107. He has amazing quickness, a great shooting touch, and quick hands on defense. 2026; 2025; 2024 . In his freshman season, Virginia went 22-10 six more. Like many other players on this list, he won both the Naismith Player of the Year and John R. Wooden awards in his senior season. This is our first version of the College Basketball player ranking for 2023. Comment: Allen really came out and showed he is not a liability and can play consistently in the post, and he will look to show even more next season. 2. PAllen Stinnett, Creighton: 12.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-26.3mpg In 10 years there were seven different champions, with Duke, UConn and Villanova winning twice each. 21. 87. Look for him to gain more fame in the upcoming season. 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. 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. A bit undersized, but he goes up strong for every basket and rebound. He still has great potential, and I expect him to rebound his senior season. Comment: Over the past season Butler has grown into an elite scorer, putting up 43 points against Villanova. Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. He is an excellent rebounder and shot blocker, and can score down low consistently. Malcolm Brogdon, Virginia Brogdon was at Virginia when the Cavaliers became one of the best and most consistent programs in the country. 14. 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. 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. He is a talented player and should have a great season at the mid-major level. Barkley spent three years of college running away from defenders for 3,843 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns. It includes two players who won multiple national championships. McCaffrey could very well have been the greatest dual-threat back to ever grace a college football game. 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: Vasquez is one of the better all around point guards, many times out hustling his opponent on loose ball plays, and finishing around the rim. Quincy Pondexter, Washington: 12.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.6apg-0.7spg-0.4bpg-28.1mpg Patrick Mills, Saint Marys: 18.4ppg-2.4rpg-3.9apg-2.2spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg Sylven Landesberg, Virginia: 16.6ppg-6.0rpg-2.8apg-1.0spg-0.1bpg-34.2mpg Nic Wise, Arizona: 15.7ppg-2.5rpg-4.6apg-1.5spg-0.1bpg-36.4mpg 49. 32. Elliot Williams, Duke: 4.2ppg-2.3rpg-0.7apg-0.6spg-0bpg-16.6mpg 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. He will continue to become more known nationally along with the Bulls. Caleb Swanigan, PF, Purdue "Biggie" entered Purdue with sky-high expectations as the program's. 140. Luke Babbitt, Nevada: 16.9ppg-7.4rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.7bpg-32.6mpg 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. The Bears had been ranked for 365 consecutive polls before falling out Monday after losing twice last week. Comment: Fredette will return as one of the top mid-major guards, containing great court vision and defensive ability. 79. 46. Derrick Brown, Xavier: 13.7ppg-6.1rpg-1.9apg-0.7spg-0.9bpg-29.5mpg Comment: Next season is the time for Wright to step it up. He will have the opportunity to have a big impact his senior season this year with UNC. Comment: James is as athletic and versatile as any forward in the nation. 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. As a junior, he turned into a legend. 57. 84. 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. Matt Howard, Butler: 14.8ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-27.8mpg His triple-double and emotion in Marylands win over North Carolina showed he has the leadership and courage to never back down. 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. 126. It now seems he is leaning toward returning, where he would give much needed help to the depleted Tigers down low. He would have been a lottery pick in the NBA draft, but he opted to return to school. Despite playing with a revolving door of teammates in his four years in Lawrence, Frank Mason III thrived as a point guard for Bill Self's Jayhawks. Jermaine Dixon, Pittsburgh: 8.4ppg-2.6rpg-2.0apg-1.4spg-0.7bpg-24.6mpg Damion James, Texas: 15.4ppg-9.2rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.9bpg-29.5mpg He has played well at times, but not consistently enough. 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. 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. 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. Here's how I ranked the greatest college basketball players I have watched since 2001: 64. With Hasheem Thabeet going to the pros, he will be the top guy down low for UConn. College FB Recruiting Show; YouTube; CBSSports HQ; Paramount+; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina (0) 2010 . 113. Walker was a talented but enigmatic scorer during his first two seasons at UConn. 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. Comment: Faried is a complete beast, on the boards and on defense. Adrian Oliver, San Jose State: 17.1ppg-2.3rpg-2.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-31.8mpg Comment: Sanders has good length and is a great defensive player in terms of guarding the perimeter. 119. Patrick Christopher, California: 14.5ppg-3.8rpg-2.1apg-0.8spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg Luke Harangody, Notre Dame: 23.3ppg-11.8rpg-2.1apg-0.9spg-0.9bpg-34.2mpg Comment: Thompson has always taken the backseat to Tyler Hansbrough, but he has steadily improved each season. There, he knocked off John Calpiaris Kentucky team and then Brad Stevens, Gordon Hayward and Butler to bring a national championship to Storrs. DeShawn Sims, Michigan: 15.4ppg-6.8rpg-0.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-30.7mpg 143. 101. There is no fiercer competitor than him in the nation. Terrell Stoglin, G, (2010-2012) Career Average: 16.4 points, 2.6 assists, 0.7 steals. Youngs production slipped a bit during the second half of his freshman season under the weight of needing to carry the offense on every possession, but his most brilliant moments four 40+ point games, 11 double-digit assist efforts helped make him one of the most dazzling one-and-dones in recent memory. He is an efficient point guard and has the ability to dish and drive or pull up for the jump shot. Where could Tom Brady land next, and does anybody want him? Walker didnt win that title single-handedly, but it sure felt like he did. Craig Brackins, Iowa State: 20.2ppg-9.5rpg-1.3apg-0.5spg-0.9bpg-32.5mpg 144. No college player this decade had a higher box score plus-minus and no one in the modern era has ever matched his sterling 70.2 percent true shooting percentage while averaging at least 13 shots per game. Long before he was the glue of the NBAs newest dynasty, Green was a four-year marvel at Michigan State whose game refused to be put in a box. 33. 97. Her output only increased from there, peaking at a whopping 31.6 points per game during her senior year. 71. Though he only stood 61, Trey Burke was a giant on the court during his two seasons at Michigan. She also accrued 736 blocked shots for her career to set the NCAA record for both men and women. If Pittman could play at least 25 minutes a game, he would be one of the most dominant centers in the country. Comment: Sallie is arguably the best three point shooter in the nation, but his problem was he did not get enough exposure. 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. 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. It is still unknown if he will stay in the draft or not. Kaminsky was only considered the No. He started to pick up his play toward the end of the season, in large part because of his shooting ability. I hope you enjoy these rankings as much as I have creating them! Comment: Samuels will be the go to guy for the Cardinals next season, and I think he is fully capable of it. Comment: After two years of playing the part of a role player, Dunn will be the go to scorer for Baylor next season. 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. 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. Comment: Sims is one of the more underrated forwards, but next season he as well as the whole Michigan team will return, and he will look to have a breakout season. Kenneth Faried, Morehead State: 13.9ppg-13.0rpg-1.4apg-1.9spg-1.9bpg-30.1mpg 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. Comment: The preseason Big 10 POY was slowed by injuries last season, and that caused him to hit a few slumps. Now we turn to college hoops, the most parity-driven of any of the aforementioned sports this decade. 146. 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. If you did not hear of him last season, you will hear plenty of him next season. Comment: Harris is an electrifying scorer, but sometimes his game can be one-dimensional, which is an area he needs to work on. Ryan Wittman, Cornell: 18.5ppg-3.6rpg-2.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-34.1mpg Gordon Hayward, Butler: 13.1ppg-6.5rpg-2.0apg-1.5spg-0.9bpg-32.7mpg 27. 580 games, 10,064 points, 859 assists, 3,455 rebounds, 330 steals, 1,020 blocks. Jamarco Warren, Charleston Southern: 17.8ppg-2.8rpg-2.8apg-.9spg-.1bpg-33.1mpg Comment:. 68. 100. 44. Comment: Eldridge entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. 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. Willie Warren, Oklahoma: 14.6ppg-2.2rpg-3.1apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-31.3mpg 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. Comment: The freshman Williams took over for senior Greg Paulus at point guard for the Blue Devils, and played well to keep that spot. 82. 147. 142. He is a solid rebounder, but he does lack a little toughness down low at times. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina. 80. 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. Eamonn Brennan 28 Terrence Oglesby, Clemson: 13.2ppg-1.7rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0bpg-25.8mpg 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. Whats incredible is that Davis was only No. Note: Check out my website, thesportingrave.com. He is not that great of a passer, which can lead to a one-dimensional game sometimes. Len is a role player for the Sacramento Kings. 103. His numbers were still excellent 14.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game on 65 percent true shooting -- but his impact was even greater. 125. Chris Warren, Ole Miss: 19.6ppg-1.5rpg-4.0apg-2.5spg-0bpg-34.4mpg DeJuan Blair, Pitt Gregory Shamus / Getty Images Blair was a king of the boards. Comment: Jones can shoot, score, and has an underrated basketball IQ. William Buford, Ohio State: 11.3ppg-3.7rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-0.4bpg-29.3mpg Damian Saunders, Duquesne: 13.1ppg-7.6rpg-2.3apg-2.1spg-2.4bpg-34.6mpg 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. Simply put he's turning in one of the greatest college basketball seasons ever while leading Purdue into a surprise top 5. Jon Scheyer, Duke: 14.9ppg-3.6rpg-2.8apg-1.6spg-0.2bpg-32.8mpg Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. Stats:17.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 2.7 BPG. 55. 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. These are the players that defined college basketball in the 2010s. It is not that he is not a good defender, but it often seems he could care less and lacks aggressiveness. Comment: He is the brother of former Gonzaga standout Derek Raivio, and he possesses an even greater scoring ability. 8. Comment: Nevada seems to have a recent history of big men, and Babbitt is the next in line. Comment: Saunders is a do-it-all player who has a great motor. Comment: Taggart will have graduated by next season, and the impression was he wanted to get out and play professionally somewhere if not the NBA. Demontez Stitt, Clemson: 8.7ppg-2.4rpg-3.8apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-25.9mpg 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. Virginia has already retired his number. 14. 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. James, who operated as the face of the league in the. 38. In his tenure with Kansas, Mason made four NCAA tournaments and back-to-back Elite Eight appearances in his junior and senior seasons. Just know you want him on your team. 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. 26. Terrico White, Ole Miss: 13.7ppg-3.4rpg-2.3apg-0.8spg-0.3bpg-30.0mpg Comment: Fisher was the 6th man off the bench for the Wildcats, but next season he will most likely start. 89. No one summed up the two-way intensity of the Pitino years in Louisville better than Smith. Take a look back at iconic moments in NBA history from the 2010s. He should only improve next season. 74. 112. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; . James Florence, Mercer: 20.8ppg-3.5rpg-3.7apg-2.3spg-0.1bpg-34.1mpg Stanley Robinson, UConn: 8.5ppg-5.9rpg-1.2apg-0.6spg-1.1bpg-24.9mpg 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. 10. 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. Comment: The sharp shooting guard is expected to return, giving California one of the most dangerous backcourts in the nation. The 6-foot-2 freshman torched every opponent he faced in his lone season as a Sooner, sinking long-range shots, dishing flashy dimes, and eliciting comparisons to two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry. 8. I expect him to return to Kentucky after declaring for the draft without hiring an agent. 1. His rare combination of size, inside-out scoring, and the ability to run the team as a de facto point guard made him arguably the most complete college guard of the last 10 years. 41. 43. As a freshman he showed great signs of maturity in terms of basketball IQ. R.J. Evans, Holy Cross: 13.4ppg-5.2rpg-1.6apg-1.7spg-0.2bpg-29.5mpg It was the most . 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. 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: Despite some injury problems last season he was the only freshman starter in the Final Four. He also has great court vision because of it, which leads to more baskets in transition. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. 90. Kevin Coble, Northwestern: 15.5ppg-4.8rpg-2.5apg-1.3spg-0.6bpg-34.2mpg 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. A truly elite athlete, Clarkes pogo stick hops made him an intimidating shot blocker and mesmerizing alley-oop threat. Kyle Filipowski Comment: Collins is the best combination of strength, quickness, and ball-handling ability in the nation. He was a star in Durham for the next three years, averaging 17.2 points per game for the Blue Devils in that span. Omar Samhan, Saint Marys: 14.1ppg-9.4rpg-1.6apg-0.4spg-2.0bpg-29.6mpg Smith rotates players early and often, making it hard to make a firm impact. After averaging 21 points and five assists as a senior, Mason swept the national player of the year awards in 2017. He is an excellent three point and free throw shooter, and can create his own shot when needed. He is quick and a physical defender for his size as well. Tai Wesley, Utah State: 12.0ppg-6.0rpg-2.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-29.1mpg 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. 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. Comment: Koshwal is a raw talent, but he is dominant on the boards. He was the type of player every coach would love to build their program around. 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. Click the Team for players drafted by that franchise. Comment: Tavernari is a versatile all around forward, who can post up down low or shoot the outside shot. Comment: Wesley is a little raw, but he will be the go to guy in the post with the departure of Gary Wilkinson. He was second on the team in scoring, and first in rebounds, steals, and blocks. A 6-foot-9 force in the paint and known dunker, Brittney Griner shined for Baylor from the get-go. Chris Wright, Dayton: 13.3ppg-6.6rpg-0.9apg-0.9spg-1.3bpg-26.1mpg 60. Dwayne Collins, Miami: 10.6ppg-7.3rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.4bpg-24.9mpg Comment: Johnson is raw, but he has excellent athletic ability which means great upside. Christian McCaffrey. Gerald Henderson, Duke: 16.5ppg-4.9rpg-2.5apg-1.2spg-0.8bpg-29.7mpg Testudo Times Podcast: Where does Maryland mens basketball stand? Gibson is one of the best interior defenders in the nation, and is also one of the best finishers around the rim. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard progressed from a 5.0 point, 4.1 rebound-per-game contributor off the bench during his freshman season to racking up in an impressive, 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game as a senior. Tyreke Evans, Memphis: 17.1ppg-5.4rpg-3.9apg-2.1spg-0.8bpg-29.0mpg Michael Washington, Arkansas: 15.5ppg-9.8rpg-0.9apg-1.0spg-1.3bpg-30.0mpg Comment: Passed up his status as a guaranteed lottery pick in the NBA draft to return for his sophomore season. 9. Comment: La Salle returns all key players, and Green will be leading the way. He is also a good rebounder and interior defender. 4. 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. Here are my rankings for the Top 150 College Basketball Players for the 2009-2010 season. Been a lottery pick in the nation, 7.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 2.7 BPG ; MaxPreps Shop... 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