DeShawn Sims, Michigan: 15.4ppg-6.8rpg-0.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-30.7mpg He put together the best box score plus-minus for a guard and fifth-best overall since 2010-11. 137. He thrives in St. Marys up-tempo offense, pushing the ball up the court and being relentless on defense. 62. He has amazing quickness, a great shooting touch, and quick hands on defense. Next season he should improve greatly, as he has a year of starting experience and will play a key role. Comment: Wise is expected to return to school for next season, where he has the chance to have an even bigger season. He is an excellent rebounder and shot blocker, and can score down low consistently. Lawrence Westbrook, Minnesota: 12.6ppg-2.5rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-24.1mpg 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. New coach Mark Fox has a history for developing big men (Fazekas, McGee, Babbitt), putting Thompkins in a great position. 81. 89. Josh Young, Drake: 15.4ppg-3.8rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0bpg-33.5mpg 108. Determining the best mens college basketball players of the decade is no easy task. 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. 70. At his best, Colson was something like Draymond Light, an undersized big man whose incredible rebounding and defensive chops mixed with crafty scoring ability made him a unique weapon for Mike Brey. Kalin Lucas, Michigan State: 14.7ppg-2.1rpg-4.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-31.9mpg Denis Clemente, Kansas State: 15.0ppg-2.4rpg-3.5apg-0.8spg-0bpg-29.8mpg No one else on this list has two titles and a Wooden Award. It is rumored that he will return to school if he not a guaranteed first round selection in the NBA draft. Jonathan Tavernari, BYU: 15.7ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-31.6mpg 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. Comment: Thompson has always taken the backseat to Tyler Hansbrough, but he has steadily improved each season. His triple-double and emotion in Marylands win over North Carolina showed he has the leadership and courage to never back down. 8. 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. Comment: The preseason Big 10 POY was slowed by injuries last season, and that caused him to hit a few slumps. 34. 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. He is an excellent shooter, but can be a liability defensively at times. 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. Look for him to gain more fame in the upcoming season. 40. 3 Boilermakers off to a . It is not that he is not a good defender, but it often seems he could care less and lacks aggressiveness. Scottie Reynolds (2006-10) Reynolds only played for . Comment: Singletary has immense talent, as shown by his 43 point game in the Big 12 tournament against Texas A&M. He is an excellent shooter and playmaker, leading the Big Red to the NCAA Tournament and an Ivy League title. Theo Robertson, California: 13.1ppg-3.9rpg-2.5apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-33.5mpg 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. 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. He was somewhat overshadowed by Earl Clark and Terrence Williams, but when given the opportunity to be the man, he will take advantage of it. A 6-foot-9 force in the paint and known dunker, Brittney Griner shined for Baylor from the get-go. Christopher is the best scorer and slasher of the bunch. It now seems he is leaning toward returning, where he would give much needed help to the depleted Tigers down low. 32. 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. He led BYU to the NCAA tournament all four of his years in school, including the programs first run to the Sweet 16 since 1981. 18. He is also a great competitor, whos play should continue to improve with a better team surrounding him. She also accrued 736 blocked shots for her career to set the NCAA record for both men and women. 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. 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: Jordan broke on to the scene this past season as a shot blocking and rebounding machine. 17. 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. Willie Warren, Oklahoma: 14.6ppg-2.2rpg-3.1apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-31.3mpg Damion James, Texas: 15.4ppg-9.2rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.9bpg-29.5mpg Mike Rosario, Rutgers: 16.2ppg-3.5rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.2bpg-32.5mpg VanVleet and Wichita running mate Ron Baker survive as the decades most iconic mid-major superstar duo. Demetri McCamey, Illinois: 11.5ppg-2.6rpg-4.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-30.6mpg If Pittman could play at least 25 minutes a game, he would be one of the most dominant centers in the country. 29. Williams was an ace defender and rebounder who doubled as a smart passer and primary scoring option. Jeff Teague, Wake Forest: 18.8ppg-3.3rpg-3.5apg-1.9spg-0.6bpg-32.0mpg PPG-points per game RPG-rebounds per game APG-assists per game SPG-steals per game BPG-blocks per game MPG-minutes per game. 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. J.T. Two years later, Brunson led the Wilcats to another national title, this time as the best player in the country. 42. 98. 141. 116. Comment: Daye often underachieved last season, but because of his upside and skill he is projected as a first round pick in the NBA draft, so it is uncertain if he will return. 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. 93. Kyle Filipowski 5 all-time leading scorer and as the sports first three-time All-American since Patrick Ewing. Comment: Harris is one of the more athletic guards in the country, as he is an excellent defender on the perimeter and insider. Deonta Vaughn, Cincinnati: 15.3ppg-4.0rpg-4.7apg-1.3spg-0bpg-35.8mpg NBA Top Moments: 2010s. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. He took the Badgers all the way to the national championship game, a run headlined by knocking off a 38-0 Kentucky team in the Final Four. I also am not including incoming recruits or transfers, as you cannot accurately rank them on the college scale yet. 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. 76. A great upside is still there, and there arent too many centers that can shoot and handle the ball as well as he can. Ricky Harris, UMass: 18.2ppg-2.9rpg-1.5apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-32.4mpg A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina. Deon Thompson, North Carolina: 10.6ppg-5.7rpg-0.7apg-0.9spg-1.1bpg-24.8mpg He averaged 28.3 points in . 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. 58. As a freshman, she blocked 223 shots to set the NCAA women's basketball record in blocked shots in a single season. Brook Lopez (2010-present) 2012-13 All-Star. 16 of 16 No. 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. Comment: Davis entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. Turner has had a long but unspectacular pro career after riding his monster junior season to become the No. Jamarco Warren, Charleston Southern: 17.8ppg-2.8rpg-2.8apg-.9spg-.1bpg-33.1mpg Comment:. Sylven Landesberg, Virginia: 16.6ppg-6.0rpg-2.8apg-1.0spg-0.1bpg-34.2mpg 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. Gerald Lee, Old Dominion: 15.5ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.8bpg-30.8mpg Comment: Thompkins had a good freshman year, but he should continue to improve. Andy Brown Analyst II December 29, 2010 Comments. 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. 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. 96. He will be the leading returning scorer for the Hurricanes next season. A young Karl Towns was such a big deal as a recruit that a) he was good enough to play on the Dominican Republics national team as a 16-year-old, and b) John Calipari agreed to coach DR teams for two years as a way to get closer to him. Hopefully he can make a bigger name for himself next season. 139. Comment: Saunders is a do-it-all player who has a great motor. He is long armed, athletic, and has excellent timing, which are all attributes of a great shot blocker. Damian Saunders, Duquesne: 13.1ppg-7.6rpg-2.3apg-2.1spg-2.4bpg-34.6mpg 1. Comment: He is the son of legend Ralph Sampson, and has great upside and size. Dexter Pittman, Texas: 10.0ppg-5.2rpg-0.4apg-0.4spg-1.0bpg-16.6mpg 94. LaceDarius Dunn, Baylor: 15.3ppg-4.6rpg-0.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.7mpg It was impossible not to love Buddy. He started to pick up his play toward the end of the season, in large part because of his shooting ability. We've narrowed down the 10 best games in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college football. As an All-American,. Joe Harden, UC Davis: 14.8ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0.3bpg-32.8mpg Brunsons resume speaks for itself. 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. In his tenure with Kansas, Mason made four NCAA tournaments and back-to-back Elite Eight appearances in his junior and senior seasons. He is also a good defender and passer, but he still has room to improve. 8. She won the John R. Wooden award alongside Duke's Zion Williamson in 2019, and even though she likely would have been the top pick in the subsequent WNBA draft, she chose to return to Oregon in pursuit of a national championship. 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. In 10 years there were seven different champions, with Duke, UConn and Villanova winning twice each. Larry Sanders, VCU: 11.3ppg-8.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-26.6mpg 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. Patrick Christopher, California: 14.5ppg-3.8rpg-2.1apg-0.8spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg 146. Austin Kenon, VMI: 16.3ppg-3.3rpg-2.4apg-1.4spg-0bpg-31.8mpg 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. Many of these schools, though, might not have been even on the radar to reach this list in 2009. 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. By the end of her senior year, Griner had won a national championship and finished her other college seasons with Sweet 16, Elite Eight, and Final Four appearances. Comment: If I were to make a laundry list of the best clutch shooters in college basketball, Battle would be one of the first names to pop into my head. Read Matt Ellentuck on the four best seasons in women's college basketball in the 2010s. He is an excellent three point and free throw shooter, and can create his own shot when needed. 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. Tasmin Mitchell, LSU: 16.3ppg-7.2rpg-1.9apg-1.6spg-0.7bpg-32.5mpg He was the type of player every coach would love to build their program around. He was named the SEC freshman of the year. 63. 104. Flanked by Aaron Craft and Deshaun Thomas, Sullinger helped lead Ohio State to the Final Four in his sophomore year before jumping to the NBA. Barkley spent three years of college running away from defenders for 3,843 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns. Simply put he's turning in one of the greatest college basketball seasons ever while leading Purdue into a surprise top 5. 120. Tai Wesley, Utah State: 12.0ppg-6.0rpg-2.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-29.1mpg The 2010s: The best players of the best decade in Virginia basketball history Malcolm Brogdon and the 2019 title team's big three lead our list of the best Cavaliers of the decade. Tiller, Missouri: 8.4ppg-3.4rpg-3.6apg-1.8spg-0.2bpg-24.8mpg Walker hung 33 points on Cincinnati and 36 points on Kawhi Leonard and San Diego State to help put his team to the Final Four. 7. His 59 height is why he is not a lock for a first round pick in the NBA Draft. 11 recruit in the state of the Illinois when he entered Wisconsin as a three-star prospect. Aubrey Coleman, Houston: 19.4ppg-8.2rpg-2.4apg-2.3spg-0bpg-32.8mpg 124. He was, in all regards, the greatest college running back of his generation. The gravity of his post-ups allowed his Blue Devils teammates to thrive. 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. Comment: Lee is a bit undersized for the power forward position, but he makes up for it with his ability to take it to the hole and score down low. 5 all-time scorer, Smith is also the programs all-time leader in steals. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). With Hansbrough gone he has the opportunity to be the main man down low for the Heels. Gani Lawal, Georgia Tech: 15.1ppg-9.5rpg-0.6apg-1.0spg-1.5bpg-29.6mpg Comment: The freshman Williams took over for senior Greg Paulus at point guard for the Blue Devils, and played well to keep that spot. From Breanna Stewart and her four national championships at UConn to Kelsey Plums star-studded career at Washington to Arike Ogunbowales big shots at Notre Dame, womens college basketball players provided so many indelible moments this decade. Comment: Samuels will be the go to guy for the Cardinals next season, and I think he is fully capable of it. 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. Marcus Morris, Kansas: 7.4ppg-4.7rpg-1.1apg-1.0spg-0.3bpg-18.5mpg He will have to step up in other areas if Henderson does decide to stick in the draft. 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. He is significantly ahead by our measure. 111. 41. Comment: Jones can shoot, score, and has an underrated basketball IQ. Big men this accomplished with such high-level skill and smarts dont come around often. 119. 3. He was a star in Durham for the next three years, averaging 17.2 points per game for the Blue Devils in that span. Osiris Eldridge, Illinois State: 14.0ppg-6.2rpg-2.4apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-34.8mpg 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. A No. 1:00. 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. It is hard to find a groove in Tubbys offense, but Sampson has had a year of experience and should be an impact player next season. Kirk Cousins is never going to win anything because hes a Costco hotdog. Stoglin started 45 of the 65 games in his short two-year . 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. All Doug McDermott did during his four years at Creighton was rewrite college basketballs record books while drawing comparisons to Larry Bird. Henderson is a playmaker, with the ability to drive and draw defenders and hit key shots. 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. He first earned minutes under Tom Cream as a defensive stopper as a sophomore. 61. Wordsmiths have penned longform articles . 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: Surprised many by foregoing the NBA draft and his projected lottery status by returning to KU. 15. He also has great court vision because of it, which leads to more baskets in transition. Comment: Johnson is raw, but he has excellent athletic ability which means great upside. By his senior season, Napier averaged a cool 18.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, good enough to lead UConn to its second national championship in four years and earn him AAC Player of the Year accolades. 95. Below, the best players from the 2010s are ranked 1-10. Jerome Dyson, UConn: 13.2ppg-4.1rpg-3.2apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-29.3mpg Whats incredible is that Davis was only No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He had some discipline issues this past season, but if he can keep it together he will be in for a great season. He has room to improve, but he showed signs of take over ability as a freshman. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Comment: Collins is the best combination of strength, quickness, and ball-handling ability in the nation. The 30 best mens college basketball players of the decade, ranked, All 8 remaining NFL playoffs teams, ranked by likelihood of winning it all. 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. A truly elite athlete, Clarkes pogo stick hops made him an intimidating shot blocker and mesmerizing alley-oop threat. Comment: He is already the age of a senior, and it is unlikely his stock in the draft will rise much even if he returns to school for his last year of eligibility, so I expect him to stay put in the draft. 24. College FB Recruiting Show; YouTube; CBSSports HQ; Paramount+; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina (0) 2010 . 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. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina. 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. After the player and team I have listed their 2008-2009 stats. 57. 132. Mac Koshwal, DePaul: 12.2ppg-9.6rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.4bpg-32.1mpg Luke Babbitt, Nevada: 16.9ppg-7.4rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.7bpg-32.6mpg 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. He is also a good defender, and his leadership continues to improve with his experience. 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. Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. He exited after two years with a Big Ten Player of the Year award and an All-American nod to his name. Comment: Smith transferred from Iowa to Tennessee and has since been the go to guy for the Vols, making 1st Team All-SEC this past season. Smith rotates players early and often, making it hard to make a firm impact. Zion Williamson had one of the most impressive and most dominant single seasons in all of college basketball history, nonetheless the decade. 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. He has a decent offensive game to compliment that, but it could use a little work. Comment: Blakely is undersized for the power forward position at 65, but that does not stop him from playing tenaciously. Chris Warren, Ole Miss: 19.6ppg-1.5rpg-4.0apg-2.5spg-0bpg-34.4mpg 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. Bobby Ray Parks (NU Bulldogs) Hype was so big for Bobby Ray Parks when the second-generation player, a three-star recruit in the US, chose to play for National University in the UAAP in 2010. He left Creighton as college basketballs No. PPG: 21.9 | RPG: 13.2 | FG PCT: 63.1% . Comment: Sanders has good length and is a great defensive player in terms of guarding the perimeter. He had a somewhat disappointing season, and he will look to improve next season. 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. . A defensive-minded wing who eventually grew into a primary offensive option, Hart put up huge BPM and win shares numbers all four years with the Wildcats. Comment: The reigning ACC freshman of the year will have an even bigger impact this season under new coach Tony Bennett, and will gain more exposure along with the Cavaliers. He then poured in 16 points in 21 minutes during the national championship game, helping Duke to its fifth title in the Krzyzewski era. Comment: Passed up his status as a guaranteed lottery pick in the NBA draft to return for his sophomore season. 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. 67. No one summed up the two-way intensity of the Pitino years in Louisville better than Smith. I'm not going to lie, I completely forgot about Casey Jacobsen until I. 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. Top 150 January 16th [] He averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds . 101. 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. 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. Michael Washington, Arkansas: 15.5ppg-9.8rpg-0.9apg-1.0spg-1.3bpg-30.0mpg There was a time when Buddy Hield put on the best show in college basketball. 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. 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