Comment: Walker had a great freshman season, showing much talent while backing up point guard A.J. Isaiah Thomas, Washington: 15.5ppg-3.0rpg-2.6apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-28.4mpg Gambling problem? 58. JaJuan Johnson, Purdue: 13.4ppg-5.6rpg-0.7apg-0.5spg-2.1bpg-26.9mpg 59. 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. Wayne Chism, Tennessee: 13.7ppg-8.0rpg-1.2apg-0.8spg-1.0bpg-25.7mpg Demontez Stitt, Clemson: 8.7ppg-2.4rpg-3.8apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-25.9mpg It is not that he is not a good defender, but it often seems he could care less and lacks aggressiveness. The return of big man Greg Monroe will make that goal easier. He is inconsistent at times, but when he gets going he is one of the more dangerous play makers in the nation. The Bears had been ranked for 365 consecutive polls before falling out Monday after losing twice last week. He left Creighton as college basketballs No. Comment: Evans was named the freshman of the year in the Patriot League, and showed great leadership skills, especially from a freshman. Players who have hired an agent for the draft or are graduating or leaving will not be included. Comment: Over the past season Butler has grown into an elite scorer, putting up 43 points against Villanova. 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. Lets rank the NFL teams still standing in the divisional round. 71. Few nicknames in the modern age have ever felt as fitting as Russdiculous did for Russ Smith. Jerome Jordan, Tulsa: 13.8ppg-8.6rpg-0.9apg-0.4spg-2.5bpg-27.0mpg With the arrival of Vernon Macklin Tyus should be able to play his more natural position, small forward, more often. Determining the best mens college basketball players of the decade is no easy task. Dayton men's basketball Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. 1. Patrick Christopher, California: 14.5ppg-3.8rpg-2.1apg-0.8spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg 145. He has above average court vision, pushing the ball in transition and hitting the open man at the right time. Marcus Morris, Kansas: 7.4ppg-4.7rpg-1.1apg-1.0spg-0.3bpg-18.5mpg Comment: Saunders is a do-it-all player who has a great motor. 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. Zion Williamson had one of the most impressive and most dominant single seasons in all of college basketball history, nonetheless the decade. 41. In his freshman season, Virginia went 22-10 six more. Comment: Young is a slashing wing that can get the dirty work done, and carry a team on his play to victory. 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. He also has great court vision because of it, which leads to more baskets in transition. 83. Comment: Fisher was the 6th man off the bench for the Wildcats, but next season he will most likely start. He was the type of player every coach would love to build their program around. Comment: Another fun guy to watch, George is a very athletic guard/forward who is continuing to refine his game at all levels. 128. 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. In the age of the one-and-done, Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky was a rare case of a four-year letter winner whose star burned brighter each season he stepped onto the court. He is also a good defender and passer, but he still has room to improve. By his senior year, Fredette averaged a whopping 28.9 points per game more than any other player in Division I and led the Cougars to their first Sweet Sixteen appearance in 30 years en route to earning Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award honors. Kalin Lucas, Michigan State: 14.7ppg-2.1rpg-4.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-31.9mpg 117. He was named the SEC freshman of the year. . He needs to become more coordinated down low, and when he gains that his scoring and defensive ability will improve greatly. 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. Marqus Blakely, Vermont: 16.1ppg-9.0rpg-2.5apg-2.0spg-2.7bpg-32.7 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. Baylor's 19-year run in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll is over. He is a lights out shooter who can score consistently. 56. No one else on this list has two titles and a Wooden Award. Nik Raivio, Portland: 16.0ppg-6.5rpg-2.4apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-30.9mpg Shelvin Mack, Butler: 11.9ppg-4.4rpg-3.5apg-1.1spg-0bpg-30.7mpg 68. Sullinger was a consensus top-three recruit entering Ohio State and lived up to every bit of hype. 2. 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. 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 also a good defender, and his leadership continues to improve with his experience. Mike Krzyzewski has run away as the all-time leader in wins and has arguably overtaken John Calipari in the one-and-done game. ETwaun Moore, Purdue: 13.8ppg-4.6rpg-3.0apg-1.1spg-0.4bpg-33.0mpg Ten Best College Basketball Games of the 2010s. 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. J.T. James Florence, Mercer: 20.8ppg-3.5rpg-3.7apg-2.3spg-0.1bpg-34.1mpg He was, in all regards, the greatest college running back of his generation. Mike Singletary, Texas Tech: 12.2ppg-5.8rpg-1.8apg-0.5spg-0.4bpg-23.1mpg 10. Damion James, Texas: 15.4ppg-9.2rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.9bpg-29.5mpg Aubrey Coleman, Houston: 19.4ppg-8.2rpg-2.4apg-2.3spg-0bpg-32.8mpg Comment: Taggart will have graduated by next season, and the impression was he wanted to get out and play professionally somewhere if not the NBA. 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. 17.6 ppg, 5.6 ast, 5 reb, 1.5 stl, As the reigning 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year, Tyreke is poised to be one of the future stars in the league. Comment: Guards in John Caliparis system almost always flourish, and that is exactly what Tyreke Evans did. Michael Shapiro. Posted two 30 point games this past season, and possesses star and game changing talent. Comment: Tiller is known as a defensive player, but he showed in the NCAA tournament that he has an offensive game as well. 62. Comment: Meeks is one of the best scorers and shooters in the nation, as we saw against Tennessee with his 54 point game, but his big problem is defense. 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. 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. 16 of 16 No. Comment: Rosario came in as freshman and instantly became the main Jon Scheyer, Duke: 14.9ppg-3.6rpg-2.8apg-1.6spg-0.2bpg-32.8mpg Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. 30. 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. Comment: Wesley is a little raw, but he will be the go to guy in the post with the departure of Gary Wilkinson. Take a look back at iconic moments in NBA history from the 2010s. 44. Burke had the total package for a point guard. Rivera, Binghamton: 20.0ppg-6.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.4bpg-35.4mpg Ricky Harris, UMass: 18.2ppg-2.9rpg-1.5apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-32.4mpg 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. Doug McDermott shined in his four years at Creighton. 47. Stoglin started 45 of the 65 games in his short two-year . He is a good scorer and defender in the low post, making him one of the best undersized forwards in the country. Comment: Scheyer has made a name for himself as a lights out shooter. 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. Doneal Mack, Memphis: 8.7ppg-2.1rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-25.1mpg Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. Comment: Booker was the first player since Tim Duncan to lead the ACC in rebounding and field goal percentage. 101. He is long armed, athletic, and has excellent timing, which are all attributes of a great shot blocker. Comment: After drawing comparisons to the likes of Baron Davis, Holiday did not play up to par his freshmen season. Comment: If Eglseder is given more minutes next season, he has the chance to break onto the national scene. He also does a good job at setting the tempo in an up-tempo or half court offense. Heres our latest projection of the NBA draft. Damian Saunders, Duquesne: 13.1ppg-7.6rpg-2.3apg-2.1spg-2.4bpg-34.6mpg 72. scorer for Rutgers, but hopefully he can get some more help next season. 109. 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. 99. 51. Malcolm Brogdon, Virginia Brogdon was at Virginia when the Cavaliers became one of the best and most consistent programs in the country. Denis Clemente, Kansas State: 15.0ppg-2.4rpg-3.5apg-0.8spg-0bpg-29.8mpg 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. It includes two players who won multiple national championships. The University of Alabama basketball player charged with murder over the weekend did not shoot the 23-year-old victim, but instead provided the handgun, according to a court document . Branden Dawson (2011-15) In Dawson's four seasons with Michigan State, the Spartans advanced to the Sweet 16 twice, then the Elite Eight and finally, the Final Four in 2015. 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. After averaging 21 points and five assists as a senior, Mason swept the national player of the year awards in 2017. 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. 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. Comment: Lowhorn is an excellent inside scorer and offensive player down low, as well as a decent rebounder. Daniel Emerson, Mercer: 13.8ppg-10.7rpg-2.3apg-0.4spg-0.2bpg-34.9mpg There was a time when Buddy Hield put on the best show in college basketball. 102. PPG-points per game RPG-rebounds per game APG-assists per game SPG-steals per game BPG-blocks per game MPG-minutes per game. 66. 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. 25. 96. 60. He will have to step up in other areas if Henderson does decide to stick in the draft. Top 10 2010s NBA Basketball Players. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. It is still unknown if he will stay in the draft or not. 4. 36. 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. 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. Charles Jenkins, Hofstra: 19.7ppg-4.8rpg-4.3apg-1.4spg-0.5bpg-35.1mpg 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. 142. 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. Here's how I ranked the greatest college basketball players I have watched since 2001: 64. 21. The 6-foot-10 forward dominated the paint for John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats. Welcome to SI's college basketball All-Decade package, wrapping the best of the best from the 2010s. Keeping Ohio State quiet won't be the easiest . 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. Many of these schools, though, might not have been even on the radar to reach this list in 2009. Christian McCaffrey. Comment: McCamey will be the main scorer for the Illini, and will look to have a breakout season next year. . 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. May 21, 2020. Patrick Patterson, Kentucky: 17.9ppg-9.3rpg-1.9apg-0.6spg-2.1bpg-33.7mpg Comment: He is the brother of former Gonzaga standout Derek Raivio, and he possesses an even greater scoring ability. 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. Dexter Pittman, Texas: 10.0ppg-5.2rpg-0.4apg-0.4spg-1.0bpg-16.6mpg 29. Rodney Green, La Salle: 17.8ppg-5.0rpg-3.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-35.3mpg 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. 81. 14. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lauri Markkanen, DeAaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards are all likely to make their first NBA All-Star game appearance, so lets rank them. New coach Mark Fox has a history for developing big men (Fazekas, McGee, Babbitt), putting Thompkins in a great position. Comment: He is the son of legend Ralph Sampson, and has great upside and size. Comment: La Salle returns all key players, and Green will be leading the way. His quickness defensively is mostly overlooked. 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