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. Duke's star freshman who was famous for his high-flying dunks and ridiculous vertical leap despite a 6-foot-7, 285-pound frame proved that he was more than just a dunker through unprecedented efficiency and mastery on both ends of the floor. I know many of you will be upset when you might not see your player ranked as high as you liked, or not ranked at all. Comment: Tiller is known as a defensive player, but he showed in the NCAA tournament that he has an offensive game as well. 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. Testudo Times Podcast: Where does Maryland mens basketball stand? Comment: Patterson has officially removed his name from NBA draft consideration, and he will enter next season as one of the best big men in the country under new head coach John Calipari. 57. 2 overall pick in the NBA, but at the college level it felt like he could do it all. A massive 270-pound center with huge hands, long arms, and soft touch, Okafor was damn near automatic when he established deep paint position on offense. 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. A. J. Her output only increased from there, peaking at a whopping 31.6 points per game during her senior year. Comment: Fisher was the 6th man off the bench for the Wildcats, but next season he will most likely start. 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. 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. 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. 96. By his senior year, Mason averaged 20.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game while shooting 49% from the field and 47.1% from beyond the arc. Stats:22.6 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 2.1 SPG, 1.8 BPG. That can only be a good thing for him. Ohio became the latest U.S. state to legalize sports gambling on Jan. 1. 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. 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. 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. Patrick Mills, Saint Marys: 18.4ppg-2.4rpg-3.9apg-2.2spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg He is a good scorer and defender in the low post, making him one of the best undersized forwards in the country. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina. 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. 66. This ranking doesnt include the long list of spectacular contributions from womens college basketball. He should only improve next season. 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. Michael Shapiro. 55. He has a 24.2 Player Efficiency Rating that is third-best among all SEC freshmen, . Evan Turner, Ohio State: 17.3ppg-7.1rpg-4.0apg-1.8spg-0.8bpg-36.4mpg Comment: He will go into next season as the reigning Big 10 POY and National Champ runner up. Seven different men's programs won a national. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard progressed from a 5.0 point, 4.1 rebound-per-game contributor off the bench during his freshman season to racking up in an impressive, 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game as a senior. Comment: Blakely is undersized for the power forward position at 65, but that does not stop him from playing tenaciously. Jodie Meeks, Kentucky: 23.7ppg-3.4rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.1bpg-34.4mpg 93. The 6-foot-2 freshman torched every opponent he faced in his lone season as a Sooner, sinking long-range shots, dishing flashy dimes, and eliciting comparisons to two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry. With Hansbrough gone he has the opportunity to be the main man down low for the Heels. I know some of you will disagree with my rankings, but keep in mind this is just one college basketball fans take on things. It includes two players who won multiple national championships. 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. Damian Saunders, Duquesne: 13.1ppg-7.6rpg-2.3apg-2.1spg-2.4bpg-34.6mpg Malcolm Delaney, Virginia Tech: 18.1ppg-4.0rpg-4.5apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-36.9mpg Comment: Brackins is the most underrated big man in the country. He is an excellent shooter and playmaker, leading the Big Red to the NCAA Tournament and an Ivy League title. No one else on this list has two titles and a Wooden Award. A player might have better stats than another player, but he also might have played more minutes per game, which impacted the rankings. He put together the best box score plus-minus for a guard and fifth-best overall since 2010-11. Price. Comment: Ubiles was not noticed often this past season, in part because he played along with the MAAC POY Kenny Hasbrouck. Two years later, Brunson led the Wilcats to another national title, this time as the best player in the country. 51. Devin Ebanks, West Virginia: 10.5ppg-7.8rpg-2.7apg-0.8spg-0.7bpg-30.2mpg Comment: Stitt will lead the Tigers offense once again next season, and with the return of Trevor Booker Clemson is a possible top ten team next year. 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. Jeff Teague, Wake Forest: 18.8ppg-3.3rpg-3.5apg-1.9spg-0.6bpg-32.0mpg After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hields star exploded as a senior. 101. Lawrence Westbrook, Minnesota: 12.6ppg-2.5rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-24.1mpg Nick Calathes, Florida: 17.2ppg-5.3rpg-6.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg 24. Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. New stars like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo started taking over the game as the sport evolved. One of the best to ever suit up for Tom Izzo's Spartans, Denzel Valentine was a brilliant four-year player in Lansing. Comment: Faried is a complete beast, on the boards and on defense. 146. Mac Koshwal, DePaul: 12.2ppg-9.6rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.4bpg-32.1mpg Comment: Koshwal is a raw talent, but he is dominant on the boards. He is also a great competitor, whos play should continue to improve with a better team surrounding him. Comment: Collins is the best combination of strength, quickness, and ball-handling ability in the nation. Comment: After two years of playing the part of a role player, Dunn will be the go to scorer for Baylor next season. All hail the greatest regular season Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL. He thrives in St. Marys up-tempo offense, pushing the ball up the court and being relentless on defense. Stanley Robinson, UConn: 8.5ppg-5.9rpg-1.2apg-0.6spg-1.1bpg-24.9mpg James, who operated as the face of the league in the. . Williams was an unheralded recruit with eyes on the Ivy League before Rick Barnes took a chance on him at Tennessee. 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. Comment: Walker had a great freshman season, showing much talent while backing up point guard A.J. 62. Comment: Another fun guy to watch, George is a very athletic guard/forward who is continuing to refine his game at all levels. He has great athleticism and an all around game, and can take the game into his own hands if needed. 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. 89. Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech: 10.6ppg-3.9rpg-5.0apg-2.1spg-0.2bpg-31.6mpg Comment: La Salle returns all key players, and Green will be leading the way. Hopefully he will carry that over to next season. 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. 5 all-time leading scorer and as the sports first three-time All-American since Patrick Ewing. 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. Comment: Harangody is the logical choice for number one, he has made the All-Big East first team 2 straight years and was the Big East POY his sophomore season. Matt Howard, Butler: 14.8ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-27.8mpg 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. After averaging 21 points and five assists as a senior, Mason swept the national player of the year awards in 2017. 14. Chinemelu Elonu, Texas A&M: 9.8ppg-7.3rpg-0.3apg-0.3spg-1.6bpg-23.8mpg Doug McDermott shined in his four years at Creighton. In addition to leading being the Cardinals No. He has a decent offensive game to compliment that, but it could use a little work. 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. 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. Posted two 30 point games this past season, and possesses star and game changing talent. Comment: Moore is the best pure scorer out of the super soph trio from Purdue. He has above average court vision, pushing the ball in transition and hitting the open man at the right time. 45. 78. He will continue to become more known nationally along with the Bulls. 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. It was the most . Comment: Sallie is arguably the best three point shooter in the nation, but his problem was he did not get enough exposure. He first earned minutes under Tom Cream as a defensive stopper as a sophomore. He is an excellent three point and free throw shooter, and can create his own shot when needed. He will be complimented by recruits DeMarcus Cousins and Daniel Orton, who will help relieve him of inside pressure on the offensive end. 13. Top 10 2010s NBA Basketball Players. 95. Alex Franklin, Siena: 13.6ppg-7.5rpg-0.9apg-1.3spg-0.7bpg-32.2mpg Shelvin Mack, Butler: 11.9ppg-4.4rpg-3.5apg-1.1spg-0bpg-30.7mpg 1 - Kentucky Wildcats Ryan McKee/ NCAA Photos via Getty. 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. 83. Jared Quayle, Utah State: 13.1ppg-6.0rpg-3.7apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-30.2mpg Willie Warren, Oklahoma: 14.6ppg-2.2rpg-3.1apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-31.3mpg Here are my rankings for the Top 150 College Basketball Players for the 2009-2010 season. Comment: Wise is expected to return to school for next season, where he has the chance to have an even bigger season. Comment: Jones led the NCAA in assists per game, and he can score and play defense as well, making him one of the more underrated point guards in the country. 130. Davis led the decades most dominant national champion back in 2012 when he powered the Wildcats to a 38-2 record while winning every national player of the year award and eventually becoming the first pick in the NBA draft. He is inconsistent at times, but when he gets going he is one of the more dangerous play makers in the nation. 115. 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. 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. It was a prelude to an even more memorable tear in the Big Dance. 133. 7. Zach Edey, Purdue. 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. Jeremy Hazell, Seton Hall: 22.7ppg-3.8rpg-0.9apg-1.8spg-0bpg-36.3mpg Comment: Harden always provides a tough task for defenders, as his size at 68 for the shooting guard position often leads to mismatches. Mike Davis, Illinois: 11.3ppg-8.1rpg-2.0apg-0.7spg-0.6bpg-30.7mpg Deon Thompson, North Carolina: 10.6ppg-5.7rpg-0.7apg-0.9spg-1.1bpg-24.8mpg 112. 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. New coach Mark Fox has a history for developing big men (Fazekas, McGee, Babbitt), putting Thompkins in a great position. 32. 61. 104. 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. 36. DaSean Butler, West Virginia: 17.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.7apg-1.3spg-0.3bpg-33.1mpg Sherron Collins, Kansas: 18.9ppg-2.9rpg-5.0apg-1.1spg-0bpg-35.1mpg He is not that great of a passer, which can lead to a one-dimensional game sometimes. 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. Comment: Johnson is raw, but he has excellent athletic ability which means great upside. Jeremy Wise, Southern Miss: 16.7ppg-3.5rpg-4.7apg-1.3spg-0.3bpg-35.7mpg Comment: Nevada seems to have a recent history of big men, and Babbitt is the next in line. He is also capable of defending his men in the low post. 60. Comment: Morgan slumped his junior season, as he was injured and never really got back on track. He will enter next season with the second most steals per game from last season among returning players. He is a capable scorer, and should thrive if given the chance. Corey Fisher, Villanova: 10.8ppg-2.3rpg-2.8apg-1.2spg-0.1bpg-24.3mpg 18. 134. Scottie Reynolds, Villanova: 15.2ppg-2.9rpg-3.4apg-1.6spg-0.1bpg-32.2mpg 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. He will go into next season as the top returning rebounder in the nation in terms of rebounds per game this past season. I have based my rankings on their performance on this past season, but also on their upside and potential and how I think they will perform in the upcoming year. Austin Kenon, VMI: 16.3ppg-3.3rpg-2.4apg-1.4spg-0bpg-31.8mpg He posted five consecutive 1,000-point seasons during the decade before sharply falling off. JaMychal Green, Alabama: 10.3ppg-7.6rpg-0.8apg-0.9spg-1.6bpg-24.8mpg Christopher is the best scorer and slasher of the bunch. Where could Tom Brady land next, and does anybody want him? Comment: Clemente is a little inconsistent at times, but when he gets hot he as good a playmaker as any. James Anderson, Oklahoma State: 18.2ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.7bpg-33.5mpg Cole Aldrich, Kansas: 14.9ppg-11.1rpg-1.0apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-29.6mpg Taj Gibson, USC: 14.3ppg-9.0rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-2.9bpg-33.7mpg 135. 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. 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. 98. As a freshman he showed great signs of maturity in terms of basketball IQ. 136. Top 150 January 16th [] 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. Michael Washington, Arkansas: 15.5ppg-9.8rpg-0.9apg-1.0spg-1.3bpg-30.0mpg He has amazing quickness, a great shooting touch, and quick hands on defense. Raymar Morgan, Michigan State: 10.2ppg-5.3rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-22.5mpg Before he was plagued by back issues, Sullinger felt like the most dependable offensive big man in America. College basketball has seen plenty of freshman phenoms, but it has never seen one quite like Zion. Comment: Green has tons of athleticism and potential, which I think we will see much more of in the upcoming season. Clarkes transfer from San Jose State to Gonzaga felt like an afterthought nationally until the entire basketball world realized how breathtaking his talent was. Williamson wrapped up his collegiate career with an impressive 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game and 68% shooting from the field, good enough to sweep postseason honors and become the first freshman to win the Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award since Anthony Davis earned both honors in 2012. Smith rotates players early and often, making it hard to make a firm impact. 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. Elliot Williams, Duke: 4.2ppg-2.3rpg-0.7apg-0.6spg-0bpg-16.6mpg Comment: Passed up his status as a guaranteed lottery pick in the NBA draft to return for his sophomore season. 34. Chris Wright, Georgetown: 12.5ppg-3.0rpg-3.8apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg Larry Sanders, VCU: 11.3ppg-8.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-26.6mpg Now we turn to college hoops, the most parity-driven of any of the aforementioned sports this decade. 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. Brunsons resume speaks for itself. 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. Keep in mind these rankings are based off of the 2008-2009 season. 39. Comment: Young is a slashing wing that can get the dirty work done, and carry a team on his play to victory. 8. Here's a look at the five players who sit atop of the 2010 draft class. He is also a great defender and shooter. Though he only stood 61, Trey Burke was a giant on the court during his two seasons at Michigan. 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. 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. A 6-foot-9 force in the paint and known dunker, Brittney Griner shined for Baylor from the get-go. 85. 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. Comment: Despite some injury problems last season he was the only freshman starter in the Final Four. 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. 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: Rosario came in as freshman and instantly became the main Manny Harris, Michigan: 16.9ppg-6.8rpg-4.4apg-1.2spg-0.5bpg-32.9mpg Zion Williamson had one of the most impressive and most dominant single seasons in all of college basketball history, nonetheless the decade. Take a look back at iconic moments in NBA history from the 2010s. Napier must have been studying Kemba Walker when he came off the bench to help UConn win the national championship as a freshman. Comment: Over the past season Butler has grown into an elite scorer, putting up 43 points against Villanova. 124. PPG: 21.9 | RPG: 13.2 | FG PCT: 63.1% . Comment: Shumpert had to take over point for the dismal Yellow Jackets, but he showed great poise and confidence for a freshman. Comment: Harris is an electrifying scorer, but sometimes his game can be one-dimensional, which is an area he needs to work on. Charles Jenkins, Hofstra: 19.7ppg-4.8rpg-4.3apg-1.4spg-0.5bpg-35.1mpg He had a somewhat disappointing season, and he will look to improve next season. 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. Comment: Nicholson had a great freshman season playing in the A-10, and he should get even better next season. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The 2010s decade comes to a close on Tuesday, ending a memorable 10-year span in college basketball. Four years, four national championships. Greg Monroe, Georgetown: 12.7ppg-6.5rpg-2.5apg-1.8spg-1.5bpg-30.9mpg Jrue Holiday, UCLA: 8.5ppg-3.8rpg-3.7apg-1.6spg-0.5bpg-27.1mpg He will now be the main guy in Arizona, and will have the chance to be a star. Comment: Eldridge entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. 99. He is long armed, athletic, and has excellent timing, which are all attributes of a great shot blocker. The Bears had been ranked for 365 consecutive polls before falling out Monday after losing twice last week. Terrence Oglesby, Clemson: 13.2ppg-1.7rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0bpg-25.8mpg 14. At 68, McDermott was a prolific and efficient scorer who used his combination of size and elite shooting ability to punish opponents. 106. 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. He is a borderline first round projection in the draft, but the word around Austin is that he will probably return. Click the College for players drafted from that college. Comment: The reigning Horizon League POY will return along with the entire Butler team, and will look to be more competitive than ever. 76. Other players may or may not have hit those shots however wall did. 106. 1. 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. NBA Top Moments: 2010s. 11 recruit in the state of the Illinois when he entered Wisconsin as a three-star prospect. 69. He is quick and a physical defender for his size as well. Its possible college basketball hasnt seen an interior scorer this gifted since Shaq. 90. 143. He should get more playing time next season. He will be the leading returning scorer for the Hurricanes next season. 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. Whats incredible is that Davis was only No. 54. Gerald Henderson, Duke: 16.5ppg-4.9rpg-2.5apg-1.2spg-0.8bpg-29.7mpg The cutting-edge offense being run by the Marquette men's basketball team has earned rave reviews from the entire spectrum of hoops hipsters. Kevin Coble, Northwestern: 15.5ppg-4.8rpg-2.5apg-1.3spg-0.6bpg-34.2mpg Baylor's 19-year run in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll is over. 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: 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. 8. 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. 59. 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. Kirk Cousins is never going to win anything because hes a Costco hotdog. Gani Lawal, Georgia Tech: 15.1ppg-9.5rpg-0.6apg-1.0spg-1.5bpg-29.6mpg Dominique Jones, South Florida: 18.1ppg-5.6rpg-3.9apg-1.3spg-0.4bpg-37.5mpg A double-double machine who was immediately unstoppable as an interior scorer and rebounder, Swanigan eventually expanded his skill set to add a three-point shot to his arsenal as a sophomore, when he finished the season averaging 18.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game on sparkling 62 percent true shooting. He exited after two years with a Big Ten Player of the Year award and an All-American nod to his name. 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. 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. 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