Comment: Saunders is a do-it-all player who has a great motor. True . He is already one of the better shot blockers in the nation. 17. This is our first version of the College Basketball player ranking for 2023. 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. JaMychal Green, Alabama: 10.3ppg-7.6rpg-0.8apg-0.9spg-1.6bpg-24.8mpg Aubrey Coleman, Houston: 19.4ppg-8.2rpg-2.4apg-2.3spg-0bpg-32.8mpg 89. He is an efficient point guard and has the ability to dish and drive or pull up for the jump shot. He was the type of player every coach would love to build their program around. 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. His 59 height is why he is not a lock for a first round pick in the NBA Draft. 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. He uses his size well to help him succeed on defense. A.J. 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. 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. 8. 11. 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. Best College Basketball Teams Of The 2010s 2015-16 Villanova. The 7-footer appeared in three Sweet Sixteens, two Final Fours, and a title game during his time with the Badgers. They had shooters every where as they shot 50 percent as a team throughout the tournament. Damian Saunders, Duquesne: 13.1ppg-7.6rpg-2.3apg-2.1spg-2.4bpg-34.6mpg 80. He can score, rebound, and pass well, making him one of the best all around mid-major players. He is long armed, athletic, and has excellent timing, which are all attributes of a great shot blocker. 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. Comment: The reigning Pac-10 freshman of the year will look to take advantage of what looks like will be an off year for the conference. Comment: Samuels will be the go to guy for the Cardinals next season, and I think he is fully capable of it. Comment: Green has tons of athleticism and potential, which I think we will see much more of in the upcoming season. In his senior season, the Grand Forks, North Dakota, native led the nation with 26.7 points per game en route to winning Naismith College Player of the Year honors and the John R. Wooden Award. 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. He had a somewhat disappointing season, and he will look to improve next season. 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: After a Final Four run, Reynolds has proved many doubters wrong that said he is not capable of leading a team to the top. He is also an excellent three point shooter for the nations top three point shooting team, shooting 46% from beyond the arc. Doneal Mack, Memphis: 8.7ppg-2.1rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-25.1mpg In 10 years there were seven different champions, with Duke, UConn and Villanova winning twice each. 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. Comment: The Australian center has long had potential, and he is growing into it more than ever now. Two years later, Brunson led the Wilcats to another national title, this time as the best player in the country. Jimmer Fredette was something like college basketballs answer to Tim Tebow at the turn of the decade: a legitimate national sensation who felt like he was plastered across every television in the country. Colson would have led Notre Dame to the NCAA tournament all four years he was in school if not for a foot injury his senior season that caused him to miss two months and tanked the Irishs at-large chances. 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. I expect him to return to Kentucky after declaring for the draft without hiring an agent. Demetri McCamey, Illinois: 11.5ppg-2.6rpg-4.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-30.6mpg Determining the best mens college basketball players of the decade is no easy task. 21. Sullinger was a consensus top-three recruit entering Ohio State and lived up to every bit of hype. Jerome Dyson, UConn: 13.2ppg-4.1rpg-3.2apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-29.3mpg Patrick Mills, Saint Marys: 18.4ppg-2.4rpg-3.9apg-2.2spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg 44. Young grew up in Norman and chose to play for his hometown school at Oklahoma over offers from bluebloods. Buckeyes fans will never forget his deep buzzer-beater to stun Michigan in the Big Ten tournament. Brook Lopez (2010-present) 2012-13 All-Star. DeJuan Blair, Pitt Gregory Shamus / Getty Images Blair was a king of the boards. Testudo Times Podcast: Where does Maryland mens basketball stand? 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. Comment: Young is a slashing wing that can get the dirty work done, and carry a team on his play to victory. 14. 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. 111. Damion James, Texas: 15.4ppg-9.2rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.9bpg-29.5mpg Jonathan Tavernari, BYU: 15.7ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-31.6mpg It includes two players who won multiple national championships. 93. Deon Thompson, North Carolina: 10.6ppg-5.7rpg-0.7apg-0.9spg-1.1bpg-24.8mpg 123. College basketball had never seen a scorer like Trae Young before his arrival in Norman, Oklahoma. 61. 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. 23. 113. Comment: Thompson has always taken the backseat to Tyler Hansbrough, but he has steadily improved each season. Comment: He is the son of legend Ralph Sampson, and has great upside and size. His all around game includes inside/outside scoring ability and he has overlooked toughness down low defensively. It seems like he has unlimited range, and can hit from anywhere on the floor. . 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. It is not that he is not a good defender, but it often seems he could care less and lacks aggressiveness. 118. Devin Ebanks, West Virginia: 10.5ppg-7.8rpg-2.7apg-0.8spg-0.7bpg-30.2mpg Napier must have been studying Kemba Walker when he came off the bench to help UConn win the national championship as a freshman. I'm not going to lie, I completely forgot about Casey Jacobsen until I. 144. She also accrued 736 blocked shots for her career to set the NCAA record for both men and women. Much of the biographical and draft data of the later rounds is thanks to his investigative . Trevor Booker, Clemson: 15.3ppg-9.7rpg-1.7apg -1.5spg-2.0bpg-30.7mpg PAllen Stinnett, Creighton: 12.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-26.3mpg He posted five consecutive 1,000-point seasons during the decade before sharply falling off. The 2010s were quite a decade for the National Basketball Association (NBA). 72. Howard has a motor that never stops, and is a great inspiration to his teammates. Ed Davis, North Carolina: 6.7ppg-6.6rpg-0.6apg-0.4spg-1.7bpg-18.8mpg 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. Comment: He started out strong last season, but he later started to go under the radar. Mike Singletary, Texas Tech: 12.2ppg-5.8rpg-1.8apg-0.5spg-0.4bpg-23.1mpg Though he only stood 61, Trey Burke was a giant on the court during his two seasons at Michigan. Expect Clarke to be productive from day one in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. 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. The league saw seven different players win the regular season Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, nine different teams make it to the NBA Finals, and seven different teams win the championship. 71. A. J. 106. 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. Doug McDermott shined in his four years at Creighton. To say Zach Edey is leading everyone is an understatement. Comment: Mack can play the point or off guard position, and with his versatility and athleticism is one of the more underrated guards in the country. 75. 73. 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: Davis entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. Brogdon was never the most athletic lead guard, but he made up for it as a knockdown shooter and heady passer who made his biggest impact on defense. J.T. Samardo Samuels, Louisville: 11.8ppg-4.9rpg-0.9apg-0.6spg-1.3bpg-25.1mpg 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. He is a solid rebounder, but he does lack a little toughness down low at times. 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. He has great athleticism and an all around game, and can take the game into his own hands if needed. D.J. Hopefully he can make a bigger name for himself next season. 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. Players who have hired an agent for the draft or are graduating or leaving will not be included. Demontez Stitt, Clemson: 8.7ppg-2.4rpg-3.8apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-25.9mpg Comment: Davis played limited minutes off the bench for UNCs championship team, but he provided excellent defensive support. Walker went on a run for the ages at the 2011 Big East tournament, hitting an iconic buzzer-beater against Pitt in the quarterfinals and powering the Huskies to the conference tournament title by averaging 26 points per night over the five-game run. Comment: Wise is expected to return to school for next season, where he has the chance to have an even bigger season. 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. Comment: Wise is a great scorer, but he often took a backseat to Chase Budinger and Jordan Hill this past season. Those teams truly shocked (that's a little hint) the nation with their impressive play on the . James Florence, Mercer: 20.8ppg-3.5rpg-3.7apg-2.3spg-0.1bpg-34.1mpg The Razorbacks slumped after that, and it will partially be up to Fortson to help Arkansas rebound. 114. Walker was a talented but enigmatic scorer during his first two seasons at UConn. Dior Lowhorn, San Francisco: 20.1ppg-6.9rpg-0.8apg-0.5spg-0.6bpg-32.3mpg 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 Wildcats had other players who could carry the scoring load for the night, but it was Davis who keyed their supremacy on both ends. Nik Raivio, Portland: 16.0ppg-6.5rpg-2.4apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-30.9mpg Chinemelu Elonu, Texas A&M: 9.8ppg-7.3rpg-0.3apg-0.3spg-1.6bpg-23.8mpg Comment: Jones can shoot, score, and has an underrated basketball IQ. 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. He has size to outman his opponent at the small forward position, or he can have the quickness to beat a bigger man to the basket. 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. I think he will stay in the draft, rather than risk his stock falling even farther. 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: Vaughn is much like former Cincy player Devan Downey, he is undersized for his position, but he makes up for it with his quickness and shooting ability. 54. Ogilvy, Vanderbilt: 15.4ppg-7.1rpg-1.3apg-0.9spg-1.7bpg-27.6mpg Comment: Teague is the best SSS player in the nation (shooter, slasher, scorer). All Doug McDermott did during his four years at Creighton was rewrite college basketballs record books while drawing comparisons to Larry Bird. He is also capable of defending his men in the low post. LaceDarius Dunn, Baylor: 15.3ppg-4.6rpg-0.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.7mpg 104. 107. There, he knocked off John Calpiaris Kentucky team and then Brad Stevens, Gordon Hayward and Butler to bring a national championship to Storrs. Omar Samhan, Saint Marys: 14.1ppg-9.4rpg-1.6apg-0.4spg-2.0bpg-29.6mpg Taj Gibson, USC: 14.3ppg-9.0rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-2.9bpg-33.7mpg He is a lights out shooter who can score consistently. Williams was an ace defender and rebounder who doubled as a smart passer and primary scoring option. He will have to step up in other areas if Henderson does decide to stick in the draft. 131. Wall was so big and so fast that he felt like he arrived straight out of the future when he showed up at Kentucky. Howard Thompkins, Georgia: 12.6ppg-7.4rpg-0.8apg-1.0spg-1.1bpg-26.0mpg Seven different men's programs won a national. As a junior, he turned into a legend. Troy Jackson, Alcorn State: 20.0ppg-4.7rpg-3.2apg-2.5spg-0.4bpg-37.1mpg 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. He started to pick up his play toward the end of the season, in large part because of his shooting ability. 1:00. Four years, four national championships. 29. 76. 56. That's the legacy of Breanna Stewart, arguably the most decorated and accomplished college basketball player to ever step on the court. Comment: Coming out of the SWAC conference Jackson is not well known, but he is a scorer who also has a decent all around game. 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. 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. 30. and that makes Miller one of the most impactful players in college basketball. Her output only increased from there, peaking at a whopping 31.6 points per game during her senior year. Derrick Brown, Xavier: 13.7ppg-6.1rpg-1.9apg-0.7spg-0.9bpg-29.5mpg 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. 8. 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. 82. College FB Recruiting Show; YouTube; CBSSports HQ; Paramount+; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas (0) 2010 . He is a borderline first round projection in the draft, but the word around Austin is that he will probably return. James Anderson, Oklahoma State: 18.2ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.7bpg-33.5mpg Dixon will be the only returning starter from this years elite eight squad. 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. Jared Quayle, Utah State: 13.1ppg-6.0rpg-3.7apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-30.2mpg scorer for Rutgers, but hopefully he can get some more help next season. Big men this accomplished with such high-level skill and smarts dont come around often. He has underrated finesse around the basket and can get the tough rebounds. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. Comment: The Badgers are losing a lot of talent, and Hughes will most likely be the go to guy for Wisconsin. Comment: Surprised many by foregoing the NBA draft and his projected lottery status by returning to KU. 12. He was, in all regards, the greatest college running back of his generation. He has played well at times, but not consistently enough. It was always destiny that Brad Stevens and Hayward would link up together once again in the NBA on the Boston Celtics. Initially the forgotten man in a Jayhawks recruiting class that also included McDonalds All-Americans Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins, and Wayne Selden, Mason would eventually grow into dynamic 511 point guard who could shoot from anywhere and played with a toughness that belied his size. He has room to improve, but he showed signs of take over ability as a freshman. 53. Valentines breakout junior year helped Michigan State reach the Final Four, setting the foundation for final season that nearly saw him steal the national player of the year award from Buddy Hield. If he stays another season he could be a guaranteed lottery pick next year, but as of right now he is a late first rounder. NBA mock draft 2023: Updated projection with Victor Wembanyama to surprise team in lottery sim. Patrick Patterson, Kentucky: 17.9ppg-9.3rpg-1.9apg-0.6spg-2.1bpg-33.7mpg Comment: Faried is a complete beast, on the boards and on defense. 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. Ricky Harris, UMass: 18.2ppg-2.9rpg-1.5apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-32.4mpg 125. He is projected as a lottery pick in the NBA draft, so it is unlikely that he will return to school, especially with the departure of Calipari. 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. Tony Crocker, Oklahoma: 9.6ppg-3.2rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.9mpg Comment: Pondexter elevated his play in the tourney, and with the departures of Jon Brockman and Justin Dentmon he must become the senior leader for UW. 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. 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. I know some of you will disagree with my rankings, but keep in mind this is just one college basketball fans take on things. He still has great potential, and I expect him to rebound his senior season. Daniel Emerson, Mercer: 13.8ppg-10.7rpg-2.3apg-0.4spg-0.2bpg-34.9mpg He has the ability to put the ball on the floor, shoot the three, or go iso, and is athletic enough to play the 2, 3, or 4 positions. 42. Eamonn Brennan 28 If Pittman could play at least 25 minutes a game, he would be one of the most dominant centers in the country. A player might have better stats than another player, but he also might have played more minutes per game, which impacted the rankings. 60. 49. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Comment: Tiller is known as a defensive player, but he showed in the NCAA tournament that he has an offensive game as well. Artsiom Parakhouski, Radford: 16.2ppg-11.2rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-31.3mpg 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. 9. Dwayne Collins, Miami: 10.6ppg-7.3rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.4bpg-24.9mpg Kevin Coble, Northwestern: 15.5ppg-4.8rpg-2.5apg-1.3spg-0.6bpg-34.2mpg PPG: 21.9 | RPG: 13.2 | FG PCT: 63.1% . Comment: Nicholson had a great freshman season playing in the A-10, and he should get even better next season. He is a great all around player, athletic with the ability to make plays around the basket on both ends of the court. Whats incredible is that Davis was only No. 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. Luke Harangody, Notre Dame: 23.3ppg-11.8rpg-2.1apg-0.9spg-0.9bpg-34.2mpg Comment: Morris is often outshined by Cole Aldrich, but he is a skilled post player who will benefit greatly from the return of Collins. 2. 2 overall pick in the NBA, but at the college level it felt like he could do it all. Keep in mind while 150 seems like a lot of room, it isnt and there are tons of talented players in the country. Delvon Roe, Michigan State: 5.6ppg-5.2rpg-0.9apg-0.4spg-0.8bpg-17.9mpg Burke had the total package for a point guard. By leveraging his incredible athleticism on both ends, Oladipo turned into one of the most impactful players of the decade. Denis Clemente, Kansas State: 15.0ppg-2.4rpg-3.5apg-0.8spg-0bpg-29.8mpg Wall was named a first time All-American and SEC Player of the Year before going on to be the No. 37. Jordan Eglseder, Northern Iowa: 10.2ppg-6.4rpg-0.6apg-0.1spg-1.3bpg-19.3mpg Charles Jenkins, Hofstra: 19.7ppg-4.8rpg-4.3apg-1.4spg-0.5bpg-35.1mpg Tyreke Evans, Memphis: 17.1ppg-5.4rpg-3.9apg-2.1spg-0.8bpg-29.0mpg Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories, Map shows which states support Colin Kaepernick the most. 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. 77. DeShawn Sims, Michigan: 15.4ppg-6.8rpg-0.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-30.7mpg He didn't win many awards, but Lopez accumulated plenty of statistics during the 2010s. Westbrook is still one of the more explosive players in the country. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. 48. Slaughter, Western Kentucky: 16.0ppg-3.1rpg-3.6apg-1.3spg-0bpg-34.6mpg Ohio became the latest U.S. state to legalize sports gambling on Jan. 1. 146. 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. Comment: Mitchell helped lead the Tigers resurgence, and is a versatile forward who can play down low or on the wing. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Terrico White, Ole Miss: 13.7ppg-3.4rpg-2.3apg-0.8spg-0.3bpg-30.0mpg 1 - Kentucky Wildcats Ryan McKee/ NCAA Photos via Getty. Tiller, Missouri: 8.4ppg-3.4rpg-3.6apg-1.8spg-0.2bpg-24.8mpg Smith rotates players early and often, making it hard to make a firm impact. A great upside is still there, and there arent too many centers that can shoot and handle the ball as well as he can. Its possible college basketball hasnt seen an interior scorer this gifted since Shaq. It is still unknown if he will stay in the draft or not. 41. Before he was plagued by back issues, Sullinger felt like the most dependable offensive big man in America. VanVleet and Wichita running mate Ron Baker survive as the decades most iconic mid-major superstar duo. Just know you want him on your team. He scored 44 points, tying a K-State record, against Texas, including 12 of 12 from the free throw line and 6 of 6 from beyond the arc. 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. 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. After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hields star exploded as a senior. 117. This list weighs contributions from mens college basketball players between the 2009-2010 season and the 2018-2019 season. She finished her career with 3,527 total points, more than any other player besides LSU's Pete Maravich, who left college in 1970. Comment: Sallie is arguably the best three point shooter in the nation, but his problem was he did not get enough exposure. He is also a good defender and passer, but he still has room to improve. 27. 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