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. Gerald Lee, Old Dominion: 15.5ppg-5.7rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.8bpg-30.8mpg 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: After two years of playing the part of a role player, Dunn will be the go to scorer for Baylor next season. 1:00. Where could Tom Brady land next, and does anybody want him? 30. 120. Josh Young, Drake: 15.4ppg-3.8rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0bpg-33.5mpg Alex Franklin, Siena: 13.6ppg-7.5rpg-0.9apg-1.3spg-0.7bpg-32.2mpg 18. He will have the opportunity to have a big impact his senior season this year with UNC. 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: 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. Chris Wright, Georgetown: 12.5ppg-3.0rpg-3.8apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg 24. He had some discipline issues this past season, but if he can keep it together he will be in for a great season. 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. Demontez Stitt, Clemson: 8.7ppg-2.4rpg-3.8apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-25.9mpg Troy Jackson, Alcorn State: 20.0ppg-4.7rpg-3.2apg-2.5spg-0.4bpg-37.1mpg Jimmer Fredette, BYU: 16.2ppg-3.0rpg-4.1apg-1.5spg-0.1bpg-33.0mpg A 7-foot shooter who felt like he was born to play in Bo Ryans offensive system, Kaminsky made a major jump to become a First Team All-Big Ten player as a junior before blossoming into the national player of the year as a senior. He uses his size well to help him succeed on defense. Jamarco Warren, Charleston Southern: 17.8ppg-2.8rpg-2.8apg-0.9spg-0.1bpg-33.1mpg 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. 141. 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. 53. 5. 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. Kyle Singler, Duke: 16.5ppg-7.7rpg-2.4apg-1.5spg-1.0bpg-32.2mpg 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: Sims is one of the more underrated forwards, but next season he as well as the whole Michigan team will return, and he will look to have a breakout season. Before he was plagued by back issues, Sullinger felt like the most dependable offensive big man in America. 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. Biggie entered Purdue with sky-high expectations as the programs first Mr. Basketball from Indiana since Glenn Robinson. Gerald Henderson, Duke: 16.5ppg-4.9rpg-2.5apg-1.2spg-0.8bpg-29.7mpg As a freshman he showed great signs of maturity in terms of basketball IQ. 4. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 11. Kirk Cousins is never going to win anything because hes a Costco hotdog. The Wildcats had other players who could carry the scoring load for the night, but it was Davis who keyed their supremacy on both ends. 3. College basketball had never seen a scorer like Trae Young before his arrival in Norman, Oklahoma. Gambling problem? 127. Lazar Hayward, Marquette: 16.3ppg-8.6rpg-1.1apg-1.0spg-0.3bpg-31.7mpg 38. Comment: Calathes has great size at 66 for the point guard position. Marqus Blakely, Vermont: 16.1ppg-9.0rpg-2.5apg-2.0spg-2.7bpg-32.7 106. Comment: Next season is the time for Wright to step it up. 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. With the team built around him from day one, Young put together some of the most incredible single-season numbers of the decade: 27.4 points and 8.7 assists per game built on a barrage of three-point shooting that drew comparisons to Steph Curry. Williams was an ace defender and rebounder who doubled as a smart passer and primary scoring option. 82. 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. Smith rotates players early and often, making it hard to make a firm impact. Deon Thompson, North Carolina: 10.6ppg-5.7rpg-0.7apg-0.9spg-1.1bpg-24.8mpg He is an excellent shooter and scorer, and rebounds well for his position. ETwaun Moore, Purdue: 13.8ppg-4.6rpg-3.0apg-1.1spg-0.4bpg-33.0mpg Evan Turner, Ohio State: 17.3ppg-7.1rpg-4.0apg-1.8spg-0.8bpg-36.4mpg Purdue's 7-foot-4 center is towering over the competition for Big Ten Player of the Year and has the No. He has underrated finesse around the basket and can get the tough rebounds. Top 150 January 16th [] Comment: He is the son of legend Ralph Sampson, and has great upside and size. 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. 1 pick in the NBA draft. Comment: Moore is the best pure scorer out of the super soph trio from Purdue. 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. Damian Saunders, Duquesne: 13.1ppg-7.6rpg-2.3apg-2.1spg-2.4bpg-34.6mpg Top 10 2010s NBA Basketball Players. Chris Warren, Ole Miss: 19.6ppg-1.5rpg-4.0apg-2.5spg-0bpg-34.4mpg 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. He has great athleticism and an all around game, and can take the game into his own hands if needed. 8. Comment: Jordan broke on to the scene this past season as a shot blocking and rebounding machine. 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. He is quick and athletic with the ball down low, and he also has good defensive awareness. 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. Jeff Teague, Wake Forest: 18.8ppg-3.3rpg-3.5apg-1.9spg-0.6bpg-32.0mpg 1 - Kentucky Wildcats Ryan McKee/ NCAA Photos via Getty. Four years, four national championships. Clarkes transfer from San Jose State to Gonzaga felt like an afterthought nationally until the entire basketball world realized how breathtaking his talent was. 103. Comment: Wise is a great scorer, but he often took a backseat to Chase Budinger and Jordan Hill this past season. Kyle Filipowski Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories, Map shows which states support Colin Kaepernick the most. 112. With the arrival of Vernon Macklin Tyus should be able to play his more natural position, small forward, more often. I also am not including incoming recruits or transfers, as you cannot accurately rank them on the college scale yet. 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. 117. 126. Terrico White, Ole Miss: 13.7ppg-3.4rpg-2.3apg-0.8spg-0.3bpg-30.0mpg Adrian Oliver, San Jose State: 17.1ppg-2.3rpg-2.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-31.8mpg 75. 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. Aubrey Coleman, Houston: 19.4ppg-8.2rpg-2.4apg-2.3spg-0bpg-32.8mpg Hopefully he can make a bigger name for himself next season. 35. Comment: One of the NCAAs leading scorers, Stefon Jackson, has graduated, meaning Culpepper will be given the chance to be a star. Comment: In my opinion Downey is the most electrifying player in the nation. 5 NBA players who will likely make their first All-Star appearance, ranked. Comment: While Randle is shorter than most point guards, he contains the speed and court savvy to make up for it. A 6-foot-9 force in the paint and known dunker, Brittney Griner shined for Baylor from the get-go. Comment: Wright led the way to the national spotlight for Dayton, and he contains great athleticism and versatility. Read Matt Ellentuck on the four best seasons in women's college basketball in the 2010s. Comment: Passed up his status as a guaranteed lottery pick in the NBA draft to return for his sophomore season. Manny Harris, Michigan: 16.9ppg-6.8rpg-4.4apg-1.2spg-0.5bpg-32.9mpg Larry Sanders, VCU: 11.3ppg-8.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-26.6mpg He had a somewhat disappointing season, and he will look to improve next season. 77. As a freshman, she blocked 223 shots to set the NCAA women's basketball record in blocked shots in a single season. He dominates in almost every performance, with 25 double-doubles this season including six 30 point games and 10 games of 15 rebounds or more. 57. Paul George, Fresno State: 14.3ppg-6.2rpg-1.9apg-1.7spg-1.0bpg-34.6mpg 72. JaJuan Johnson, Purdue: 13.4ppg-5.6rpg-0.7apg-0.5spg-2.1bpg-26.9mpg Comment: He missed most of the season with an injury, but when he was on the floor he was a scoring machine. The Villanova Wildcats won their first of two National Championships in 2016. It was merely a precursor for the damage hed do in March, first hanging 39 points on Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament, and then 36 points on VCU and 37 points on Oregon to push the Sooners into the Final Four. It is not that he is not a good defender, but it often seems he could care less and lacks aggressiveness. 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. 3 Boilermakers off to a . Mike Rosario, Rutgers: 16.2ppg-3.5rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.2bpg-32.5mpg Comment: Harden always provides a tough task for defenders, as his size at 68 for the shooting guard position often leads to mismatches. 69. Click the Pk for players drafted in that slot.. Matthew Maurer of TheDraftReview is an NBA Draft historian who has researched and collected the data on the entire history of the NBA Draft. Comment: Harris is an electrifying scorer, but sometimes his game can be one-dimensional, which is an area he needs to work on. Comment: Another fun guy to watch, George is a very athletic guard/forward who is continuing to refine his game at all levels. Al-Farouq Aminu, Wake Forest: 12.9ppg-8.2rpg-1.5apg-1.0spg-1.2bpg-29.0mpg 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. Dayton men's basketball In his freshman season, Virginia went 22-10 six more. scorer for Rutgers, but hopefully he can get some more help next season. Williams was an unheralded recruit with eyes on the Ivy League before Rick Barnes took a chance on him at Tennessee. In 10 years there were seven different champions, with Duke, UConn and Villanova winning twice each. A No. Terry Dischinger, Forward (1960-'62) A Parade All-American in 1958 as a high schooler, Dischinger continued his basketball dominance on the college level at Purdue. Check back for updated and expanded rankings after the 2009-2010 season. 85. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. 20. Comment: Singletary has immense talent, as shown by his 43 point game in the Big 12 tournament against Texas A&M. 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. In his tenure with Kansas, Mason made four NCAA tournaments and back-to-back Elite Eight appearances in his junior and senior seasons. Rivera, Binghamton: 20.0ppg-6.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.4bpg-35.4mpg Courtney Fortson, Alabama: 14.8ppg-5.5rpg-5.9apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-32.8mpg LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan were already greats starting the decade, but they continued adding to their stories. Kalin Lucas, Michigan State: 14.7ppg-2.1rpg-4.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-31.9mpg 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. Below, the best players from the 2010s are ranked 1-10. New stars like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo started taking over the game as the sport evolved. 101. Baylor's 19-year run in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll is over. 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. Those teams truly shocked (that's a little hint) the nation with their impressive play on the . 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. He needs to become more coordinated down low, and when he gains that his scoring and defensive ability will improve greatly. 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. Comment: The Badgers are losing a lot of talent, and Hughes will most likely be the go to guy for Wisconsin. Devan Downey, South Carolina: 19.8ppg-2.8rpg-4.5apg-2.9spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg 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. 23. Comment: Koshwal is a raw talent, but he is dominant on the boards. NBA mock draft 2023: Updated projection with Victor Wembanyama to surprise team in lottery sim. 135. 86. Comment: Eldridge entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. 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. His 59 height is why he is not a lock for a first round pick in the NBA Draft. 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. The 6-8, 235-pound forward from Chicago, Ill., averaged 19.1 points . Dexter Pittman, Texas: 10.0ppg-5.2rpg-0.4apg-0.4spg-1.0bpg-16.6mpg 109. 8. 102. Few nicknames in the modern age have ever felt as fitting as Russdiculous did for Russ Smith. He will play a bigger role with Tyrese Rice graduating. Patrick Mills, Saint Marys: 18.4ppg-2.4rpg-3.9apg-2.2spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg Here are my rankings for the Top 150 College Basketball Players for the 2009-2010 season. Comment: Saunders is a do-it-all player who has a great motor. Ralph Sampson III, Minnesota: 6.3ppg-4.2rpg-0.8apg-0.3spg-1.5bpg-20.8mpg Sullinger was a consensus top-three recruit entering Ohio State and lived up to every bit of hype. Matt Howard, Butler: 14.8ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-27.8mpg 26. It is rumored that he will return to school if he not a guaranteed first round selection in the NBA draft. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. 6. He is an efficient point guard and has the ability to dish and drive or pull up for the jump shot. Gibson is one of the best interior defenders in the nation, and is also one of the best finishers around the rim. 116. Napier must have been studying Kemba Walker when he came off the bench to help UConn win the national championship as a freshman. 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. A great upside is still there, and there arent too many centers that can shoot and handle the ball as well as he can. Gani Lawal, Georgia Tech: 15.1ppg-9.5rpg-0.6apg-1.0spg-1.5bpg-29.6mpg Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. He will go into next season as the top returning rebounder in the nation in terms of rebounds per game this past season. In each of the four seasons Jimmer Fredette spent at Brigham Young, he improved his point totals by at least five points. He was, in all regards, the greatest college running back of his generation. Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech: 10.6ppg-3.9rpg-5.0apg-2.1spg-0.2bpg-31.6mpg He will be complimented by recruits DeMarcus Cousins and Daniel Orton, who will help relieve him of inside pressure on the offensive end. 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. 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. He can dish it out, rebound, and has great shooting stroke. 62. Nik Raivio, Portland: 16.0ppg-6.5rpg-2.4apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-30.9mpg 98. 96. Comment: Turner led the Buckeyes in points, rebounds, assists, and steals, one of only a handful of players to do so for their team in the nation. Check out the most memorable college basketball players of the decade below. 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. 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: Surprised many by foregoing the NBA draft and his projected lottery status by returning to KU. With Hansbrough gone he has the opportunity to be the main man down low for the Heels. 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. 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. He is a borderline first round projection in the draft, but the word around Austin is that he will probably return. Comment: Robertson was 4th in the nation in three point shooting percentage and for the nations top three point shooting team nonetheless. He is a talented player and should have a great season at the mid-major level. As an All-American,. After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hields star exploded as a senior. 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. College basketball has seen plenty of freshman phenoms, but it has never seen one quite like Zion. We've narrowed down the 10 best games in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college football. Craig Brackins, Iowa State: 20.2ppg-9.5rpg-1.3apg-0.5spg-0.9bpg-32.5mpg 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. Comment: The reigning Horizon League POY will return along with the entire Butler team, and will look to be more competitive than ever. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. A.J. 31. Though he only stood 61, Trey Burke was a giant on the court during his two seasons at Michigan. 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. R.J. Evans, Holy Cross: 13.4ppg-5.2rpg-1.6apg-1.7spg-0.2bpg-29.5mpg 42. Mac Koshwal, DePaul: 12.2ppg-9.6rpg-1.8apg-1.3spg-0.4bpg-32.1mpg 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. Comment: Harris is one of the more athletic guards in the country, as he is an excellent defender on the perimeter and insider. Here's a look at the five players who sit atop of the 2010 draft class. 138. He is a capable scorer, and should thrive if given the chance. 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. Heres our latest projection of the NBA draft. Jared Quayle, Utah State: 13.1ppg-6.0rpg-3.7apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-30.2mpg 12. Comment: Wise is expected to return to school for next season, where he has the chance to have an even bigger season. 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: 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. Scottie Reynolds (2006-10) Reynolds only played for . He is an excellent shooter and playmaker, leading the Big Red to the NCAA Tournament and an Ivy League title. 148. Comment: Ubiles was not noticed often this past season, in part because he played along with the MAAC POY Kenny Hasbrouck. Take a look back at iconic moments in NBA history from the 2010s. In his senior season, the Grand Forks, North Dakota, native led the nation with 26.7 points per game en route to winning Naismith College Player of the Year honors and the John R. Wooden Award. Comment: Robinson has underrated athleticism and defensive ability, and he can play the 3 or 4 position. Comment: The Keydets lead the NCAA as a team in points scored per game, and Kenon will be the leading returning scorer. He exited after two years with a Big Ten Player of the Year award and an All-American nod to his name. 67. 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. 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. 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