100. Scottie Reynolds (2006-10) Reynolds only played for . 82. Comment: Teague is the best SSS player in the nation (shooter, slasher, scorer). 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. and that makes Miller one of the most impactful players in college basketball. Randy Culpepper, UTEP: 17.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-30.2mpg Keeping Ohio State quiet won't be the easiest . Greg Monroe, Georgetown: 12.7ppg-6.5rpg-2.5apg-1.8spg-1.5bpg-30.9mpg Brook Lopez (2010-present) 2012-13 All-Star. He led the Sooners to four-straight NCAA tournaments, including a Final Four appearance during his final year in Norman, and earned Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award honors that same year. Comment: After two years of playing the part of a role player, Dunn will be the go to scorer for Baylor next 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. A bit undersized, but he goes up strong for every basket and rebound. Comment: Wright led the way to the national spotlight for Dayton, and he contains great athleticism and versatility. He has amazing quickness, a great shooting touch, and quick hands on defense. PAllen Stinnett, Creighton: 12.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-26.3mpg He can score, rebound, and pass well, making him one of the best all around mid-major players. Here is the key for them. 28. He should only improve next season. He is long armed, athletic, and has excellent timing, which are all attributes of a great shot blocker. 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. 55. 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. Other players may or may not have hit those shots however wall did. The passed legislation also permits college sports betting. Ogilvy, Vanderbilt: 15.4ppg-7.1rpg-1.3apg-0.9spg-1.7bpg-27.6mpg It now seems he is leaning toward returning, where he would give much needed help to the depleted Tigers down low. Players who have hired an agent for the draft or are graduating or leaving will not be included. 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. Jamarco Warren, Charleston Southern: 17.8ppg-2.8rpg-2.8apg-0.9spg-0.1bpg-33.1mpg Green was a role player on Final Four teams as a freshman and sophomore before eventually growing into one of the best players in the country. Charles Jenkins, Hofstra: 19.7ppg-4.8rpg-4.3apg-1.4spg-0.5bpg-35.1mpg There is no fiercer competitor than him in the nation. 106. 134. 3. He first earned minutes under Tom Cream as a defensive stopper as a sophomore. Andy Brown Analyst II December 29, 2010 Comments. 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. Jared Quayle, Utah State: 13.1ppg-6.0rpg-3.7apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-30.2mpg 110. 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. 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. Comment: He started out strong last season, but he later started to go under the radar. Kaminsky was only considered the No. Doneal Mack, Memphis: 8.7ppg-2.1rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-25.1mpg Daye can score and beat his man to the rim, but because of his skinniness he often gets pushed around down low. 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. 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. 88. Zach Edey, Purdue. He has a 24.2 Player Efficiency Rating that is third-best among all SEC freshmen, . 128. 3 Boilermakers off to a . Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. 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. 87. 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. Comment: Collins is the best combination of strength, quickness, and ball-handling ability in the nation. Nic Wise, Arizona: 15.7ppg-2.5rpg-4.6apg-1.5spg-0.1bpg-36.4mpg He is a good scorer and defender in the low post, making him one of the best undersized forwards in the country. 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. 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. 1 pick in the NBA draft. 111. He will enter next season with the second most steals per game from last season among returning players. . He didn't win many awards, but Lopez accumulated plenty of statistics during the 2010s. Comment: Hayward was the only legit forward for one of the most undersized teams in the country, and now with the graduation of the Marquette backcourt he will have to be the go to guy now more than ever. Brunsons resume speaks for itself. Jarvis Varnado, Miss State: 12.9ppg-8.8rpg-0.8apg-0.6spg-4.7bpg-28.1mpg Gerald Lee, Old Dominion: 15.5ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.8bpg-30.8mpg Many of these schools, though, might not have been even on the radar to reach this list in 2009. 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. 56. Tiller, Missouri: 8.4ppg-3.4rpg-3.6apg-1.8spg-0.2bpg-24.8mpg Josh Young, Drake: 15.4ppg-3.8rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0bpg-33.5mpg Comment: The Badgers are losing a lot of talent, and Hughes will most likely be the go to guy for Wisconsin. 7 on his own team in usage rate. He is a talented player and should have a great season at the mid-major level. Keep in mind while 150 seems like a lot of room, it isnt and there are tons of talented players in the country. 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. Comment: McCamey will be the main scorer for the Illini, and will look to have a breakout season next year. Two years later, Brunson led the Wilcats to another national title, this time as the best player in the country. 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: White took advantage of several Ole Miss injuries and took over the lead role in many games. Terrence Oglesby, Clemson: 13.2ppg-1.7rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0bpg-25.8mpg 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. Samardo Samuels, Louisville: 11.8ppg-4.9rpg-0.9apg-0.6spg-1.3bpg-25.1mpg He averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds . Solomon Alabi, Florida State: 8.4ppg-5.6rpg-0.3apg-0.5spg-2.1bpg-22.3mpg Posted two 30 point games this past season, and possesses star and game changing talent. Cole Aldrich, Kansas: 14.9ppg-11.1rpg-1.0apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-29.6mpg He has the skill set to become one of best big men in the nation if he works hard in the offseason. Evan Turner, Ohio State: 17.3ppg-7.1rpg-4.0apg-1.8spg-0.8bpg-36.4mpg 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. Expect Clarke to be productive from day one in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. 124. 125. 48. 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. 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. The 2014 UConn Huskies were the most unlikely national champion of the decade and it only happened because Shabazz Napier willed it into existence. Willie Warren, Oklahoma: 14.6ppg-2.2rpg-3.1apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-31.3mpg Jalen Brunson led the Wildcats to two Big East regular-season championships, two Big East tournament championships, and two national championships in his three years at Villanova. Jeremy Wise, Southern Miss: 16.7ppg-3.5rpg-4.7apg-1.3spg-0.3bpg-35.7mpg Its possible college basketball hasnt seen an interior scorer this gifted since Shaq. 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. 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. 47. Comment: Wise is a great scorer, but he often took a backseat to Chase Budinger and Jordan Hill this past season. DeJuan Blair, Pitt Gregory Shamus / Getty Images Blair was a king of the boards. Comment: Jordan broke on to the scene this past season as a shot blocking and rebounding machine. Shawn Taggart, Memphis: 10.4ppg-7.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-1.4bpg-25.0mpg 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. He is an excellent shooter, but can be a liability defensively at times. Seven different men's programs won a national. 580 games, 10,064 points, 859 assists, 3,455 rebounds, 330 steals, 1,020 blocks. Ryan Wittman, Cornell: 18.5ppg-3.6rpg-2.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-34.1mpg He is a tenacious defender as well, and arguably the best all around point guard. 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. I'm not going to lie, I completely forgot about Casey Jacobsen until I. He will take over point this year for UConn, and has the chance to be a star. 12. 74. 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. Christian McCaffrey. Comment: James is as athletic and versatile as any forward in the nation. Note: Check out my website, thesportingrave.com. New coach Mark Fox has a history for developing big men (Fazekas, McGee, Babbitt), putting Thompkins in a great position. 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. LeBron James . She also accrued 736 blocked shots for her career to set the NCAA record for both men and women. 22. 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. With the arrival of Vernon Macklin Tyus should be able to play his more natural position, small forward, more often. He left Creighton as college basketballs No. NBA Top Moments: 2010s. While Smith was never national player of the year, he was a consensus All-American as a senior and was twice named KenPoms player of the year. 27. Comment: Harris is one of the more athletic guards in the country, as he is an excellent defender on the perimeter and insider. 114. Andrew Nicholson, St. Bonaventure: 12.5ppg-6.0rpg-0.2apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-25.1mpg 2. If Pittman could play at least 25 minutes a game, he would be one of the most dominant centers in the country. This list weighs contributions from mens college basketball players between the 2009-2010 season and the 2018-2019 season. 4. 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. Sherron Collins, Kansas: 18.9ppg-2.9rpg-5.0apg-1.1spg-0bpg-35.1mpg JaMychal Green, Alabama: 10.3ppg-7.6rpg-0.8apg-0.9spg-1.6bpg-24.8mpg 30. Daniel Emerson, Mercer: 13.8ppg-10.7rpg-2.3apg-0.4spg-0.2bpg-34.9mpg The gravity of his post-ups allowed his Blue Devils teammates to thrive. Kevin Coble, Northwestern: 15.5ppg-4.8rpg-2.5apg-1.3spg-0.6bpg-34.2mpg Talor Battle, Penn State: 16.7ppg-5.3rpg-5.0apg-1.2spg-0.1bpg-37.4mpg In his freshman season, Virginia went 22-10 six more. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. Kirk Cousins is never going to win anything because hes a Costco hotdog. He will go into next season as the top returning rebounder in the nation in terms of rebounds per game this past season. 26. Larry Sanders, VCU: 11.3ppg-8.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-26.6mpg Comment: Tiller is known as a defensive player, but he showed in the NCAA tournament that he has an offensive game as well. 77. Paul George, Fresno State: 14.3ppg-6.2rpg-1.9apg-1.7spg-1.0bpg-34.6mpg Alex Franklin, Siena: 13.6ppg-7.5rpg-0.9apg-1.3spg-0.7bpg-32.2mpg Ed Davis, North Carolina: 6.7ppg-6.6rpg-0.6apg-0.4spg-1.7bpg-18.8mpg Though he only stood 61, Trey Burke was a giant on the court during his two seasons at Michigan. 15. He will have to step up in other areas if Henderson does decide to stick in the draft. Comment: Fisher was the 6th man off the bench for the Wildcats, but next season he will most likely start. Omar Samhan, Saint Marys: 14.1ppg-9.4rpg-1.6apg-0.4spg-2.0bpg-29.6mpg 45. College FB Recruiting Show; YouTube; CBSSports HQ; Paramount+; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas (0) 2010 . He has great athleticism and an all around game, and can take the game into his own hands if needed. 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. 60. 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: Fredette will return as one of the top mid-major guards, containing great court vision and defensive ability. Henderson is a playmaker, with the ability to drive and draw defenders and hit key shots. 150. Malcolm Delaney, Virginia Tech: 18.1ppg-4.0rpg-4.5apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-36.9mpg Mike Krzyzewski has run away as the all-time leader in wins and has arguably overtaken John Calipari in the one-and-done game. She'd go on to repeat that feat in each of the next three years, becoming the first player man or woman to win MOP in four consecutive seasons. 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 is an efficient point guard and has the ability to dish and drive or pull up for the jump shot. Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech: 10.6ppg-3.9rpg-5.0apg-2.1spg-0.2bpg-31.6mpg Smith rotates players early and often, making it hard to make a firm impact. He is a capable scorer, and should thrive if given the chance. 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. Comment: Holland is a talented wing with a sweet shooting stroke and scoring ability. 2026; 2025; 2024 . The Bears had been ranked for 365 consecutive polls before falling out Monday after losing twice last week. Mike Singletary, Texas Tech: 12.2ppg-5.8rpg-1.8apg-0.5spg-0.4bpg-23.1mpg Nik Raivio, Portland: 16.0ppg-6.5rpg-2.4apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-30.9mpg 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 also a great defender and shooter. 38. The 6-foot-2 guard was a walking bucket with an incredibly impressive range and ability to hit virtually any shot off the dribble. Below, the best players from the 2010s are ranked 1-10. 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. 8. 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. 44. Westbrook is still one of the more explosive players in the country. Jermaine Dixon, Pittsburgh: 8.4ppg-2.6rpg-2.0apg-1.4spg-0.7bpg-24.6mpg 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. 143. Damian Saunders, Duquesne: 13.1ppg-7.6rpg-2.3apg-2.1spg-2.4bpg-34.6mpg 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. He is not that great of a passer, which can lead to a one-dimensional game sometimes. Comment: Eldridge entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. Much of the biographical and draft data of the later rounds is thanks to his investigative . Troy Jackson, Alcorn State: 20.0ppg-4.7rpg-3.2apg-2.5spg-0.4bpg-37.1mpg 21. Eamonn Brennan 28 Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. 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. Howard has a motor that never stops, and is a great inspiration to his teammates. He is an excellent shooter and playmaker, leading the Big Red to the NCAA Tournament and an Ivy League title. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The 2010s decade comes to a close on Tuesday, ending a memorable 10-year span in college basketball. Lawrence Westbrook, Minnesota: 12.6ppg-2.5rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-24.1mpg 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. 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. 142. The 6-foot-10 forward dominated the paint for John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats. 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. He broke out in the NCAA tournament, scoring 35 points the opening round and finishing the tourney 16-24 from downtown. 123. It is rumored that he will return to school if he not a guaranteed first round selection in the NBA draft. True . He is an excellent shooter and scorer, and rebounds well for his position. Though his stats may not compare to some of the one-and-done players on this list, Shabazz Napier had one of the most well-rounded four-year collegiate careers of any player this decade. 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. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories, Map shows which states support Colin Kaepernick the most. 19. Jon Scheyer, Duke: 14.9ppg-3.6rpg-2.8apg-1.6spg-0.2bpg-32.8mpg After the player and team I have listed their 2008-2009 stats. PPG: 21.9 | RPG: 13.2 | FG PCT: 63.1% . Young grew up in Norman and chose to play for his hometown school at Oklahoma over offers from bluebloods. John Holland, Boston University: 18.1ppg-5.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-35.5mpg Tyler Smith, Tennessee: 17.4ppg-5.8rpg-3.4apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-32.6mpg Oscar Tshiebwe carries Kentucky past Georgia: 3 things to know and postgame cheers, Florida State takes down Notre Dame behind dominant first half, Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Boston College Mens Basketball Loss to UNC. 135. 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. 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. Click the College for players drafted from that college. 2026; 2025; 2024 . Dexter Pittman, Texas: 10.0ppg-5.2rpg-0.4apg-0.4spg-1.0bpg-16.6mpg 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. Heres how good Turner was during his final season at Ohio State as a junior: his numbers 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and six assists per game have never been matched since sports-references data sample started in 1992-1993. He is also a good defender and passer, but he still has room to improve. In his three years in Storrs, Connecticut, the point guard steadily progressed from an 8.9 point-per-game contributor to a 23.5 point-per-game powerhouse and, in his final season with UConn, led the Huskies to both a Big East crown and a national championship. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. Slaughter, Western Kentucky: 16.0ppg-3.1rpg-3.6apg-1.3spg-0bpg-34.6mpg Calipari made it his mission to turn Towns into a post scorer, essentially forbidding him to take the three-pointers that hed make a critical part of his offensive arsenal in the NBA. 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. Alongside six fellow future NBA players, Davis averaged a double-double. 91. Comment: Was slowed by an injury near the end of the season, which could affect his draft status, which could ultimately decide his decision to stay or go. 130. His 59 height is why he is not a lock for a first round pick in the NBA Draft. 8. 4. 118. DeShawn Sims, Michigan: 15.4ppg-6.8rpg-0.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-30.7mpg 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 needs to become more coordinated down low, and when he gains that his scoring and defensive ability will improve greatly. 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. James Anderson, Oklahoma State: 18.2ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.7bpg-33.5mpg Jerome Dyson, UConn: 13.2ppg-4.1rpg-3.2apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-29.3mpg Comment: The sharp shooting guard is expected to return, giving California one of the most dangerous backcourts in the nation. 16 of 16 No. 5 all-time scorer, Smith is also the programs all-time leader in steals. 137. 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. Osiris Eldridge, Illinois State: 14.0ppg-6.2rpg-2.4apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-34.8mpg 14. Comment: Ubiles was not noticed often this past season, in part because he played along with the MAAC POY Kenny Hasbrouck. They had shooters every where as they shot 50 percent as a team throughout the tournament. 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. Chris Wright, Dayton: 13.3ppg-6.6rpg-0.9apg-0.9spg-1.3bpg-26.1mpg Rodney Green, La Salle: 17.8ppg-5.0rpg-3.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-35.3mpg Comment: In my opinion Downey is the most electrifying player in the nation. 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. Napier must have been studying Kemba Walker when he came off the bench to help UConn win the national championship as a freshman. 36. Sylven Landesberg, Virginia: 16.6ppg-6.0rpg-2.8apg-1.0spg-0.1bpg-34.2mpg He will be complimented by recruits DeMarcus Cousins and Daniel Orton, who will help relieve him of inside pressure on the offensive end. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 81. Damion James, Texas: 15.4ppg-9.2rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.9bpg-29.5mpg Best season: 18 ppg, 4 rpg, 51% FG, 47% 3PT, 81% FT, First team All-American (sophomore year). All week long, we'll be looking back on the last 10 years in college hoops and the players and . Comment: Evans was named the freshman of the year in the Patriot League, and showed great leadership skills, especially from a freshman. He is a great all around player, athletic with the ability to make plays around the basket on both ends of the court. Marcus Morris, Kansas: 7.4ppg-4.7rpg-1.1apg-1.0spg-0.3bpg-18.5mpg 102. 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. Chris Warren, Ole Miss: 19.6ppg-1.5rpg-4.0apg-2.5spg-0bpg-34.4mpg Artsiom Parakhouski, Radford: 16.2ppg-11.2rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-31.3mpg Four years, four national championships. He is quick and athletic with the ball down low, and he also has good defensive awareness. A No. The 6-8, 235-pound forward from Chicago, Ill., averaged 19.1 points . Christopher is the best scorer and slasher of the bunch. By his junior year, he was regularly carrying the scoring load for the top-ranked Hoosiers and stunning crowds with his above-the-rim acrobatics. Comment: While Randle is shorter than most point guards, he contains the speed and court savvy to make up for it. 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. ABCNews. As a junior, he turned into a legend. 58. Trevon Hughes, Wisconsin: 12.1ppg-3.2rpg-2.8apg-1.5spg-0bpg-32.3mpg Best College Basketball Teams Of The 2010s 2015-16 Villanova The Villanova Wildcats won their first of two National Championships in 2016. Before Anthony Davis became one of the brightest stars in the NBA, he was one of the greatest one-and-dones in the history of college basketball. 92. Comment: Davis entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. LaceDarius Dunn, Baylor: 15.3ppg-4.6rpg-0.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.7mpg Comment: Another fun guy to watch, George is a very athletic guard/forward who is continuing to refine his game at all levels. 117. Nick Calathes, Florida: 17.2ppg-5.3rpg-6.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg Greens impact has never been fully captured by statistics or accolades. With Hansbrough gone he has the opportunity to be the main man down low for the Heels. 21. Despite only finishing fifth on his own team in field goal attempts per game, Towns feels like one of the greatest pure talents to come through college hoops in a long time. Comment: Over the past season Butler has grown into an elite scorer, putting up 43 points against Villanova. Kyle Filipowski After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hields star exploded as a senior. 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