In addition to leading being the Cardinals No. 51. Adrian Oliver, San Jose State: 17.1ppg-2.3rpg-2.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-31.8mpg A bit undersized, but he goes up strong for every basket and rebound. Heres our latest projection of the NBA draft. He is inconsistent at times, but when he gets going he is one of the more dangerous play makers in the nation. Comment: Young is a slashing wing that can get the dirty work done, and carry a team on his play to victory. 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. 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. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. He dominates in almost every performance, with 25 double-doubles this season including six 30 point games and 10 games of 15 rebounds or more. Fredette used impossibly deep shooting range to go some remarkable scoring tears: in his last 20 games as a senior, he put up three 40-point games and one 52-point performance in the conference tournament on his way to averaging 29 points per game for the season. Comment: Tiller is known as a defensive player, but he showed in the NCAA tournament that he has an offensive game as well. Caliparis persistence would pay off when Towns arrived at Kentucky and led the team to an incredible 38-0 start before losing to Wisconsin in the Final Four. Jeff Allen, Virginia Tech: 13.7ppg-8.4rpg-1.3apg-1.8spg-1.3bpg-30.5mpg 65. 104. 82. 131. Dwayne Collins, Miami: 10.6ppg-7.3rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.4bpg-24.9mpg 52. Though Ionescu is still in the midst of her senior season at Oregon, she has tacked on an additional seven triple-doubles since matching the previous record 12 triple-doubles two years ago. Best College Basketball Teams Of The 2010s 2015-16 Villanova The Villanova Wildcats won their first of two National Championships in 2016. 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. 74. 120. 40. 45. 73. I also am not including incoming recruits or transfers, as you cannot accurately rank them on the college scale yet. Chris Wright, Dayton: 13.3ppg-6.6rpg-0.9apg-0.9spg-1.3bpg-26.1mpg Comment: Emerson is an excellent rebounder, and he is a productive scorer as well, with the ability to play on the perimeter and shoot the three. D.J. Comment: It is a very tough task to stop Lawal around the rim, as his athletic and finishing ability often leads to him getting his way. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The 2010s decade comes to a close on Tuesday, ending a memorable 10-year span in college basketball. 94. He will enter next season with the second most steals per game from last season among returning players. Welcome to SI's college basketball All-Decade package, wrapping the best of the best from the 2010s. 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. 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. He needs to become more coordinated down low, and when he gains that his scoring and defensive ability will improve greatly. 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. 1. A 6-foot-9 force in the paint and known dunker, Brittney Griner shined for Baylor from the get-go. He should get more playing time next season. Look for him to gain more fame in the upcoming season. Austin Daye, Gonzaga: 12.7ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.7spg-2.1bpg-26.3mpg He averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds . Comment: Brackins is the most underrated big man in the country. Comment: The preseason Big 10 POY was slowed by injuries last season, and that caused him to hit a few slumps. Take a look back at iconic moments in NBA history from the 2010s. Malcolm Brogdon, Virginia Brogdon was at Virginia when the Cavaliers became one of the best and most consistent programs in the country. They had shooters every where as they shot 50 percent as a team throughout the tournament. 38. Josh Young, Drake: 15.4ppg-3.8rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0bpg-33.5mpg Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lauri Markkanen, DeAaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards are all likely to make their first NBA All-Star game appearance, so lets rank them. 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. Johnathon Jones, Oakland: 13.3ppg-2.8rpg-8.1apg-1.4spg-0.2bpg-37.8mpg 93. 28. 115. Charles Jenkins, Hofstra: 19.7ppg-4.8rpg-4.3apg-1.4spg-0.5bpg-35.1mpg Michael Washington, Arkansas: 15.5ppg-9.8rpg-0.9apg-1.0spg-1.3bpg-30.0mpg 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. 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. Jarvis Varnado, Miss State: 12.9ppg-8.8rpg-0.8apg-0.6spg-4.7bpg-28.1mpg R.J. Evans, Holy Cross: 13.4ppg-5.2rpg-1.6apg-1.7spg-0.2bpg-29.5mpg He is a talented player and should have a great season at the mid-major level. Comment: Collins entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. Austin Kenon, VMI: 16.3ppg-3.3rpg-2.4apg-1.4spg-0bpg-31.8mpg 88. Comment: Stitt will lead the Tigers offense once again next season, and with the return of Trevor Booker Clemson is a possible top ten team next year. Read Matt Ellentuck on the four best seasons in women's college basketball in the 2010s. 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. DeJuan Blair, Pitt Gregory Shamus / Getty Images Blair was a king of the boards. 39. 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. 109. Comment: Clemente is a little inconsistent at times, but when he gets hot he as good a playmaker as any. Comment: After drawing comparisons to the likes of Baron Davis, Holiday did not play up to par his freshmen season. This is our first version of the College Basketball player ranking for 2023. 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 . Talor Battle, Penn State: 16.7ppg-5.3rpg-5.0apg-1.2spg-0.1bpg-37.4mpg 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. It includes two players who won multiple national championships. Baylor's 19-year run in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll is over. College basketball had never seen a scorer like Trae Young before his arrival in Norman, Oklahoma. 71. 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. 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. The 30 best mens college basketball players of the decade, ranked, All 8 remaining NFL playoffs teams, ranked by likelihood of winning it all. 101. Comment: The Badgers are losing a lot of talent, and Hughes will most likely be the go to guy for Wisconsin. 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. Purdue's 7-foot-4 center is towering over the competition for Big Ten Player of the Year and has the No. 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. Howard Thompkins, Georgia: 12.6ppg-7.4rpg-0.8apg-1.0spg-1.1bpg-26.0mpg 14. 134. 81. Comment: Big Game James is a great option for the 2 or 3 position, as he has the height and strength to take on big opponents. Comment: Wise is a great scorer, but he often took a backseat to Chase Budinger and Jordan Hill this past season. 108. Solomon Alabi, Florida State: 8.4ppg-5.6rpg-0.3apg-0.5spg-2.1bpg-22.3mpg Eamonn Brennan 28 A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. 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. 13. He is also a good defender and passer, but he still has room to improve. 113. 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. 17.6 ppg, 5.6 ast, 5 reb, 1.5 stl, As the reigning 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year, Tyreke is poised to be one of the future stars in the league. Comment: Ubiles was not noticed often this past season, in part because he played along with the MAAC POY Kenny Hasbrouck. 21. 1 - Kentucky Wildcats Ryan McKee/ NCAA Photos via Getty. 100. Ricky Harris, UMass: 18.2ppg-2.9rpg-1.5apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-32.4mpg Gambling problem? 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. 26. Len is a role player for the Sacramento Kings. There was a time when Buddy Hield put on the best show in college basketball. Comment: Chism goes underrated sometimes, but he has begun to make a name for himself. Comment: Pittman has shed over 70 pounds since coming to Austin, but he is still not conditioned enough to play even half the game. 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. 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. 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. Brook Lopez (2010-present) 2012-13 All-Star. Comment: La Salle returns all key players, and Green will be leading the way. 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. 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. Comment: Scheyer has made a name for himself as a lights out shooter. 43. Comment: Hayward can drive, shoot, and handle the ball well for a forward. He has underrated finesse around the basket and can get the tough rebounds. Devin Ebanks, West Virginia: 10.5ppg-7.8rpg-2.7apg-0.8spg-0.7bpg-30.2mpg Hayward was already a bonafide scorer as the Horizon Leagues Player of the Year even before Butlers mesmerizing tournament run, but his offensive performances against talented Kansas State and Michigan State teams made him a national star. Luke Harangody, Notre Dame: 23.3ppg-11.8rpg-2.1apg-0.9spg-0.9bpg-34.2mpg Perhaps we should have known Mason would turn into a legend when he got his own theme song shortly after arriving at Kansas. 20. Comment: The Keydets lead the NCAA as a team in points scored per game, and Kenon will be the leading returning scorer. 137. UVAs charmed run to a national championship in 2019 never could have happened without players like Brogdon to lay the foundation of the program under Tony Bennett. 63. Comment: Saunders is a do-it-all player who has a great motor. 8. 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. Comment: Despite some injury problems last season he was the only freshman starter in the Final Four. He will play a bigger role with Tyrese Rice graduating. The 6-foot-10 forward dominated the paint for John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats. Kevin Coble, Northwestern: 15.5ppg-4.8rpg-2.5apg-1.3spg-0.6bpg-34.2mpg 15. 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. I welcome and enjoy any comments and critiques. 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. His deep shooting range and explosive scoring outbursts became the stuff of legends by the time he dropped 46 points at Kansas and drew a standing ovation from the away crowd. Evan Turner, Ohio State: 17.3ppg-7.1rpg-4.0apg-1.8spg-0.8bpg-36.4mpg In the age of the one-and-done, Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky was a rare case of a four-year letter winner whose star burned brighter each season he stepped onto the court. He is a great all around player, athletic with the ability to make plays around the basket on both ends of the court. He averaged 28.3 points in . 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: Holland is a talented wing with a sweet shooting stroke and scoring ability. 149. Mike Krzyzewski has run away as the all-time leader in wins and has arguably overtaken John Calipari in the one-and-done game. In 10 years there were seven different champions, with Duke, UConn and Villanova winning twice each. 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. 95. Whats incredible is that Davis was only No. You could arguably change any one of these rankings, for better or for worse, but after much research and work on this, these are the rankings I have come up with. 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. 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. Rodney Green, La Salle: 17.8ppg-5.0rpg-3.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-35.3mpg Larry Sanders, VCU: 11.3ppg-8.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-26.6mpg Christopher is the best scorer and slasher of the bunch. 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. Sylven Landesberg, Virginia: 16.6ppg-6.0rpg-2.8apg-1.0spg-0.1bpg-34.2mpg 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. A player might have better stats than another player, but he also might have played more minutes per game, which impacted the rankings. He is a borderline first round projection in the draft, but the word around Austin is that he will probably return. 129. 46. He will continue to become more known nationally along with the Bulls. 2. Price. 8. 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. The 2010s: The best players of the best decade in Virginia basketball history Malcolm Brogdon and the 2019 title team's big three lead our list of the best Cavaliers of the decade. Comment: Defenders learned and experienced much more than they should have last year about why you dont leave Oglesby open on the perimeter. 138. Many of these schools, though, might not have been even on the radar to reach this list in 2009. Chris Warren, Ole Miss: 19.6ppg-1.5rpg-4.0apg-2.5spg-0bpg-34.4mpg Ogilvy, Vanderbilt: 15.4ppg-7.1rpg-1.3apg-0.9spg-1.7bpg-27.6mpg 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: Aminu surprised many after declining to follow teammate James Johnson to the NBA Draft, where he would have most likely been a lottery selection. Williams was an unheralded recruit with eyes on the Ivy League before Rick Barnes took a chance on him at Tennessee. 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. 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. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Tuesday's 4-game slate. 6. Zion Williamson had one of the most impressive and most dominant single seasons in all of college basketball history, nonetheless the decade. Chris Wright, Georgetown: 12.5ppg-3.0rpg-3.8apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg LaceDarius Dunn, Baylor: 15.3ppg-4.6rpg-0.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.7mpg 80. Click the College for players drafted from that college. He has room to improve, but he showed signs of take over ability as a freshman. LeBron James . Alex Franklin, Siena: 13.6ppg-7.5rpg-0.9apg-1.3spg-0.7bpg-32.2mpg Comment: In my opinion Downey is the most electrifying player in the nation. Greg Monroe, Georgetown: 12.7ppg-6.5rpg-2.5apg-1.8spg-1.5bpg-30.9mpg Shawn Taggart, Memphis: 10.4ppg-7.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-1.4bpg-25.0mpg 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. Best season: 18 ppg, 4 rpg, 51% FG, 47% 3PT, 81% FT, First team All-American (sophomore year). She also accrued 736 blocked shots for her career to set the NCAA record for both men and women. 128. 85. Marcus Johnson, Dayton: 11.8ppg-3.1rpg-1.5apg-0.9spg-0.5bpg-28.3mpg It now seems he is leaning toward returning, where he would give much needed help to the depleted Tigers down low. He was a star in Durham for the next three years, averaging 17.2 points per game for the Blue Devils in that span. 130. 135. 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. Trevon Hughes, Wisconsin: 12.1ppg-3.2rpg-2.8apg-1.5spg-0bpg-32.3mpg 92. Tyler Smith, Tennessee: 17.4ppg-5.8rpg-3.4apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-32.6mpg Zach Edey, Purdue. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Comment: Thompson has always taken the backseat to Tyler Hansbrough, but he has steadily improved each season. College FB Recruiting Show; YouTube; CBSSports HQ; Paramount+; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas (0) 2010 . We've narrowed down the 10 best games in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college football. Taj Gibson, USC: 14.3ppg-9.0rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-2.9bpg-33.7mpg The passed legislation also permits college sports betting. He is an excellent rebounder and shot blocker, and can score down low consistently. Kalin Lucas, Michigan State: 14.7ppg-2.1rpg-4.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-31.9mpg Comment: McCamey will be the main scorer for the Illini, and will look to have a breakout season next year. He is also capable of defending his men in the low post. He can score, rebound, and pass well, making him one of the best all around mid-major players. 34. 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. True . 123. Walker didnt win that title single-handedly, but it sure felt like he did. 69. Comment: Robertson was 4th in the nation in three point shooting percentage and for the nations top three point shooting team nonetheless. Daniel Emerson, Mercer: 13.8ppg-10.7rpg-2.3apg-0.4spg-0.2bpg-34.9mpg 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. 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. Comment: Samuels will be the go to guy for the Cardinals next season, and I think he is fully capable of it. With the arrival of Vernon Macklin Tyus should be able to play his more natural position, small forward, more often. Mike Davis, Illinois: 11.3ppg-8.1rpg-2.0apg-0.7spg-0.6bpg-30.7mpg 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 thrives in St. Marys up-tempo offense, pushing the ball up the court and being relentless on defense. Here's a look at the five players who sit atop of the 2010 draft class. 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. 50. 145. Comment: Guards in John Caliparis system almost always flourish, and that is exactly what Tyreke Evans did. Lawrence Westbrook, Minnesota: 12.6ppg-2.5rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-24.1mpg Jamarco Warren, Charleston Southern: 17.8ppg-2.8rpg-2.8apg-.9spg-.1bpg-33.1mpg Comment:. At 68, McDermott was a prolific and efficient scorer who used his combination of size and elite shooting ability to punish opponents. Comment: Moore is the best pure scorer out of the super soph trio from Purdue. She finished her career with 3,527 total points, more than any other player besides LSU's Pete Maravich, who left college in 1970. He is not that great of a passer, which can lead to a one-dimensional game sometimes. Comment: Davis entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. 3 Boilermakers off to a . Top 10 2010s NBA Basketball Players. Osiris Eldridge, Illinois State: 14.0ppg-6.2rpg-2.4apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-34.8mpg 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. 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. Raymar Morgan, Michigan State: 10.2ppg-5.3rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-22.5mpg As a freshman, she blocked 223 shots to set the NCAA women's basketball record in blocked shots in a single season. 142. 18. 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. Jermaine Dixon, Pittsburgh: 8.4ppg-2.6rpg-2.0apg-1.4spg-0.7bpg-24.6mpg 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. Comment: The brother of former Maryland standout Juan Dixon had a great freshman season for the Panthers. Comment: Wesley is a little raw, but he will be the go to guy in the post with the departure of Gary Wilkinson. Comment: Warren started to gain interest across the country last season, including the likes of Dick Vitale, and is one of the more exciting players to watch. Theo Robertson, California: 13.1ppg-3.9rpg-2.5apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-33.5mpg 11 recruit in the state of the Illinois when he entered Wisconsin as a three-star prospect. 5 NBA players who will likely make their first All-Star appearance, ranked. The Razorbacks slumped after that, and it will partially be up to Fortson to help Arkansas rebound. 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. The Bears had been ranked for 365 consecutive polls before falling out Monday after losing twice last week. 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. Stats:22.6 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 2.1 SPG, 1.8 BPG. He is an excellent shooter, but can be a liability defensively at times. 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. 60. He is an efficient point guard and has the ability to dish and drive or pull up for the jump shot. 59. Comment: He is already the age of a senior, and it is unlikely his stock in the draft will rise much even if he returns to school for his last year of eligibility, so I expect him to stay put in the draft. Shelvin Mack, Butler: 11.9ppg-4.4rpg-3.5apg-1.1spg-0bpg-30.7mpg Before he was plagued by back issues, Sullinger felt like the most dependable offensive big man in America. Comment: Passed up his status as a guaranteed lottery pick in the NBA draft to return for his sophomore season. Young grew up in Norman and chose to play for his hometown school at Oklahoma over offers from bluebloods. Villanova averaged 32 wins per season during Harts four years in school. 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. Gordon Hayward, Butler: 13.1ppg-6.5rpg-2.0apg-1.5spg-0.9bpg-32.7mpg Just know you want him on your team. Comment: Walker had a great freshman season, showing much talent while backing up point guard A.J. Napier must have been studying Kemba Walker when he came off the bench to help UConn win the national championship as a freshman. Samardo Samuels, Louisville: 11.8ppg-4.9rpg-0.9apg-0.6spg-1.3bpg-25.1mpg Mike Singletary, Texas Tech: 12.2ppg-5.8rpg-1.8apg-0.5spg-0.4bpg-23.1mpg He is a good scorer and defender in the low post, making him one of the best undersized forwards in the country. There is no fiercer competitor than him in the nation. Demontez Stitt, Clemson: 8.7ppg-2.4rpg-3.8apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-25.9mpg This list weighs contributions from mens college basketball players between the 2009-2010 season and the 2018-2019 season. 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: Fisher was the 6th man off the bench for the Wildcats, but next season he will most likely start. Comment: Hazell is one of the best scorers in the nation, putting up six 30 point games this past season. 83. Joe Harden, UC Davis: 14.8ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0.3bpg-32.8mpg 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. 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. Marcus Morris, Kansas: 7.4ppg-4.7rpg-1.1apg-1.0spg-0.3bpg-18.5mpg Jerome Randle, California: 18.3ppg-3.0rpg-5.0apg-0.7spg-0bpg-35.3mpg Kaminsky was only considered the No. 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. He also has great court vision because of it, which leads to more baskets in transition. 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. Greivis Vasquez, Maryland: 17.5ppg-5.4rpg-5.0apg-1.4spg-0.4bpg-34.6mpg Cory Higgins, Colorado: 17.4ppg-5.4rpg-2.6apg-1.9spg-0.4bpg-37.0mpg He is a lights out shooter who can score consistently. Paul George, Fresno State: 14.3ppg-6.2rpg-1.9apg-1.7spg-1.0bpg-34.6mpg Comment: Koshwal is a raw talent, but he is dominant on the boards. 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. Damian Saunders, Duquesne: 13.1ppg-7.6rpg-2.3apg-2.1spg-2.4bpg-34.6mpg He first earned minutes under Tom Cream as a defensive stopper as a sophomore. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; . I'm not going to lie, I completely forgot about Casey Jacobsen until I. 66. 5. 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. 53. Andy Brown Analyst II December 29, 2010 Comments. Comment: Johnson is raw, but he has excellent athletic ability which means great upside. He is also a great defender and shooter. . 5 all-time leading scorer and as the sports first three-time All-American since Patrick Ewing. Jerome Jordan, Tulsa: 13.8ppg-8.6rpg-0.9apg-0.4spg-2.5bpg-27.0mpg 33. 11. 16. No one else on this list has two titles and a Wooden Award. 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. 139. 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. 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. 1:00. Posted two 30 point games this past season, and possesses star and game changing talent. Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. 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. All hail the greatest regular season Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL. Tony Crocker, Oklahoma: 9.6ppg-3.2rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.9mpg The latest in a long line of Duke villains, Grayson Allen was as much a star in the eyes of the Blue Devil faithful as he was a terror to the rest of the college basketball world. He is long armed, athletic, and has excellent timing, which are all attributes of a great shot blocker. Courtney Fortson, Alabama: 14.8ppg-5.5rpg-5.9apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-32.8mpg Delvon Roe, Michigan State: 5.6ppg-5.2rpg-0.9apg-0.4spg-0.8bpg-17.9mpg 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. 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. By leveraging his incredible athleticism on both ends, Oladipo turned into one of the most impactful players of the decade. The 7-footer appeared in three Sweet Sixteens, two Final Fours, and a title game during his time with the Badgers. Stats:17.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 2.7 BPG. It was the most . 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. His quickness defensively is mostly overlooked. Jonathan Tavernari, BYU: 15.7ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-31.6mpg 127. DeShawn Sims, Michigan: 15.4ppg-6.8rpg-0.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-30.7mpg Craig Brackins, Iowa State: 20.2ppg-9.5rpg-1.3apg-0.5spg-0.9bpg-32.5mpg 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. Comment: While Randle is shorter than most point guards, he contains the speed and court savvy to make up for it. John Holland, Boston University: 18.1ppg-5.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-35.5mpg Jamarco Warren, Charleston Southern: 17.8ppg-2.8rpg-2.8apg-0.9spg-0.1bpg-33.1mpg The end of the decade and, alas, our countdown is nearly complete. Slaughter, Western Kentucky: 16.0ppg-3.1rpg-3.6apg-1.3spg-0bpg-34.6mpg Comment: Davis really matured during the season, and became a good rebounder and inside scorer. Buckeyes fans will never forget his deep buzzer-beater to stun Michigan in the Big Ten tournament. Patrick Christopher, California: 14.5ppg-3.8rpg-2.1apg-0.8spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg Andrew Nicholson, St. Bonaventure: 12.5ppg-6.0rpg-0.2apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-25.1mpg Comment: Rosario came in as freshman and instantly became the main Duke's Zion Williamson, Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, and Oklahoma's. 10. Comment: Lowhorn is an excellent inside scorer and offensive player down low, as well as a decent rebounder. 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. Rakim Sanders, Boston College: 12.9ppg-4.4rpg-1.5apg-1.6spg-0.8bpg-27.6mpg 47. Matt Howard, Butler: 14.8ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-27.8mpg JaMychal Green, Alabama: 10.3ppg-7.6rpg-0.8apg-0.9spg-1.6bpg-24.8mpg Note: Check out my website, thesportingrave.com. He would have been a lottery pick in the NBA draft, but he opted to return to school. Greens impact has never been fully captured by statistics or accolades. He broke out in the NCAA tournament, scoring 35 points the opening round and finishing the tourney 16-24 from downtown. He should only improve next season. Comment: Morgan slumped his junior season, as he was injured and never really got back on track. With Hansbrough gone he has the opportunity to be the main man down low for the Heels. Check back for updated and expanded rankings after the 2009-2010 season. Virginia has already retired his number. 132. 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. 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. VanVleet and Wichita running mate Ron Baker survive as the decades most iconic mid-major superstar duo. After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hields star exploded as a senior. 37. Comment: Calathes has great size at 66 for the point guard position. 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. 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