competitor than him in the nation. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The 2010s decade comes to a close on Tuesday, ending a memorable 10-year span in college basketball. 101. 91. 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: The preseason Big 10 POY was slowed by injuries last season, and that caused him to hit a few slumps. Josh Young, Drake: 15.4ppg-3.8rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0bpg-33.5mpg Terrico White, Ole Miss: 13.7ppg-3.4rpg-2.3apg-0.8spg-0.3bpg-30.0mpg Comment: Fredette will return as one of the top mid-major guards, containing great court vision and defensive ability. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Tuesday's 4-game slate. Marcus Johnson, Dayton: 11.8ppg-3.1rpg-1.5apg-0.9spg-0.5bpg-28.3mpg Devan Downey, South Carolina: 19.8ppg-2.8rpg-4.5apg-2.9spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg Jonathan Tavernari, BYU: 15.7ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-31.6mpg He broke out in the NCAA tournament, scoring 35 points the opening round and finishing the tourney 16-24 from downtown. 42. 49. Andy Brown Analyst II December 29, 2010 Comments. Andrew Nicholson, St. Bonaventure: 12.5ppg-6.0rpg-0.2apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-25.1mpg 21. 45. 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. College FB Recruiting Show; YouTube; CBSSports HQ; Paramount+; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina (0) 2010 . He has amazing quickness, a great shooting touch, and quick hands on defense. 30. If he stays another season he could be a guaranteed lottery pick next year, but as of right now he is a late first rounder. He still has great potential, and I expect him to rebound his senior season. Comment: Booker was the first player since Tim Duncan to lead the ACC in rebounding and field goal percentage. 142. Delvon Roe, Michigan State: 5.6ppg-5.2rpg-0.9apg-0.4spg-0.8bpg-17.9mpg He will continue to become more known nationally along with the Bulls. 95. 38. Jeremy Hazell, Seton Hall: 22.7ppg-3.8rpg-0.9apg-1.8spg-0bpg-36.3mpg Larry Sanders, VCU: 11.3ppg-8.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-26.6mpg Determining the best mens college basketball players of the decade is no easy task. 12. 115. 61. With the team built around him from day one, Young put together some of the most incredible single-season numbers of the decade: 27.4 points and 8.7 assists per game built on a barrage of three-point shooting that drew comparisons to Steph Curry. 138. 121. Evan Turner, Ohio State: 17.3ppg-7.1rpg-4.0apg-1.8spg-0.8bpg-36.4mpg Joe Harden, UC Davis: 14.8ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0.3bpg-32.8mpg Gibson is one of the best interior defenders in the nation, and is also one of the best finishers around the rim. 3. Comment: He is the son of legend Ralph Sampson, and has great upside and size. Smith rotates players early and often, making it hard to make a firm impact. Comment: Sallie is arguably the best three point shooter in the nation, but his problem was he did not get enough exposure. 117. 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. Mike Singletary, Texas Tech: 12.2ppg-5.8rpg-1.8apg-0.5spg-0.4bpg-23.1mpg Napier must have been studying Kemba Walker when he came off the bench to help UConn win the national championship as a freshman. 140. 86. Kevin Coble, Northwestern: 15.5ppg-4.8rpg-2.5apg-1.3spg-0.6bpg-34.2mpg Valentine felt like he was in complete control of every game he played for the last two years, orchestrating the offense, draining better than 40 percent of his threes, and making an impact on the glass. 8. 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. Colson would have led Notre Dame to the NCAA tournament all four years he was in school if not for a foot injury his senior season that caused him to miss two months and tanked the Irishs at-large chances. 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. College FB Recruiting Show; YouTube; CBSSports HQ; Paramount+; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas (0) 2010 . 2. He will now be the main guy in Arizona, and will have the chance to be a star. New coach Anthony Grant will help him improve in all areas of his game. He averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds . Click the College for players drafted from that college. Marqus Blakely, Vermont: 16.1ppg-9.0rpg-2.5apg-2.0spg-2.7bpg-32.7 60. He has great athleticism and an all around game, and can take the game into his own hands if needed. 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. Comment: The reigning Horizon League POY will return along with the entire Butler team, and will look to be more competitive than ever. He should get more playing time next season. 66. 30. 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: Blakely is undersized for the power forward position at 65, but that does not stop him from playing tenaciously. 113. His quickness defensively is mostly overlooked. 105. Kemba Walker, UConn: 8.9ppg-3.5rpg-2.9apg-1.1spg-0.2bpg-25.2mpg 125. 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. Stanley Robinson, UConn: 8.5ppg-5.9rpg-1.2apg-0.6spg-1.1bpg-24.9mpg 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. Paul George, Fresno State: 14.3ppg-6.2rpg-1.9apg-1.7spg-1.0bpg-34.6mpg 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. Elliot Williams, Duke: 4.2ppg-2.3rpg-0.7apg-0.6spg-0bpg-16.6mpg 74. Comment: The Badgers are losing a lot of talent, and Hughes will most likely be the go to guy for Wisconsin. 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. Jamarco Warren, Charleston Southern: 17.8ppg-2.8rpg-2.8apg-0.9spg-0.1bpg-33.1mpg The 6-foot-10 forward dominated the paint for John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats. Scottie Reynolds (2006-10) Reynolds only played for . Gordon Hayward, Butler: 13.1ppg-6.5rpg-2.0apg-1.5spg-0.9bpg-32.7mpg Sylven Landesberg, Virginia: 16.6ppg-6.0rpg-2.8apg-1.0spg-0.1bpg-34.2mpg 116. 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. The cutting-edge offense being run by the Marquette men's basketball team has earned rave reviews from the entire spectrum of hoops hipsters. He led BYU to the NCAA tournament all four of his years in school, including the programs first run to the Sweet 16 since 1981. 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. 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. Players who have hired an agent for the draft or are graduating or leaving will not be included. 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. Brogdon was never the most athletic lead guard, but he made up for it as a knockdown shooter and heady passer who made his biggest impact on defense. He had some discipline issues this past season, but if he can keep it together he will be in for a great season. Here is the key for them. The 7-footer appeared in three Sweet Sixteens, two Final Fours, and a title game during his time with the Badgers. 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