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. I hope you enjoy these rankings as much as I have creating them! 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. Devan Downey, South Carolina: 19.8ppg-2.8rpg-4.5apg-2.9spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg Bryan Davis, Texas A&M: 10.8ppg-6.5rpg-1.0apg-0.7spg-1.4bpg-26.7mpg 66. He will continue to become more known nationally along with the Bulls. 4. Demetri McCamey, Illinois: 11.5ppg-2.6rpg-4.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-30.6mpg Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. 36. Comment: White took advantage of several Ole Miss injuries and took over the lead role in many games. 42. He started to pick up his play toward the end of the season, in large part because of his shooting ability. Greens impact has never been fully captured by statistics or accolades. 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. Players who have hired an agent for the draft or are graduating or leaving will not be included. Comment: Wesley is a little raw, but he will be the go to guy in the post with the departure of Gary Wilkinson. Keep in mind while 150 seems like a lot of room, it isnt and there are tons of talented players in the country. Patrick Mills, Saint Marys: 18.4ppg-2.4rpg-3.9apg-2.2spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg In his freshman season, Virginia went 22-10 six more. 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. This is our first version of the College Basketball player ranking for 2023. Rodney Green, La Salle: 17.8ppg-5.0rpg-3.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-35.3mpg 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. He should get more playing time next season. In addition to leading being the Cardinals No. 95. Young grew up in Norman and chose to play for his hometown school at Oklahoma over offers from bluebloods. 70. 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. 61. Comment: Thompkins had a good freshman year, but he should continue to improve. 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. He thrives in St. Marys up-tempo offense, pushing the ball up the court and being relentless on defense. In his tenure with Kansas, Mason made four NCAA tournaments and back-to-back Elite Eight appearances in his junior and senior seasons. Daye can score and beat his man to the rim, but because of his skinniness he often gets pushed around down low. Kalin Lucas, Michigan State: 14.7ppg-2.1rpg-4.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-31.9mpg Keeping Ohio State quiet won't be the easiest . Al-Farouq Aminu, Wake Forest: 12.9ppg-8.2rpg-1.5apg-1.0spg-1.2bpg-29.0mpg Nick Calathes, Florida: 17.2ppg-5.3rpg-6.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg Tyler Smith, Tennessee: 17.4ppg-5.8rpg-3.4apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-32.6mpg As an All-American,. 110. 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. Stoglin started 45 of the 65 games in his short two-year . He is also an excellent three point shooter for the nations top three point shooting team, shooting 46% from beyond the arc. 94. . 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. 97. 7 on his own team in usage rate. Terrico White, Ole Miss: 13.7ppg-3.4rpg-2.3apg-0.8spg-0.3bpg-30.0mpg A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. A 7-foot shooter who felt like he was born to play in Bo Ryans offensive system, Kaminsky made a major jump to become a First Team All-Big Ten player as a junior before blossoming into the national player of the year as a senior. 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. Terrell Stoglin, G, (2010-2012) Career Average: 16.4 points, 2.6 assists, 0.7 steals. Shawn Taggart, Memphis: 10.4ppg-7.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-1.4bpg-25.0mpg Gordon Hayward, Butler: 13.1ppg-6.5rpg-2.0apg-1.5spg-0.9bpg-32.7mpg 106. ETwaun Moore, Purdue: 13.8ppg-4.6rpg-3.0apg-1.1spg-0.4bpg-33.0mpg He is a good scorer and defender in the low post, making him one of the best undersized forwards in the country. 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. 46. Comment: Jenkins is a good sized wing that can score in bunches at a time. 30. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. Michael Shapiro. Comment: He started out strong last season, but he later started to go under the radar. Dexter Pittman, Texas: 10.0ppg-5.2rpg-0.4apg-0.4spg-1.0bpg-16.6mpg 145. Comment: After a Final Four run, Reynolds has proved many doubters wrong that said he is not capable of leading a team to the top. She also accrued 736 blocked shots for her career to set the NCAA record for both men and women. 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. He will take over point this year for UConn, and has the chance to be a star. He has amazing quickness, a great shooting touch, and quick hands on defense. He also does a good job at setting the tempo in an up-tempo or half court offense. By leveraging his incredible athleticism on both ends, Oladipo turned into one of the most impactful players of the decade. Luke Harangody, Notre Dame: 23.3ppg-11.8rpg-2.1apg-0.9spg-0.9bpg-34.2mpg 14. He has above average court vision, pushing the ball in transition and hitting the open man at the right time. Sylven Landesberg, Virginia: 16.6ppg-6.0rpg-2.8apg-1.0spg-0.1bpg-34.2mpg I welcome and enjoy any comments and critiques. Barkley spent three years of college running away from defenders for 3,843 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns. 74. The passed legislation also permits college sports betting. Comment: Johnson is raw, but he has excellent athletic ability which means great upside. 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 didn't win many awards, but Lopez accumulated plenty of statistics during the 2010s. 44. 138. 82. It includes two players who won multiple national championships. 13. Stats:22.6 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 2.1 SPG, 1.8 BPG. Comment: If Eglseder is given more minutes next season, he has the chance to break onto the national scene. Kirk Cousins is never going to win anything because hes a Costco hotdog. Sullinger was a consensus top-three recruit entering Ohio State and lived up to every bit of hype. Jamarco Warren, Charleston Southern: 17.8ppg-2.8rpg-2.8apg-.9spg-.1bpg-33.1mpg Comment:. 111. Check back for updated and expanded rankings after the 2009-2010 season. I'm not going to lie, I completely forgot about Casey Jacobsen until I. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina. 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. Walker was a talented but enigmatic scorer during his first two seasons at UConn. 7 seed heading into the tournament, UConn rode Napiers tough shot-making off the dribble all the way through the field, with his 22 points against Kentucky sealing the title. The 30 best mens college basketball players of the decade, ranked, All 8 remaining NFL playoffs teams, ranked by likelihood of winning it all. 100. Gerald Henderson, Duke: 16.5ppg-4.9rpg-2.5apg-1.2spg-0.8bpg-29.7mpg I expect him to return to Kentucky after declaring for the draft without hiring an agent. Comment: Despite some injury problems last season he was the only freshman starter in the Final Four. 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. Villanova averaged 32 wins per season during Harts four years in school. 51. 76. After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hields star exploded as a senior. 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. 72. 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. Here's how I ranked the greatest college basketball players I have watched since 2001: 64. Add in a national championship, a Big East Player of the Year award, two Big East tournament MOPs, and a nod as a first team All-American, and Harts resume is unassailable. 48. FOR SALE: 1977 Tom Brady, high miles, needs TLC, Read Matt Ellentuck on the four best seasons in womens college basketball in the 2010s, never been equaled since sports-reference started tracking data, while averaging at least 13 shots per game, USC mens basketball expert previews the Arizona game, makes a prediction. 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. 86. He was the type of player every coach would love to build their program around. He is an efficient point guard and has the ability to dish and drive or pull up for the jump shot. 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. The return of big man Greg Monroe will make that goal easier. He led John Caliparis first stacked freshman superteam at Kentucky alongside DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe, taking the Wildcats to the Elite Eight before falling to West Virginia. Nic Wise, Arizona: 15.7ppg-2.5rpg-4.6apg-1.5spg-0.1bpg-36.4mpg Top 10 2010s NBA Basketball Players. Larry Sanders, VCU: 11.3ppg-8.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-26.6mpg Ohio became the latest U.S. state to legalize sports gambling on Jan. 1. 122. Greg Monroe, Georgetown: 12.7ppg-6.5rpg-2.5apg-1.8spg-1.5bpg-30.9mpg 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. Sherron Collins, Kansas: 18.9ppg-2.9rpg-5.0apg-1.1spg-0bpg-35.1mpg 3. J.T. 71. PAllen Stinnett, Creighton: 12.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-26.3mpg True . Comment: The freshman Williams took over for senior Greg Paulus at point guard for the Blue Devils, and played well to keep that spot. Gambling problem? Scottie Reynolds (2006-10) Reynolds only played for . 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. Greivis Vasquez, Maryland: 17.5ppg-5.4rpg-5.0apg-1.4spg-0.4bpg-34.6mpg All hail the greatest regular season Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL. Lets rank the NFL teams still standing in the divisional round. 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. Comment: Faried is a complete beast, on the boards and on defense. 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: Davis entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. Henderson is a playmaker, with the ability to drive and draw defenders and hit key shots. Team Success: Five NCAA wins. Perhaps we should have known Mason would turn into a legend when he got his own theme song shortly after arriving at Kansas. 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. He averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds . He is also a good rebounder and interior defender. 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. 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. 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. 54. 64. Sabrina Ionescu is the all-time career triple-doubles leader in NCAA history, a feat she managed to achieve less than two years into her career with the Oregon Ducks. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina. Comment: The Keydets lead the NCAA as a team in points scored per game, and Kenon will be the leading returning scorer. 130. Comment: Chism goes underrated sometimes, but he has begun to make a name for himself. Craig Brackins, Iowa State: 20.2ppg-9.5rpg-1.3apg-0.5spg-0.9bpg-32.5mpg Comment: Northwestern is starting to make their way up from the Big Ten cellar, and Coble is a big part of that progress. 35. Solomon Alabi, Florida State: 8.4ppg-5.6rpg-0.3apg-0.5spg-2.1bpg-22.3mpg In each of the four seasons Jimmer Fredette spent at Brigham Young, he improved his point totals by at least five points. 16. It was the most . . Walker didnt win that title single-handedly, but it sure felt like he did. With Hansbrough gone he has the opportunity to be the main man down low for the Heels. R.J. Evans, Holy Cross: 13.4ppg-5.2rpg-1.6apg-1.7spg-0.2bpg-29.5mpg New stars like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo started taking over the game as the sport evolved. Jon Scheyer, Duke: 14.9ppg-3.6rpg-2.8apg-1.6spg-0.2bpg-32.8mpg Jodie Meeks, Kentucky: 23.7ppg-3.4rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.1bpg-34.4mpg 124. 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. 50. He can dish it out, rebound, and has great shooting stroke. Comment: While Randle is shorter than most point guards, he contains the speed and court savvy to make up for it. 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. Despite a sometimes limited offensive role, Davis was the singular reason for Kentuckys success, a preposterously long and athletic big man who maintained the agility and ball skills of a guard after a late high school growth spurt. He has played well at times, but not consistently enough. Chris Wright, Georgetown: 12.5ppg-3.0rpg-3.8apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg Christian McCaffrey. 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. 38. 62. 91. His triple-double and emotion in Marylands win over North Carolina showed he has the leadership and courage to never back down. 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. 139. Comment: Davis played limited minutes off the bench for UNCs championship team, but he provided excellent defensive support. 81. Ralph Sampson III, Minnesota: 6.3ppg-4.2rpg-0.8apg-0.3spg-1.5bpg-20.8mpg Comment: Holland is a talented wing with a sweet shooting stroke and scoring ability. Theo Robertson, California: 13.1ppg-3.9rpg-2.5apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-33.5mpg 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. Austin Daye, Gonzaga: 12.7ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.7spg-2.1bpg-26.3mpg Comment: Hazell is one of the best scorers in the nation, putting up six 30 point games this past season. 129. 128. 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. 45. Zion Williamson had one of the most impressive and most dominant single seasons in all of college basketball history, nonetheless the decade. Manny Harris, Michigan: 16.9ppg-6.8rpg-4.4apg-1.2spg-0.5bpg-32.9mpg For both his junior and senior seasons, McDermott came fewer than five free-throw shooting percentage points away from joining the 50-40-90 club. Wall was named a first time All-American and SEC Player of the Year before going on to be the No. 88. 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. He should only improve next season. Dwayne Collins, Miami: 10.6ppg-7.3rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.4bpg-24.9mpg It was a prelude to an even more memorable tear in the Big Dance. 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. 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. 112. If you did not hear of him last season, you will hear plenty of him next season. The end of the decade and, alas, our countdown is nearly complete. Williams was an unheralded recruit with eyes on the Ivy League before Rick Barnes took a chance on him at Tennessee. Kenneth Faried, Morehead State: 13.9ppg-13.0rpg-1.4apg-1.9spg-1.9bpg-30.1mpg Those teams truly shocked (that's a little hint) the nation with their impressive play on the . 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. 7. He is also a great defender and shooter. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Tuesday's 4-game slate. His all around game includes inside/outside scoring ability and he has overlooked toughness down low defensively. 83. Matt Howard, Butler: 14.8ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-27.8mpg No one summed up the two-way intensity of the Pitino years in Louisville better than Smith. Andy Brown Analyst II December 29, 2010 Comments. Tiller, Missouri: 8.4ppg-3.4rpg-3.6apg-1.8spg-0.2bpg-24.8mpg Click the College for players drafted from that college. Cory Higgins, Colorado: 17.4ppg-5.4rpg-2.6apg-1.9spg-0.4bpg-37.0mpg He broke onto the scene with a nine-point, five-rebound performance in Duke's Final Four win over Michigan State, providing a crucial spark off the bench for Mike Krzyzewski's Blue Devils. The 6-8, 235-pound forward from Chicago, Ill., averaged 19.1 points . Williamson proved to be so much more than just a dunker during his one and only year in Durham: he was an unstoppable finisher, a defensive wrecking ball, and a selfless teammate who played every possession with a non-stop motor. 8. Comment: Evans was named the freshman of the year in the Patriot League, and showed great leadership skills, especially from a freshman. A No. Kyle Singler, Duke: 16.5ppg-7.7rpg-2.4apg-1.5spg-1.0bpg-32.2mpg Nik Raivio, Portland: 16.0ppg-6.5rpg-2.4apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-30.9mpg A prolific scorer who, like fellow Oklahoma Sooner Trae Young, elicited comparisons to sharpshooter Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield lit up the Big 12 and the entire college basketball world with prowess on the perimeter and aggression in the paint. Four years, four national championships. The Razorbacks slumped after that, and it will partially be up to Fortson to help Arkansas rebound. 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. Comment: Wright led the way to the national spotlight for Dayton, and he contains great athleticism and versatility. 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. Michael Washington, Arkansas: 15.5ppg-9.8rpg-0.9apg-1.0spg-1.3bpg-30.0mpg Westbrook is still one of the more explosive players in the country. He needs to become more coordinated down low, and when he gains that his scoring and defensive ability will improve greatly. He was named the SEC freshman of the year. 147. Comment: Delaney is a playmaker and scorer, who can hit big shots. 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. 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. Comment: Morgan slumped his junior season, as he was injured and never really got back on track. One of the best to ever suit up for Tom Izzo's Spartans, Denzel Valentine was a brilliant four-year player in Lansing. Best season: 18 ppg, 4 rpg, 51% FG, 47% 3PT, 81% FT, First team All-American (sophomore year). James Anderson, Oklahoma State: 18.2ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.7bpg-33.5mpg The 2014 UConn Huskies were the most unlikely national champion of the decade and it only happened because Shabazz Napier willed it into existence. Comment: Singletary has immense talent, as shown by his 43 point game in the Big 12 tournament against Texas A&M. A bit undersized, but he goes up strong for every basket and rebound. 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. Jordan Eglseder, Northern Iowa: 10.2ppg-6.4rpg-0.6apg-0.1spg-1.3bpg-19.3mpg He is a borderline first round projection in the draft, but the word around Austin is that he will probably return. Alongside six fellow future NBA players, Davis averaged a double-double. Comment: Lowhorn is an excellent inside scorer and offensive player down low, as well as a decent rebounder. Biggie entered Purdue with sky-high expectations as the programs first Mr. Basketball from Indiana since Glenn Robinson. 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. He exited after two years with a Big Ten Player of the Year award and an All-American nod to his name. Comment: Sanders has good length and is a great defensive player in terms of guarding the perimeter. He will be the leading returning scorer for the Hurricanes next season. Mike Rosario, Rutgers: 16.2ppg-3.5rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.2bpg-32.5mpg 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. 85. . With Hasheem Thabeet going to the pros, he will be the top guy down low for UConn. He is a talented player and should have a great season at the mid-major level. 65. Kyle Filipowski 119. Luke Babbitt, Nevada: 16.9ppg-7.4rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.7bpg-32.6mpg Comment: Harangody is the logical choice for number one, he has made the All-Big East first team 2 straight years and was the Big East POY his sophomore season. JaJuan Johnson, Purdue: 13.4ppg-5.6rpg-0.7apg-0.5spg-2.1bpg-26.9mpg 3 Boilermakers off to a . 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. Gerald Lee, Old Dominion: 15.5ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.8bpg-30.8mpg Jeremy Wise, Southern Miss: 16.7ppg-3.5rpg-4.7apg-1.3spg-0.3bpg-35.7mpg He will play a bigger role with Tyrese Rice graduating. The 6-foot-10 forward dominated the paint for John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats. He is significantly ahead by our measure. As a junior, he turned into a legend. NBA Top Moments: 2010s. Len is a role player for the Sacramento Kings. 143. 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. Gibson is one of the best interior defenders in the nation, and is also one of the best finishers around the rim. 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. ABCNews. Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech: 10.6ppg-3.9rpg-5.0apg-2.1spg-0.2bpg-31.6mpg 116. Marcus Johnson, Dayton: 11.8ppg-3.1rpg-1.5apg-0.9spg-0.5bpg-28.3mpg This list weighs contributions from mens college basketball players between the 2009-2010 season and the 2018-2019 season. 41. Testudo Times Podcast: Where does Maryland mens basketball stand? In 10 years there were seven different champions, with Duke, UConn and Villanova winning twice each. 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. Rakim Sanders, Boston College: 12.9ppg-4.4rpg-1.5apg-1.6spg-0.8bpg-27.6mpg 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. Comment: The brother of former Maryland standout Juan Dixon had a great freshman season for the Panthers. Comment: Another fun guy to watch, George is a very athletic guard/forward who is continuing to refine his game at all levels. He has great athleticism and an all around game, and can take the game into his own hands if needed. 79. 125. 2026; 2025; 2024 . Daniel Emerson, Mercer: 13.8ppg-10.7rpg-2.3apg-0.4spg-0.2bpg-34.9mpg Comment: Hayward can drive, shoot, and handle the ball well for a forward. 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. As we reflect back on college hoops in the 2010s, we wanted to put together a list of the best players the sport has seen over the last 10 years with an emphasis on two things: individual dominance and impact on winning. He is inconsistent at times, but when he gets going he is one of the more dangerous play makers in the nation. Duke's Zion Williamson, Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, and Oklahoma's. 39. 21. Robbie Hummel, Purdue: 12.5ppg-7.0rpg-1.9apg-1.2spg-0.6bpg-29.5mpg , Dayton: 11.8ppg-3.1rpg-1.5apg-0.9spg-0.5bpg-28.3mpg this list weighs contributions from mens college Basketball players excellent inside scorer and offensive down.: 17.4ppg-5.8rpg-3.4apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-32.6mpg as an All-American nod to his name and there are tons of talented players in Carolina! 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