32. 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. 42. 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. Fredette used impossibly deep shooting range to go some remarkable scoring tears: in his last 20 games as a senior, he put up three 40-point games and one 52-point performance in the conference tournament on his way to averaging 29 points per game for the season. Comment: Koshwal is a raw talent, but he is dominant on the boards. He would go on to have perhaps the most impressive career of any player in the programs esteemed history. Lawrence Westbrook, Minnesota: 12.6ppg-2.5rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-24.1mpg Comment: Tavernari is a versatile all around forward, who can post up down low or shoot the outside shot. 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. 93. Look for him to gain more fame in the upcoming season. 60. Eamonn Brennan 28 LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan were already greats starting the decade, but they continued adding to their stories. Josh Young, Drake: 15.4ppg-3.8rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0bpg-33.5mpg A.J. 134. 87. Here are my rankings for the Top 150 College Basketball Players for the 2009-2010 season. Comment: Hayward can drive, shoot, and handle the ball well for a forward. Chris Warren, Ole Miss: 19.6ppg-1.5rpg-4.0apg-2.5spg-0bpg-34.4mpg 36. He is a capable scorer, and should thrive if given the chance. 137. 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. He is an excellent shooter and scorer, and rebounds well for his position. 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. Comment: Green has tons of athleticism and potential, which I think we will see much more of in the upcoming season. Best College Basketball Teams Of The 2010s 2015-16 Villanova. 6. UVAs charmed run to a national championship in 2019 never could have happened without players like Brogdon to lay the foundation of the program under Tony Bennett. Comment: After drawing comparisons to the likes of Baron Davis, Holiday did not play up to par his freshmen season. Corey Fisher, Villanova: 10.8ppg-2.3rpg-2.8apg-1.2spg-0.1bpg-24.3mpg Smith rotates players early and often, making it hard to make a firm impact. He is the leading returning scorer for the Tigers, and he will have to continue to improve his scoring for next season. He is not that great of a passer, which can lead to a one-dimensional game sometimes. No college player this decade had a higher box score plus-minus and no one in the modern era has ever matched his sterling 70.2 percent true shooting percentage while averaging at least 13 shots per game. No one summed up the two-way intensity of the Pitino years in Louisville better than Smith. 138. 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. 33. He would have been a lottery pick in the NBA draft, but he opted to return to school. Comment: Teague is the best SSS player in the nation (shooter, slasher, scorer). They will always go in this order, so if I accidentally put something like apg twice, then the following stat would be spg and so on. The 2014 UConn Huskies were the most unlikely national champion of the decade and it only happened because Shabazz Napier willed it into existence. 11 recruit in the state of the Illinois when he entered Wisconsin as a three-star prospect. D.J. 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. 5. One of four players this decade to twice be named a consensus All-American, Sullinger was a monster inside scorer and forceful rebounder who averaged a double-double as a freshman and just missed it as a sophomore. Duke's Zion Williamson, Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu, and Oklahoma's. Perhaps we should have known Mason would turn into a legend when he got his own theme song shortly after arriving at Kansas. Jared Quayle, Utah State: 13.1ppg-6.0rpg-3.7apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-30.2mpg Evan Turner, Ohio State: 17.3ppg-7.1rpg-4.0apg-1.8spg-0.8bpg-36.4mpg Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. 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. Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech: 10.6ppg-3.9rpg-5.0apg-2.1spg-0.2bpg-31.6mpg 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: Pittman has shed over 70 pounds since coming to Austin, but he is still not conditioned enough to play even half the game. 114. 106. John Holland, Boston University: 18.1ppg-5.5rpg-1.1apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-35.5mpg 86. Her output only increased from there, peaking at a whopping 31.6 points per game during her senior year. Scottie Reynolds (2006-10) Reynolds only played for . By leveraging his incredible athleticism on both ends, Oladipo turned into one of the most impactful players of the decade. 126. Sylven Landesberg, Virginia: 16.6ppg-6.0rpg-2.8apg-1.0spg-0.1bpg-34.2mpg Ten Best College Basketball Games of the 2010s. He will be complimented by recruits DeMarcus Cousins and Daniel Orton, who will help relieve him of inside pressure on the offensive end. 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. He posted five consecutive 1,000-point seasons during the decade before sharply falling off. Big men this accomplished with such high-level skill and smarts dont come around often. Austin Daye, Gonzaga: 12.7ppg-6.8rpg-1.1apg-0.7spg-2.1bpg-26.3mpg 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. He is inconsistent at times, but when he gets going he is one of the more dangerous play makers in the nation. 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. Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. . JaJuan Johnson, Purdue: 13.4ppg-5.6rpg-0.7apg-0.5spg-2.1bpg-26.9mpg This list weighs contributions from mens college basketball players between the 2009-2010 season and the 2018-2019 season. Caleb Swanigan, PF, Purdue "Biggie" entered Purdue with sky-high expectations as the program's. One of the best to ever suit up for Tom Izzo's Spartans, Denzel Valentine was a brilliant four-year player in Lansing. He averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds . 1 - Kentucky Wildcats Ryan McKee/ NCAA Photos via Getty. Comment: With the recent reshuffling of the Memphis team, it looks like Mack will be the leading returning scorer for the Tigers, and he should have a great season next year. Comment: Robertson was 4th in the nation in three point shooting percentage and for the nations top three point shooting team nonetheless. As a freshman, she blocked 223 shots to set the NCAA women's basketball record in blocked shots in a single season. The 6-foot-2 guard was a walking bucket with an incredibly impressive range and ability to hit virtually any shot off the dribble. 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. He had a somewhat disappointing season, and he will look to improve next season. Daniel Emerson, Mercer: 13.8ppg-10.7rpg-2.3apg-0.4spg-0.2bpg-34.9mpg 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. Shawn Taggart, Memphis: 10.4ppg-7.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-1.4bpg-25.0mpg Solomon Alabi, Florida State: 8.4ppg-5.6rpg-0.3apg-0.5spg-2.1bpg-22.3mpg 146. 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. Dixon will be the only returning starter from this years elite eight squad. Comment: Eldridge entered the NBA draft, but he is expected to go undrafted and should return. Dwayne Collins, Miami: 10.6ppg-7.3rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.4bpg-24.9mpg She also accrued 736 blocked shots for her career to set the NCAA record for both men and women. Craig Brackins, Iowa State: 20.2ppg-9.5rpg-1.3apg-0.5spg-0.9bpg-32.5mpg 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. 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. Take a look back at iconic moments in NBA history from the 2010s. 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. 24. Aubrey Coleman, Houston: 19.4ppg-8.2rpg-2.4apg-2.3spg-0bpg-32.8mpg 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. Tony Crocker, Oklahoma: 9.6ppg-3.2rpg-1.4apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.9mpg Top 10 2010s NBA Basketball Players. 65. 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. 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 also has great court vision because of it, which leads to more baskets in transition. 27. 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. 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. Alongside six fellow future NBA players, Davis averaged a double-double. Omar Samhan, Saint Marys: 14.1ppg-9.4rpg-1.6apg-0.4spg-2.0bpg-29.6mpg 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. He is a talented player and should have a great season at the mid-major level. Comment: After Tyus let it be known that he would transfer from Florida, he decided to stay in Gainesville, which is big news for the Gators. 16. Ryan Wittman, Cornell: 18.5ppg-3.6rpg-2.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-34.1mpg Players who have hired an agent for the draft or are graduating or leaving will not be included. 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. 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. Comment: Ubiles was not noticed often this past season, in part because he played along with the MAAC POY Kenny Hasbrouck. LaceDarius Dunn, Baylor: 15.3ppg-4.6rpg-0.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.7mpg NBA Top Moments: 2010s. Much of the biographical and draft data of the later rounds is thanks to his investigative . 44. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Tuesday's 4-game slate. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The 2010s decade comes to a close on Tuesday, ending a memorable 10-year span in college basketball. Shelvin Mack, Butler: 11.9ppg-4.4rpg-3.5apg-1.1spg-0bpg-30.7mpg It now seems he is leaning toward returning, where he would give much needed help to the depleted Tigers down low. 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. He will go into next season as the top returning rebounder in the nation in terms of rebounds per game this past season. 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: He missed most of the season with an injury, but when he was on the floor he was a scoring machine. 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. Comment: Harris is an electrifying scorer, but sometimes his game can be one-dimensional, which is an area he needs to work on. He broke out in the NCAA tournament, scoring 35 points the opening round and finishing the tourney 16-24 from downtown. Comment: Another fun guy to watch, George is a very athletic guard/forward who is continuing to refine his game at all levels. 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. 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. A bit undersized, but he goes up strong for every basket and rebound. Doneal Mack, Memphis: 8.7ppg-2.1rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-25.1mpg Charles Jenkins, Hofstra: 19.7ppg-4.8rpg-4.3apg-1.4spg-0.5bpg-35.1mpg He had some discipline issues this past season, but if he can keep it together he will be in for a great season. It was the most . 116. 127. Comment: The reigning Horizon League POY will return along with the entire Butler team, and will look to be more competitive than ever. 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. Comment: Alabi was named to the ACC All-Defensive Team as a freshman, and will return with the experience and strength to be a top big man in the ACC. 5 all-time scorer, Smith is also the programs all-time leader in steals. Cole Aldrich, Kansas: 14.9ppg-11.1rpg-1.0apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-29.6mpg Stanley Robinson, UConn: 8.5ppg-5.9rpg-1.2apg-0.6spg-1.1bpg-24.9mpg Simply put he's turning in one of the greatest college basketball seasons ever while leading Purdue into a surprise top 5. Gibson is one of the best interior defenders in the nation, and is also one of the best finishers around the rim. DaSean Butler, West Virginia: 17.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.7apg-1.3spg-0.3bpg-33.1mpg 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. He will now be the main guy in Arizona, and will have the chance to be a star. Comment: The preseason Big 10 POY was slowed by injuries last season, and that caused him to hit a few slumps. He will continue to become more known nationally along with the Bulls. He first earned minutes under Tom Cream as a defensive stopper as a sophomore. PAllen Stinnett, Creighton: 12.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-26.3mpg 142. Henderson is a playmaker, with the ability to drive and draw defenders and hit key shots. 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. 15. 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. 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. 45. Comment: The sharp shooting guard is expected to return, giving California one of the most dangerous backcourts in the nation. 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. After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hields star exploded as a senior. Two years later, Brunson led the Wilcats to another national title, this time as the best player in the country. 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. 83. 103. This ranking doesnt include the long list of spectacular contributions from womens college basketball. Isaiah Thomas, Washington: 15.5ppg-3.0rpg-2.6apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-28.4mpg Now we turn to college hoops, the most parity-driven of any of the aforementioned sports this decade. Alex Franklin, Siena: 13.6ppg-7.5rpg-0.9apg-1.3spg-0.7bpg-32.2mpg Patrick Christopher, California: 14.5ppg-3.8rpg-2.1apg-0.8spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg He is an efficient point guard and has the ability to dish and drive or pull up for the jump shot. 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. Patrick Patterson, Kentucky: 17.9ppg-9.3rpg-1.9apg-0.6spg-2.1bpg-33.7mpg 49. 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. 38. 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. He has the skill set to become one of best big men in the nation if he works hard in the offseason. 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. Jerome Dyson, UConn: 13.2ppg-4.1rpg-3.2apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-29.3mpg Dior Lowhorn, San Francisco: 20.1ppg-6.9rpg-0.8apg-0.5spg-0.6bpg-32.3mpg Comment: Next season is the time for Wright to step it up. 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. 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. Though he only stood 61, Trey Burke was a giant on the court during his two seasons at Michigan. Purdue's 7-foot-4 center is towering over the competition for Big Ten Player of the Year and has the No. They had shooters every where as they shot 50 percent as a team throughout the tournament. 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. Osiris Eldridge, Illinois State: 14.0ppg-6.2rpg-2.4apg-1.5spg-0.4bpg-34.8mpg 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. Devan Downey, South Carolina: 19.8ppg-2.8rpg-4.5apg-2.9spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg 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. He will enter next season with the second most steals per game from last season among returning players. 129. Though his Blue Devils lost in the Elite Eight, Williamson combined historic efficiency with unprecedented impact to put together one of the sports most bulletproof statistical profiles ever. Burke had the total package for a point guard. Four years, four national championships. Malcolm Delaney, Virginia Tech: 18.1ppg-4.0rpg-4.5apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-36.9mpg Michigan had five players in the rotation from its 2013 team who would go on to have NBA careers, there was never any doubt Burke was the engine. Comment: Robinson has underrated athleticism and defensive ability, and he can play the 3 or 4 position. 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. Luke Babbitt, Nevada: 16.9ppg-7.4rpg-1.4apg-0.7spg-0.7bpg-32.6mpg To say Zach Edey is leading everyone is an understatement. 8. Virginia has already retired his number. 68. Comment: Evans was named the freshman of the year in the Patriot League, and showed great leadership skills, especially from a freshman. Samardo Samuels, Louisville: 11.8ppg-4.9rpg-0.9apg-0.6spg-1.3bpg-25.1mpg Clarkes transfer from San Jose State to Gonzaga felt like an afterthought nationally until the entire basketball world realized how breathtaking his talent was. 53. 74. Morris led all of college basketball in assist-to-turnover ratio from the moment he stepped on the court as a freshman at Iowa State then he did it again the next three years. Andy Brown Analyst II December 29, 2010 Comments. 14. Comment: He will go into next season as the reigning Big 10 POY and National Champ runner up. Trevon Hughes, Wisconsin: 12.1ppg-3.2rpg-2.8apg-1.5spg-0bpg-32.3mpg A. J. Comment: Scheyer has made a name for himself as a lights out shooter. Marcus Johnson, Dayton: 11.8ppg-3.1rpg-1.5apg-0.9spg-0.5bpg-28.3mpg Sullinger was a consensus top-three recruit entering Ohio State and lived up to every bit of hype. 117. 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. James, who operated as the face of the league in the. Lets rank the NFL teams still standing in the divisional round. He then poured in 16 points in 21 minutes during the national championship game, helping Duke to its fifth title in the Krzyzewski era. Chris Wright, Georgetown: 12.5ppg-3.0rpg-3.8apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-32.9mpg He will play a bigger role with Tyrese Rice graduating. 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. 100. With Hansbrough gone he has the opportunity to be the main man down low for the Heels. Stats:22.6 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 2.1 SPG, 1.8 BPG. He is quick and athletic with the ball down low, and he also has good defensive awareness. Marcus Morris, Kansas: 7.4ppg-4.7rpg-1.1apg-1.0spg-0.3bpg-18.5mpg Below, the best players from the 2010s are ranked 1-10. 128. Comment: After two years of playing the part of a role player, Dunn will be the go to scorer for Baylor next season. Comment: Nevada seems to have a recent history of big men, and Babbitt is the next in line. 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. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories, Map shows which states support Colin Kaepernick the most. Wall was so big and so fast that he felt like he arrived straight out of the future when he showed up at Kentucky. 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. Whats incredible is that Davis was only No. Alex Tyus, Florida: 12.5ppg-6.2rpg-0.7apg-0.5spg-0.8bpg-26.2mpg 99. He is a lights out shooter who can score consistently. scorer for Rutgers, but hopefully he can get some more help next season. Baylor's 19-year run in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll is over. Jon Scheyer, Duke: 14.9ppg-3.6rpg-2.8apg-1.6spg-0.2bpg-32.8mpg He should get more playing time next season. Comment: Calathes has great size at 66 for the point guard position. 40. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. 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. Comment: Sanders has good length and is a great defensive player in terms of guarding the perimeter. He needs to become more coordinated down low, and when he gains that his scoring and defensive ability will improve greatly. Read Matt Ellentuck on the four best seasons in womens college basketball in the 2010s. 149. 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. 96. 110. Comment: Saunders is a do-it-all player who has a great motor. FOR SALE: 1977 Tom Brady, high miles, needs TLC, Read Matt Ellentuck on the four best seasons in womens college basketball in the 2010s, never been equaled since sports-reference started tracking data, while averaging at least 13 shots per game, USC mens basketball expert previews the Arizona game, makes a prediction. 133. He can score, rebound, and pass well, making him one of the best all around mid-major players. 8. Ed Davis, North Carolina: 6.7ppg-6.6rpg-0.6apg-0.4spg-1.7bpg-18.8mpg Mike Davis, Illinois: 11.3ppg-8.1rpg-2.0apg-0.7spg-0.6bpg-30.7mpg True . 150. Top 150 January 16th [] Al-Farouq Aminu, Wake Forest: 12.9ppg-8.2rpg-1.5apg-1.0spg-1.2bpg-29.0mpg He was named the SEC freshman of the year. 101. He has great athleticism and an all around game, and can take the game into his own hands if needed. He is quick and a physical defender for his size as well. 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. 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. 57. 102. He broke onto the scene with a nine-point, five-rebound performance in Duke's Final Four win over Michigan State, providing a crucial spark off the bench for Mike Krzyzewski's Blue Devils. Dexter Pittman, Texas: 10.0ppg-5.2rpg-0.4apg-0.4spg-1.0bpg-16.6mpg He uses his size well to help him succeed on defense. 54. Hopefully he can make a bigger name for himself next season. As a junior, he turned into a legend. Williams was an ace defender and rebounder who doubled as a smart passer and primary scoring option. 21. Comment: Harden always provides a tough task for defenders, as his size at 68 for the shooting guard position often leads to mismatches. Comment: Despite some injury problems last season he was the only freshman starter in the Final Four. Jerome Randle, California: 18.3ppg-3.0rpg-5.0apg-0.7spg-0bpg-35.3mpg In addition to his two rings, Napier was also a consensus All-American, the AAC Player of the Year, and the Most Outstanding Player of the 2014 NCAA tournament. 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