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. He was a lock to be an All-American and contender for the Wooden Award as a senior before the injury. A prolific scorer who, like fellow Oklahoma Sooner Trae Young, elicited comparisons to sharpshooter Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield lit up the Big 12 and the entire college basketball world with prowess on the perimeter and aggression in the paint. He posted five consecutive 1,000-point seasons during the decade before sharply falling off. 143. 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. 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. It was the most . After averaging 21 points and five assists as a senior, Mason swept the national player of the year awards in 2017. Comment: Moore is the best pure scorer out of the super soph trio from Purdue. No one summed up the two-way intensity of the Pitino years in Louisville better than Smith. 1 pick in the NBA draft. Wayne Chism, Tennessee: 13.7ppg-8.0rpg-1.2apg-0.8spg-1.0bpg-25.7mpg 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. He is long armed, athletic, and has excellent timing, which are all attributes of a great shot blocker. 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. Kenneth Faried, Morehead State: 13.9ppg-13.0rpg-1.4apg-1.9spg-1.9bpg-30.1mpg Greens impact has never been fully captured by statistics or accolades. Comment: Ebanks tenacious play on the defensive end of the floor moves him up the board, because if he works on his offensive game during the offseason he could break out next season. 117. Comment: Jones can shoot, score, and has an underrated basketball IQ. Posted two 30 point games this past season, and possesses star and game changing talent. 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. Clarkes transfer from San Jose State to Gonzaga felt like an afterthought nationally until the entire basketball world realized how breathtaking his talent was. 7 on his own team in usage rate. Jared Quayle, Utah State: 13.1ppg-6.0rpg-3.7apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-30.2mpg Brunsons resume speaks for itself. 3 Boilermakers off to a . Randy Culpepper, UTEP: 17.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-30.2mpg Devin Ebanks, West Virginia: 10.5ppg-7.8rpg-2.7apg-0.8spg-0.7bpg-30.2mpg Josh Young, Drake: 15.4ppg-3.8rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0bpg-33.5mpg 109. 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 scored 44 points, tying a K-State record, against Texas, including 12 of 12 from the free throw line and 6 of 6 from beyond the arc. 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. Marcus Johnson, Dayton: 11.8ppg-3.1rpg-1.5apg-0.9spg-0.5bpg-28.3mpg 128. 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. 79. Comment: Fredette will return as one of the top mid-major guards, containing great court vision and defensive ability. He still has great potential, and I expect him to rebound his senior season. 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. Below, the best players from the 2010s are ranked 1-10. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The end of the decade and, alas, our countdown is nearly complete. 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. 77. Larry Sanders, VCU: 11.3ppg-8.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-26.6mpg 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. 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. 41. The cutting-edge offense being run by the Marquette men's basketball team has earned rave reviews from the entire spectrum of hoops hipsters. Click the College for players drafted from that college. Comment: There have been rumors that Henderson is close to signing an agent, but as of now he can still return for his senior season. He first earned minutes under Tom Cream as a defensive stopper as a sophomore. Recorded the first triple-double for the Jayhawks in tournament history and he will enter next season as one of the premier big men in the nation. Terrence Oglesby, Clemson: 13.2ppg-1.7rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0bpg-25.8mpg It seems like he has unlimited range, and can hit from anywhere on the floor. 135. James Anderson, Oklahoma State: 18.2ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.7bpg-33.5mpg A truly elite athlete, Clarkes pogo stick hops made him an intimidating shot blocker and mesmerizing alley-oop threat. He can score, rebound, and pass well, making him one of the best all around mid-major players. Manny Harris, Michigan: 16.9ppg-6.8rpg-4.4apg-1.2spg-0.5bpg-32.9mpg 94. Jamarco Warren, Charleston Southern: 17.8ppg-2.8rpg-2.8apg-.9spg-.1bpg-33.1mpg Comment:. Artsiom Parakhouski, Radford: 16.2ppg-11.2rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-31.3mpg Wall was named a first time All-American and SEC Player of the Year before going on to be the No. Keeping Ohio State quiet won't be the easiest . Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. Willie Warren, Oklahoma: 14.6ppg-2.2rpg-3.1apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-31.3mpg . 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. Marcus Morris, Kansas: 7.4ppg-4.7rpg-1.1apg-1.0spg-0.3bpg-18.5mpg Comment: Thompkins had a good freshman year, but he should continue to improve. Brook Lopez (2010-present) 2012-13 All-Star. He has underrated finesse around the basket and can get the tough rebounds. 2026; 2025; 2024 . 31. 62. Comment: Harden always provides a tough task for defenders, as his size at 68 for the shooting guard position often leads to mismatches. He will enter next season with the second most steals per game from last season among returning players. 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. 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. Comment: After drawing comparisons to the likes of Baron Davis, Holiday did not play up to par his freshmen season. 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: 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. 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. He will now be the main guy in Arizona, and will have the chance to be a star. Ricky Harris, UMass: 18.2ppg-2.9rpg-1.5apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-32.4mpg Comment: The Badgers are losing a lot of talent, and Hughes will most likely be the go to guy for Wisconsin. Alex Tyus, Florida: 12.5ppg-6.2rpg-0.7apg-0.5spg-0.8bpg-26.2mpg 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. He is quick and a physical defender for his size as well. Daye can score and beat his man to the rim, but because of his skinniness he often gets pushed around down low. Wordsmiths have penned longform articles . PPG-points per game RPG-rebounds per game APG-assists per game SPG-steals per game BPG-blocks per game MPG-minutes per game. 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. Where could Tom Brady land next, and does anybody want him? Gerald Henderson, Duke: 16.5ppg-4.9rpg-2.5apg-1.2spg-0.8bpg-29.7mpg At 68, McDermott was a prolific and efficient scorer who used his combination of size and elite shooting ability to punish opponents. Dwayne Collins, Miami: 10.6ppg-7.3rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.4bpg-24.9mpg John Holland, Boston University: 18.1ppg-5.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-35.5mpg Purdue's 7-foot-4 center is towering over the competition for Big Ten Player of the Year and has the No. 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. 14. All hail the greatest regular season Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL. 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. He is a good scorer and defender in the low post, making him one of the best undersized forwards in the country. 5 all-time scorer, Smith is also the programs all-time leader in steals. They had shooters every where as they shot 50 percent as a team throughout the tournament. Tasmin Mitchell, LSU: 16.3ppg-7.2rpg-1.9apg-1.6spg-0.7bpg-32.5mpg Comment: Nevada seems to have a recent history of big men, and Babbitt is the next in line. Comment: Fisher was the 6th man off the bench for the Wildcats, but next season he will most likely start. These are the players that defined college basketball in the 2010s. Kaminsky was only considered the No. Talor Battle, Penn State: 16.7ppg-5.3rpg-5.0apg-1.2spg-0.1bpg-37.4mpg 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. 68. Michael Washington, Arkansas: 15.5ppg-9.8rpg-0.9apg-1.0spg-1.3bpg-30.0mpg Comment: Franklin is one of the more under the radar mid-major forwards, but with Siena gaining more national attention he will get more limelight as well. 46. Comment: Davis entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. Comment: Delaney is a playmaker and scorer, who can hit big shots. 87. Trevon Hughes, Wisconsin: 12.1ppg-3.2rpg-2.8apg-1.5spg-0bpg-32.3mpg 14. I know some of you will disagree with my rankings, but keep in mind this is just one college basketball fans take on things. Omar Samhan, Saint Marys: 14.1ppg-9.4rpg-1.6apg-0.4spg-2.0bpg-29.6mpg 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. 106. PAllen Stinnett, Creighton: 12.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-26.3mpg Comment: The preseason Big 10 POY was slowed by injuries last season, and that caused him to hit a few slumps. Comment: Wesley is a little raw, but he will be the go to guy in the post with the departure of Gary Wilkinson. 3. Comment: The cousin of NFL running back Brian Westbrook has great talent, but playing in Tubby Smiths system led him to go unnoticed for the most part. Comment: Slaughter is a solid all around player, and containing good scoring ability, posting 10 games of 20 points or more. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. Though he only stood 61, Trey Burke was a giant on the court during his two seasons at Michigan. 40. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories, Map shows which states support Colin Kaepernick the most. Comment: After two years of playing the part of a role player, Dunn will be the go to scorer for Baylor next season. Jimmer Fredette, BYU: 16.2ppg-3.0rpg-4.1apg-1.5spg-0.1bpg-33.0mpg 2. Kyle Filipowski Buckeyes fans will never forget his deep buzzer-beater to stun Michigan in the Big Ten tournament. One of the best to ever suit up for Tom Izzo's Spartans, Denzel Valentine was a brilliant four-year player in Lansing. 36. Taj Gibson, USC: 14.3ppg-9.0rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-2.9bpg-33.7mpg His massive two-way impact was illustrated in his sterling box score plus-minus rating, which surpassed even Anthony Davis to be the second highest of the last 10 years behind only Zion Williamson. He left Creighton as college basketballs No. Gibson is one of the best interior defenders in the nation, and is also one of the best finishers around the rim. New coach Anthony Grant will help him improve in all areas of his game. Ryan Wittman, Cornell: 18.5ppg-3.6rpg-2.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-34.1mpg Other players may or may not have hit those shots however wall did. Westbrook is still one of the more explosive players in the country. Tyler Smith, Tennessee: 17.4ppg-5.8rpg-3.4apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-32.6mpg He is a tenacious defender as well, and arguably the best all around point guard. 113. 63. Comment: Morgan slumped his junior season, as he was injured and never really got back on track. 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. He turned into one of the great players in the history of the program during his three years in school: a two-time SEC Player of the Year, a consensus All-American, and the leader of a team that tied the record for most wins (31) in program history. He is a capable scorer, and should thrive if given the chance. Joe Harden, UC Davis: 14.8ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0.3bpg-32.8mpg Comment: La Salle returns all key players, and Green will be leading the way. 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. The Spartans first round loss to Middle Tennessee during Valentines senior season felt like the biggest upset in tournament history until that whole UMBC thing happened a couple years later. Mac Koshwal, DePaul: 12.2ppg-9.6rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.4bpg-32.1mpg Walker went on a run for the ages at the 2011 Big East tournament, hitting an iconic buzzer-beater against Pitt in the quarterfinals and powering the Huskies to the conference tournament title by averaging 26 points per night over the five-game run. Comment: Holland is a talented wing with a sweet shooting stroke and scoring ability. 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. 92. Gordon Hayward, Butler: 13.1ppg-6.5rpg-2.0apg-1.5spg-0.9bpg-32.7mpg In his freshman season, Virginia went 22-10 six more. A. J. The return of big man Greg Monroe will make that goal easier. Few nicknames in the modern age have ever felt as fitting as Russdiculous did for Russ Smith. That's the legacy of Breanna Stewart, arguably the most decorated and accomplished college basketball player to ever step on the court. Sabrina Ionescu is the all-time career triple-doubles leader in NCAA history, a feat she managed to achieve less than two years into her career with the Oregon Ducks. His quickness defensively is mostly overlooked. DeJuan Blair, Pitt Gregory Shamus / Getty Images Blair was a king of the boards. Whats incredible is that Davis was only No. Comment: Chism goes underrated sometimes, but he has begun to make a name for himself. 10. Mike Rosario, Rutgers: 16.2ppg-3.5rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.2bpg-32.5mpg 30. 130. Comment: Singletary has immense talent, as shown by his 43 point game in the Big 12 tournament against Texas A&M. There is no fiercer competitor than him in the nation. He would have been a lottery pick in the NBA draft, but he opted to return to school. Before he was lighting up the NBA as one of the most prolific scorers in the game, Kemba Walker made a name for himself by leading the UConn Huskies to relevance on the national stage. 21. 11 recruit in the state of the Illinois when he entered Wisconsin as a three-star prospect. 70. The Villanova Wildcats won their first of two National Championships in 2016. 96. Top 10 2010s NBA Basketball Players. He is also a good defender and passer, but he still has room to improve. Standing 6'6 and possessing point guard skills, Evans is a nightmare match-up every game he plays but has struggled in his 2nd season due to injuries and inconsistency. Brunson spent three seasons at Villanova becoming the most accomplished college player of the decade. VanVleet and Wichita running mate Ron Baker survive as the decades most iconic mid-major superstar duo. In addition to leading being the Cardinals No. He is an excellent three point and free throw shooter, and can create his own shot when needed. He was suspended for a game and stripped of his captaincy as a result, but longer-lasting is his reputation as a dirty player that has followed him into his NBA career. Lawrence Westbrook, Minnesota: 12.6ppg-2.5rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-24.1mpg 91. Elliot Williams, Duke: 4.2ppg-2.3rpg-0.7apg-0.6spg-0bpg-16.6mpg scorer for Rutgers, but hopefully he can get some more help next season. 136. Comment: The brother of former Maryland standout Juan Dixon had a great freshman season for the Panthers. 69. Comment: Evans was named the freshman of the year in the Patriot League, and showed great leadership skills, especially from a freshman. 111. 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. In his tenure with Kansas, Mason made four NCAA tournaments and back-to-back Elite Eight appearances in his junior and senior seasons. 122. Dixon will be the only returning starter from this years elite eight squad. 139. 80. 17. He is projected as a lottery pick in the NBA draft, so it is unlikely that he will return to school, especially with the departure of Calipari. Comment: Robinson has underrated athleticism and defensive ability, and he can play the 3 or 4 position. Rivera, Binghamton: 20.0ppg-6.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.4bpg-35.4mpg Comment: It is unsure if Brown will remain at Xavier for his senior year or enter the NBA draft, but if he returns Xavier will be arguably the best mid-major team. Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. With Hasheem Thabeet going to the pros, he will be the top guy down low for UConn. Kevin Coble, Northwestern: 15.5ppg-4.8rpg-2.5apg-1.3spg-0.6bpg-34.2mpg Nick Calathes, Florida: 17.2ppg-5.3rpg-6.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg 132. Comment: Over the past season Butler has grown into an elite scorer, putting up 43 points against Villanova. Patrick Christopher, California: 14.5ppg-3.8rpg-2.1apg-0.8spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg Tiller, Missouri: 8.4ppg-3.4rpg-3.6apg-1.8spg-0.2bpg-24.8mpg 61. He is already one of the better shot blockers in the nation. 8. 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. He is a great all around player, athletic with the ability to make plays around the basket on both ends of the court. Comment: Johnson is raw, but he has excellent athletic ability which means great upside. 49. 48. Rodney Green, La Salle: 17.8ppg-5.0rpg-3.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-35.3mpg 90. 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. He will have the opportunity to have a big impact his senior season this year with UNC. Comment: Blakely is undersized for the power forward position at 65, but that does not stop him from playing tenaciously. Comment: Morris is often outshined by Cole Aldrich, but he is a skilled post player who will benefit greatly from the return of Collins. 106. The passed legislation also permits college sports betting. Henderson is a playmaker, with the ability to drive and draw defenders and hit key shots. Its possible college basketball hasnt seen an interior scorer this gifted since Shaq. Deonta Vaughn, Cincinnati: 15.3ppg-4.0rpg-4.7apg-1.3spg-0bpg-35.8mpg Check back for updated and expanded rankings after the 2009-2010 season. 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. Christopher is the best scorer and slasher of the bunch. In 10 years there were seven different champions, with Duke, UConn and Villanova winning twice each. 19. He has a 24.2 Player Efficiency Rating that is third-best among all SEC freshmen, . He is a solid rebounder, but he does lack a little toughness down low at times. This ranking doesnt include the long list of spectacular contributions from womens college basketball. Comment: Ubiles was not noticed often this past season, in part because he played along with the MAAC POY Kenny Hasbrouck. Paul George, Fresno State: 14.3ppg-6.2rpg-1.9apg-1.7spg-1.0bpg-34.6mpg Jrue Holiday, UCLA: 8.5ppg-3.8rpg-3.7apg-1.6spg-0.5bpg-27.1mpg 27. 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. Mike Davis, Illinois: 11.3ppg-8.1rpg-2.0apg-0.7spg-0.6bpg-30.7mpg 147. 59. 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. Young became the first player in Division I history to lead the nation in both scoring (27.4) and assists (8.7) since assists were made an official statistic in 1983. 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. 98. Initially the forgotten man in a Jayhawks recruiting class that also included McDonalds All-Americans Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins, and Wayne Selden, Mason would eventually grow into dynamic 511 point guard who could shoot from anywhere and played with a toughness that belied his size. 54. Bryan Davis, Texas A&M: 10.8ppg-6.5rpg-1.0apg-0.7spg-1.4bpg-26.7mpg 121. Comment: Sanders has good length and is a great defensive player in terms of guarding the perimeter. He is not that great of a passer, which can lead to a one-dimensional game sometimes. 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