I welcome and enjoy any comments and critiques. Austin Daye, Gonzaga: 12.7ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.7spg-2.1bpg-26.3mpg Evan Turner, Ohio State: 17.3ppg-7.1rpg-4.0apg-1.8spg-0.8bpg-36.4mpg Roburt Sallie, Memphis: 5.8ppg-1.6rpg-0.8apg-0.8spg-0.3bpg-15.3mpg 20. 131. Michael Washington, Arkansas: 15.5ppg-9.8rpg-0.9apg-1.0spg-1.3bpg-30.0mpg Ed Davis, North Carolina: 6.7ppg-6.6rpg-0.6apg-0.4spg-1.7bpg-18.8mpg William Buford, Ohio State: 11.3ppg-3.7rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-0.4bpg-29.3mpg Where could Tom Brady land next, and does anybody want him? This is our first version of the College Basketball player ranking for 2023. 4. Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. Kyle Singler, Duke: 16.5ppg-7.7rpg-2.4apg-1.5spg-1.0bpg-32.2mpg Brunsons resume speaks for itself. Comment: Calathes has great size at 66 for the point guard position. Comment: The reigning Horizon League POY will return along with the entire Butler team, and will look to be more competitive than ever. 1. 126. Posted two 30 point games this past season, and possesses star and game changing talent. We've narrowed down the 10 best games in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college football. He started to pick up his play toward the end of the season, in large part because of his shooting ability. 5 NBA players who will likely make their first All-Star appearance, ranked. 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. 117. and that makes Miller one of the most impactful players in college basketball. It seems like he has unlimited range, and can hit from anywhere on the floor. 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. 33. Comment: Scheyer has made a name for himself as a lights out shooter. 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. A three-time consensus first-team All-American, McDermott led the Bluejays to three NCAA tournament appearances and two conference tournament championships between 2011 and 2014. Mac Koshwal, DePaul: 12.2ppg-9.6rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.4bpg-32.1mpg Comment: Saunders is a do-it-all player who has a great motor. Turner has had a long but unspectacular pro career after riding his monster junior season to become the No. He is a lights out shooter who can score consistently. 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. He was the type of player every coach would love to build their program around. Players who have hired an agent for the draft or are graduating or leaving will not be included. He was, in all regards, the greatest college running back of his generation. 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. 7 on his own team in usage rate. 47. 35. 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. 6. 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. 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. 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. Jared Quayle, Utah State: 13.1ppg-6.0rpg-3.7apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-30.2mpg 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. Kaminsky was only considered the No. Greens impact has never been fully captured by statistics or accolades. He will now be the main guy in Arizona, and will have the chance to be a star. He is an excellent rebounder and shot blocker, and can score down low consistently. He had deep shooting range (just ask Kansas), the quickness and power to burn anyone off the dribble, and the skill to set up his talented teammates. Nik Raivio, Portland: 16.0ppg-6.5rpg-2.4apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-30.9mpg Malcolm Delaney, Virginia Tech: 18.1ppg-4.0rpg-4.5apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-36.9mpg 138. Lets rank the NFL teams still standing in the divisional round. Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. 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. 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. 19. He is nothing short of dominant, posting 16 double-doubles, including a 42 point, 14 rebound game against Cole Aldrich and Kansas. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Tuesday's 4-game slate. Comment: Samhan will be the main post player for the Gaels next season, and if Patty Mills leaves he will have to step up his play and leadership even more. In his tenure at Michigan State, Valentine appeared in three Sweet Sixteens, two Elite Eights, and a Final Four and earned many publications' Player of the Year awards in 2016. He is a talented player and should have a great season at the mid-major level. He will be the leading returning scorer for the Hurricanes next season. Here's a look at the five players who sit atop of the 2010 draft class. 150. Comment: Crocker has been known as more of a role player for the Sooners, but in the upcoming season he will have the chance to step in to a lead role. Comment: Nicholson had a great freshman season playing in the A-10, and he should get even better next season. Howard has a motor that never stops, and is a great inspiration to his teammates. In each of the four seasons Jimmer Fredette spent at Brigham Young, he improved his point totals by at least five points. He posted five consecutive 1,000-point seasons during the decade before sharply falling off. Team Success: Five NCAA wins. Known for his signature speed and high-flying forays to the rim, Smith was the catalyst for Rick Pitinos best Louisville teams, including the 2013 national champions. Comment: Morgan slumped his junior season, as he was injured and never really got back on track. Comment: The sharp shooting guard is expected to return, giving California one of the most dangerous backcourts in the nation. 97. His role will be as big as he lets it be, and if he plays to his potential he can be one if the best big men in the country. 8. He is quick and a physical defender for his size as well. Comment: While Randle is shorter than most point guards, he contains the speed and court savvy to make up for it. Wayne Chism, Tennessee: 13.7ppg-8.0rpg-1.2apg-0.8spg-1.0bpg-25.7mpg Kyle Filipowski LeBron James . I hope you enjoy these rankings as much as I have creating them! Chris Wright, Dayton: 13.3ppg-6.6rpg-0.9apg-0.9spg-1.3bpg-26.1mpg Len is a role player for the Sacramento Kings. Paul George, Fresno State: 14.3ppg-6.2rpg-1.9apg-1.7spg-1.0bpg-34.6mpg Comment: Rosario came in as freshman and instantly became the main He can score, rebound, and pass well, making him one of the best all around mid-major players. The cutting-edge offense being run by the Marquette men's basketball team has earned rave reviews from the entire spectrum of hoops hipsters. Comment: Davis played limited minutes off the bench for UNCs championship team, but he provided excellent defensive support. Gerald Lee, Old Dominion: 15.5ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.8bpg-30.8mpg Solomon Alabi, Florida State: 8.4ppg-5.6rpg-0.3apg-0.5spg-2.1bpg-22.3mpg Jon Scheyer, Duke: 14.9ppg-3.6rpg-2.8apg-1.6spg-0.2bpg-32.8mpg 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. Comment: Wright led the way to the national spotlight for Dayton, and he contains great athleticism and versatility. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. 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. Quincy Pondexter, Washington: 12.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.6apg-0.7spg-0.4bpg-28.1mpg Tasmin Mitchell, LSU: 16.3ppg-7.2rpg-1.9apg-1.6spg-0.7bpg-32.5mpg 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. Edwin Ubiles, Siena: 15.0ppg-4.9rpg-2.1apg-1.5spg-1.0bpg-33.5mpg I also am not including incoming recruits or transfers, as you cannot accurately rank them on the college scale yet. Williams was an unheralded recruit with eyes on the Ivy League before Rick Barnes took a chance on him at Tennessee. He averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds . 79. 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. 101. Comment: Samuels will be the go to guy for the Cardinals next season, and I think he is fully capable of it. 119. Denis Clemente, Kansas State: 15.0ppg-2.4rpg-3.5apg-0.8spg-0bpg-29.8mpg 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. The 7-footer appeared in three Sweet Sixteens, two Final Fours, and a title game during his time with the Badgers. 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. 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. 103. Doneal Mack, Memphis: 8.7ppg-2.1rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-25.1mpg A young Karl Towns was such a big deal as a recruit that a) he was good enough to play on the Dominican Republics national team as a 16-year-old, and b) John Calipari agreed to coach DR teams for two years as a way to get closer to him. 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. 98. A defensive-minded wing who eventually grew into a primary offensive option, Hart put up huge BPM and win shares numbers all four years with the Wildcats. He then poured in 16 points in 21 minutes during the national championship game, helping Duke to its fifth title in the Krzyzewski era. Tai Wesley, Utah State: 12.0ppg-6.0rpg-2.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-29.1mpg He first earned minutes under Tom Cream as a defensive stopper as a sophomore. Comment: Thompson has always taken the backseat to Tyler Hansbrough, but he has steadily improved each season. Walker didnt win that title single-handedly, but it sure felt like he did. At his best, Colson was something like Draymond Light, an undersized big man whose incredible rebounding and defensive chops mixed with crafty scoring ability made him a unique weapon for Mike Brey. Comment: Robertson was 4th in the nation in three point shooting percentage and for the nations top three point shooting team nonetheless. As a freshman he showed great signs of maturity in terms of basketball IQ. Clarkes transfer from San Jose State to Gonzaga felt like an afterthought nationally until the entire basketball world realized how breathtaking his talent was. Willie Warren, Oklahoma: 14.6ppg-2.2rpg-3.1apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-31.3mpg 18. 100. 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. Deonta Vaughn, Cincinnati: 15.3ppg-4.0rpg-4.7apg-1.3spg-0bpg-35.8mpg Ten Best College Basketball Games of the 2010s. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; . 85. 135. He is a solid rebounder, but he does lack a little toughness down low at times. 109. 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. Comment: After drawing comparisons to the likes of Baron Davis, Holiday did not play up to par his freshmen season. 107. 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. During Villanova's 2016 national championship run, he scored at least 13 points in every game for a total of 95 points in six games. He is am aggressive rebounder and inside scorer, and has recently developed an outside game, showing he is more than capable of hitting the three when needed. 14. He has amazing quickness, a great shooting touch, and quick hands on defense. He was a star in Durham for the next three years, averaging 17.2 points per game for the Blue Devils in that span. Click the Team for players drafted by that franchise. Comment: He is the son of legend Ralph Sampson, and has great upside and size. 136. Best College Basketball Teams Of The 2010s 2015-16 Villanova. Comment: Young is a slashing wing that can get the dirty work done, and carry a team on his play to victory. He was a lock to be an All-American and contender for the Wooden Award as a senior before the injury. 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. As a junior, he turned into a legend. 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. He broke out in the NCAA tournament, scoring 35 points the opening round and finishing the tourney 16-24 from downtown. 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