The 6-6 wing was a revelation for the Bruins as a sophomore after transferring in from Kentucky and will be the best player on a national title contender this year. Improvement on guarding in space on the perimeter will be key for his future at the next level., 20) Andre Curbelo, 6-1, 175, PG, Soph., Illinois ST. JOHNS The Numbers: 10.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.1 apg --MN, An ankle injury derailed what would've been another boom year for Lykes at Miami last year but it could simply be delayed gratification for the new Arkansas addition. The Scout: Off-guard that can make shots, catch and shoot threes. He has a knack for helping with winning plays and doesn't make many mistakes. 2021-22 Stats: 20.4 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.3 APG. Needs to become a more engaged defender., 97) Noah Locke, 6-3, 205, G, Jr., Louisville PROVIDENCE Needs to take care of the ball better, has a tendency to turn it over., 55) Emmanuel Akot, 6-8, 210, SG, Sr., Boise State WESTERN KENTUCKY Guerrier is a 6-7 two-way junior wing who was Syracuse's most well-rounded player last season. The Scout: Elite defender. With so much talent, the list of guys deserving of a spot has never been larger and that is good for the sport. Would be better suited off the ball as a scorer versus running a team., 75) DeVion Harmon, 6-2, 200, G, Jr., Oregon TEXAS TECH Inconsistent shooter, but can get into the lane and make things happen. The Numbers: 19.1 ppg, 6.4 apg, 4.2 rpg, 33% 3-pointers (45-135) Davis ability to run the offense, mixed with scoring explosiveness is part of what makes the Tar Heels a title favorite. The top mid-major prospects include No. Kyle Boone Coaches Poll: Houston takes top spot from slumping UNC . Texas A&M was a shocking snub from last years dance but returns with motivation and a quality roster headed by Henry Coleman. The Numbers: 9.6 ppg, 41% 3-pointers Marcus Carr had one of the more disappointing seasons, that said, a rebound season seems in order. The Scout: Explosive player who can get hot from deep, hard to guard with his size and speed when getting downhill. He defends and just wins., 7) Pete Nance, 6-10, 225, PF, Sr., Northwestern NORTH CAROLINA 2021-22 Stats: 13.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.1 APG. McNeil can really stroke it, and has deep, deep range. 2021-22 Stats: 10.5 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 3.0 APG. Having led Indiana to the NCAA Tournament a season ago, Trayce Jackson-Davis hopes to win a Big Ten title as a senior. The Scout: He can really shoot it from deep. Liberty has been one of the more successful programs in mid-major basketball, but Darius McGhee is a player unlike any the program has had before. His progression into an all-ACC caliber player makes him one of the more underrated players in our rankings. College Basketball College Basketball; Its that time of year again, the offseason is in full swing, and all eyes turn towards next year in the College Basketball world. Amari Bailey Chicago, IL PG 6'3" 155 99 3. The Numbers: 13.3 ppg College basketball's offseason has (almost) officially morphed into the 2021-22 college basketball season. He is a three-level scorer, with terrific finishing over and around help-defense. With each preseason list, there will be parts that look great and parts that look poorly, and everything in between, which is all part of the fun. 2021-22 Stats: 16.2 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.2 BPG, The Gators have a new coach in Todd Golden, but getting a piece like Colin Castleton is key for this season. --KB, Keeping Ramey was another big win for first-year Texas coach Chris Beard. The Scout: Hes an athletic wing who has a quick first step and can get to the basket, but will need to become a better perimeter shooter., 30) Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, 6-10, 245, PF, Fr., Tennessee LOUISVILLE He averaged a team-best of 18.6 points and a total of 8.6 rebounds for each game to lead the Wolverines in both of these categories. Now, after averaging 12.2 points and 7.1 rebounds, the 6-9 interior force is in line to be Arizona's leading scorer as a sophomore. The 6-9 combo forward is a skilled shooter and one of the most talented prospects in the sport entering next season. The Scout: Can be a pick and pop guy, and could wind up being Kevin Keatts second-best scorer behind Smith. Jackson-Davis is a terrific low-post scorer, who anchors the Hoosiers offense, plus is a great rebounder and defender. The nation's leading scorer a year ago, he's back for ORU as a junior to defend his throne as the most fearless shot-maker in the sport. The Aztecs will be the team to beat in the Mountain West thanks to the return of star Matt Bradley. 23.Matt Bradley Senior, San Diego State, 2021-22 Stats: 16.9 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.6 APG. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Hes a lead guard who can score from all three levels, can make his teammates better and also rebounds his position. --DC, Alexander is the reigning Big East Freshman of the Year and Co-Defensive Player of the Year. The Numbers: 5.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg Better than-advertised athlete., 34) Matthew Mayer, 6-9, 225, F, Sr., Baylor ILLINOIS --MN, Russell's a known quantity in college hoops circles -- he averaged at least 14.2 points per game in each of his three seasons at Rhode Island -- but he has nonetheless impressed his new team at Maryland upon his transfer. The Numbers: 18.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.2 apg, 35% 3-pointers (59-167) Struggles guarding on the perimeter. While losing Kennedy Chandler is a big loss, Tennessee has another young guard to turn to at the point in Zakai Ziegler. --GP, It's the most anticipated season for the Bonnies in ages, and Lofton will be the one guiding this group to maybe its best NCAA Tournament seed in program history. --KB, Love's spot on this list is a vote of confidence that the former five-star guard will make big strides after a rocky freshman season. Dick fills a role as a sharpshooter from deep, plus has the athleticism and build to be good defensively. --MN, A former McDonald's All-American, Moore is one of the veterans of a Duke team that recently voted him as a team co-captain. The Scout: He was terrific before he got hurt last year. Just a few. He emerged as a leader for UK as a sophomore amidst a turbulent season and after missing the first nine games of the campaign, helped guide Kentucky with a steadying presence averaging 10.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game in 16 appearances. Below-the-rim athlete., 88) Tristen Newton, 6-5, 190, SG, Soph., East Carolina UCONN Height/weight: 6-foot-9/255 pounds 2021-22 stats: 17.4 ppg, 15.1 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.6 bpg, 1.1 apg In his first season playing for Kentucky after transferring from West Virginia, Tshiebwe was the. Why? 27) Dawson Garcia, 6-11, 230, F, Soph., North Carolina MINNESOTA C-USA's best freshman can turn into C-USA's best player, as Lofton will almost certainly improve upon his stat line (12.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 56.7 FG%) as a sophomore considering he only logged 22.8 minutes per game last season. Coming off a missed NCAA Tournament, Florida State looks to rebound as their core gets a year older, headed by Matthew Cleveland. He averaged 11.3 points and 3.9 assists per game in a complementary role a season ago and enters the season as the current Ducks player with the most starts for the program. The Numbers: 17.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 4.1 apg, 34% 3-pointers (70-204) The forward has a high Basketball-IQ, is a good interior scorer, and is a terrific defender to help lift this Memphis team. Luckily there's even less doubt about who the #1 college player of all time is. 2021-22 Stats: 11.0 PPG, 4.9 APG, 3.5 RPG. He also ranks in the top five of the SEC in terms of his scoring average and is one of the only players averaging 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks each game. Matt Norlander CBS Sports 2022-23 Preseason Player, Frosh of the Year. The Scout: His upside is through the roof. He's one of three returning 'Nova standouts who averaged double figures last season and is coming off a career-best year as a junior where he averaged 12.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per game and stepped into a starring role in the postseason with Collin Gillespie injured. Hes not a point and doesnt shoot it well enough to be a 2. Thats an area thats already an issue for him, and if he goes high-major, itll be even tougher., 94) Femi Odukale, 6-5, 185, G, Soph., Pittsburgh SETON HALL Aimaq is a super-skilled center, he can score inside and out, block shots, and is also one of the sports best rebounders of the past decade. Kyle Boone View More News. He was the only Power Five player besides Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu to average at least 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Abmas still is a terrific three-point threat and can score 40 every night, but might not make another March run. McGhee is a terrific shooter, scorer, and passer, who is poised to be one of the top scorers in the sport. Has great touch. 2021-22 stats: 22.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg and 3.7 apg. The reigning National Champions lose quite a bit but getting Jalen Wilson back is key in their title defense. Heading into this year St. Johns has plenty of talent but it will be reliant upon Posh Alexander to help make it work. 20 Iowa State (7-1) at Iowa (6-2) View Betting Preview 2021-22 Stats: 12.3 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.6 APG. Matt Norlander SEC preview, predictions, top players. Somewhat foul prone when he has to play defense with his back to the basket. Still has to be more efficient, but definitely showed strides as a point guard., 46) Eric Gaines, 6-2, 150, PG, Soph., LSU UAB The Boilermakers can be great. Obanor was up and down last year but was good as a stretch-4, now will have an expanded role this season. CBKReport: The Top 100 College Basketball Players for next season. The Numbers: 10.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.8 apg, 39% 3-pointers (55-142) Can pass and shoot at a high level. With backcourt mate Jaden Shackelford preventing an overload of double teams, look for Quinerly to raise his numbers almost across the board as he tries to keep the Crimson Tide at the top of their conference. Lofton (14.4 ppg, 5.5 apg, 3.5 rpg) is an alpha combo guard who, despite being 6-3, took 38% of his shots last season at the rim, per Hoop Math. With that said, here is our list of the Top 10 NCAA Men's College Basketball Players: Coming into year two, Tyrese Hunter has shown an ability to be a good defender, and decision-maker, plus has real upside with an improved jumper. 2021-22 Stats: 18.4 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2.8 APG. He can create his own offense and has the instincts to consistently bring energy and enthusiasm to the defensive side of the ball for Purdue. Mar 24, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) looks on during a break in play against the . Not a great rebounder outside of his area. Providence made history by winning the Big East title, thanks in part due to good point guard play from Jared Bynum. NC State will likely be a bad basketball team this year, but Terquavion Smith is a star. 2021-22 Stats: 11.1 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.7 APG. 2021-22 Stats: 13.9 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.3 APG. The Numbers: 16.2 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 4.5 apg, 47% 3-pointers Quinerly is a great passer, driver, and scorer around the rim, who hopes to improve as a shooter, although it will be interesting to see how he comes off an injury. The 6-3 guard averaged 14.0 points, 4.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds last season. The Scout: Good spot-up three-point shooter and rebounder on both ends. Bacot had a breakout junior season under the guidance of coach Hubert Davis. The Numbers: 18.4 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 28% 3-pointers (39-138) A Davidson grad transfer, we expect Grady (14.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg) to be the most prominent perimeter player for a retooled Kentucky roster that needed 3-point threats more than a cow needs grass. After withdrawing from the 2022 NBA draft, the senior has plenty of time to maintain his impressive statistics with the Bulldogs in the upcoming college basketball season. The Scout: Hes bounced around a good amount, but he can put the ball in the basket. We're now less than two weeks out from competition as the drumbeat to the season-opener slowly beats louder and louder. Controls his matchup on the defensive end on a consistent basis., 25) Jake Stephens, 6-11, 265, C, Sr., VMI CHATTANOOGA But when the 7-1 center played at least 20 minutes, he averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks. The Scout: It obviously depends if he can get back to the player he was a few years ago. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter . Would NBA eventually move to change the age of draft eligibility? The Scout: Great touch around the basket. Needs to be a more consistent shooter. The Numbers: 10.8 ppg, 4.4 rpg The Scout: Small, but can really score. 8 Chase DeLauter (James Madison), No. Tremendous passion for the game. A breakthrough season is expected for the second-year Hawkeye. After averaging 15.8 points his final three years with the Hurricanes, he joins an up-tempo Razorbacks team that, under Eric Musselman, thrives on pushing the pace and featuring its guards. The Numbers: 10.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 34% 3-pointers (40-119) Colemans efficiency inside, high-scoring ability, and defense make the Aggies a likely Tournament team. The ACC places second with 20 of the Top 100 and the Big 12 third with 15. IAGuy, tWarnerHawk and WadeLookingbill Emoni Bates Ypsilanti, MI SF 6'7" 180 100 2. The 6-7 wing scored 27 points in the First Four victory over Michigan State and averaged 15.0 points and 6.3 rebounds in six NCAA Tournament games. The 6-8 forward made 43.8% of the 3.6 3-pointers he attempted as a sophomore. Stadiums Jeff Goodman reveals the top transfers in college basketball with each selection featuring a scouting breakdown from an anonymous hoops insider. Needs to become more consistent overall., 54) Jermaine Couisnard, 6-4, 210, G, Jr., South Carolina OREGON After a terrific season with an NCAA Tournament appearance, San Francisco is in rebuild mode, but Khalil Shabazz hopes to make it a small one. The 6-10. Elite scorer in transition and lives at the free throw line. The assists were most per game in the Big East. CBS Sports Top 100 And 1 college basketball players. He's only the fourth player to ever win Big East Defensive Player of the Year as a freshmen with the others being Naismith Memorial Hall of Famers Allen Iverson, Alonzo Mourning and Patrick Ewing. *Expected to miss significant time with broken foot, [MORE: 2022 College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker]. Bacot (12.3 ppg, 7.8 rpg) took 217 2-pointers last season; but just one 3-pointer. --KB, Shackelford led Alabama in scoring last season and is back after entering his name in the NBA Draft and the transfer portal during the offseason. Matthew Mayer didnt take the step forward many thought a season ago, but he will get a new role at Illinois. The Numbers: 13.2 ppg, 6.6 rpg The Scout: Big guard that uses his body well. --MN, Chris Beard is gone but Texas Tech -- now led by former assistant Mark Adams -- should be in good hands thanks to the return of skilled lefty Terrence Shannon Jr. After testing the NBA Draft waters he returned and immediately thrust himself into the mix as a top-50 player in the sport. The Top 50 Men's Players of the 2021-22 College Basketball Season Ready for March Madness? Peterson is a 69guard, who is a good shooter, passer, and defender, making him a matchup nightmare for opponents. Williams is a high-scoring big that is a great interior scorer, who can stretch out and shoot, making him a potential star at LSU, 2021-22 Stats: 18.0 PPG, 3.5 APG, 1.6 SPG. 1 overall draft pick Cade Cunningham. Quatre ceinutes. I'm not sure about that, and it speaks more to how power-conference players get the benefit of the doubt much more often than stat compilers in one-bid leagues. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged a team-high 19.0 points and a team-high 7.0 rebounds as a sophomore while leading the Zags to a 31-1 record. Elite in pick and roll as both a scorer and facilitator. Excellent at using fakes to get his shot off. 2021-22 Stats: 13.8 PPG, 4.2 APG, 3.0 RPG. 2021-22 Stats: 15.4 PPG, 3.8 APG, 3.5 RPG. More than half his shots last season were 3-point attempts. The Scout: Great low-post scorer with excellent footwork and post moves. Can be impulsive resulting in turnovers and poor shot selection. 5 overall prospect in the 2021 class and is coming into a league not known for its quality front court play. --MN, This is a captain's pick for me and I'll wear it with pride with a peek behind the curtain: I actually had Miles 54th on my own personal rankings. Needs to get better handling the ball against pressure, especially at a higher level., 60) Marcus Hammond, 6-2, 160, PG, Sr., Niagara NOTRE DAME Pack is a three-level scorer, who can light it up from deep, and will help the Canes build off last seasons success. While less athletic than his fellow big Lively, Filipkowski makes up for it with elite passing and shooting for his size. at The Numbers: 16.0 ppg (4 games in 2020-21) Hunter Dickinson earned top honors as one of the Wolves most valuable players last season. Walkers ability to be a good passer, distributor, and defender makes him an engine to the Spartans roster. Will need to work on his defensive footwork and speed to play the wing position. The Scout: Hes long and skilled, but just has never realized his potential. Garcia was more productive as a freshman, but was just a piece in Chapel Hill. Hes more of an undersized 2, and his size could be an issue at the high-major level., 40) Antonio Reeves, 6-6, 185, G, Jr., Illinois State KENTUCKY The sharpshooting guard averaged a career-low of 24.0 ppg last season and was still the second-leading scorer in the sport behind only Max Abmas. The Numbers: 3.7 ppg Clarks size, ball-handling, and scoring ability make him an electric freshman to watch this season. In a game that Cunningham missed on March, Anderson exploded for 31 points. Kyle Boone View More News. Will be a floor-spacer., 91) Isaac Likekele, 6-5, 215, G, Sr., Oklahoma State OHIO STATE The Numbers: 12.2 ppg, 37% 3-pointers (57-155) In Wahab, they also now have size -- and another quality big in the best conference of bigs in the country. Good competitor who makes a lot of plays with natural ability and instinct. The Numbers: 11.8 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 42% 3-pointers (69-164) Ware is a great modern-day big, his athleticism and size are hard to match and that could allow him to play a similar role as Jordan Bell once did. Memphis went 16-5 after he became eligible with all five losses coming by a total of just 15 points. He's already a star. Drew Timme is a 610 power forward for the Bulldogs. Thoughts? Wong certainly has proven himself to be a good scorer but improvement on his efficiency will be key to stardom this season. As a sophomore, Dickinson was a first-team All-Big Ten rookie selection. Although he is undersized as a 5, he rebounds at a good rate but is slow laterally and at times struggles to defend his position., 62) Meechie Johnson, 6-2, 175, G, Soph., Ohio St. SOUTH CAROLINA The Tar Heels are running it back and Caleb Love will be the key piece for their success. The Lamont Paris era has gotten off to a good start with the addition of reclassified freshman GG Jackson, who hopes to be a star in the sport. He's the biggest reason Mark Few's program is the betting favorite to win the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Jeff Goodman has covered basketball for the last two decades at all three levels NBA, college and high school. His pass to Mamadi Diakite in the final seconds of regulation in that 2019 Elite Eight win over Purdue remains a classic March Madness moment. Indiana has broken their Tournament drought and while Trayce Jackson-Davis was the star, it was Xavier Johnson who got them to that point. The Numbers: 7.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg We can only hope his father doesn't take to Twitter to demand he leaves the team, the way he did for big brother Marvin and the Kings earlier this month. In a season where the Volunteers will once again be expected to contend for an SEC title, Santiago Vescovi is the key piece. In his upcoming senior season, Sasser is in line to showcase his offensive prowess yet again. The 6-9 forward averaged a team-high 15.2 points and a team-high 7.9 rebounds for a Virginia Tech team that made the NCAA Tournament. Hold court and play all day in men's, women's and kids' basketball shoes from Nike.com. --GP, Look at Mississippi State getting a couple guys on this list, huh? Tulane comes into this year with real NCAA Tournament aspirations thanks to a talented roster headlined by Jalen Cook. But their path to the Final Four must be forcefully blazed by the big man. Very good rebounder that plays hard on both ends of the court. Also, an underrated playmaker and decision-maker., 4) Terrence Shannon Jr., 6-6, 215, SG, Jr., Texas Tech ILLINOIS He's just 330 points shy of the 1,000 career-points club. Does a lot of the dirty work., 37) Jalen Bridges, 6-7, 220, F, RS Soph., West Virginia BAYLOR Good size. Defensively, hes foul prone. The Scout: Great footwork and patience around the basket. A menace on that end. Williams is one of the chic ACC breakout candidates after averaging 7.1 points in 15 minutes per game a season ago. Being consistent vocally will be key in the SEC.. The Jon Scheyer era starts with a talented freshman class and Dariq Whitehead could be the best of the bunch. Can rebound and block shots, but hes not much of a factor on the offensive end., 64) Tre Mitchell, 6-9, 220, PF, Jr., Texas WEST VIRGINIA So don't be surprised if he's the breakout sophomore of this season. Which Will Make You More Money: Betting On NBA Games Or Casinos? Hes a good scorer, who can space the floor at times while being a tough defender and rebounder. 37 Eric Brown (Coastal Carolina), and No. --Gary Parrish, The Fighting Illini have a beast of a big man, someone who averaged 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds a season ago and will surely strengthen those stats this season. --KB, Withers hit 54.9% of his shots, flashed outside shooting range and pulled down 7.7 rebounds per game as a redshirt freshman. The Numbers: 8.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg 2 seed Ohio State in the first round. Top 100 And 1 college basketball teams entering 2022-23. Can score off the bounce. Can push it in transition, makes good decisions and is only going to get better., 6) Kevin McCullar, 6-6, 210, G, Jr., Texas Tech KANSAS 2021-22 Stats: 11.9 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.3 BPG. Samuell Williamson, F, Jr, Louisville 124. --KB, With Ayo Dosunmu gone to the NBA and Adam Miller transferring to LSU, expect Curbelo to enter the starting lineup and become a focal point of the Illinois offense after earning Big Ten All-Freshman and Sixth Man of the Year honors. The Scout: Really quick, competitive guard. --KB, Champagnie led the Big East in scoring at 19.8 points per game last season and was seventh in rebounding. Plays with chip on his shoulder. However, it won't be because of how fast they are moving up and down the field but rather because of how fast Wright wins his battles. The Numbers: 13.3 ppg, 39% 3-pointers (87-226) Davis is a high-level scorer who lights it up on a nightly basis and will have one more opportunity to get into that elusive NCAA Tournament. . 1 prospect in the Class of 2021, according to 247Sports, and is considered a legitimate candidate to be the No. 2021-22 Stats: 17.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.2 APG. Davis is a great facilitator, plus is a terrific three-level scorer, who hopes to provide leadership for Memphis. Texas has a good amount of talent coming into this season, but returning key pieces like Timmy Allen is the real key to success. The Terps are the tasty Big Ten dark horse, led by Ayala's scoring from last season (15.1 ppg). The Numbers: 10.9 ppg, 3.7 apg, 34% 3-pointers (65-190) Very good individual and team defender. The Numbers: 11.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 33% 3-pointers (60-180) The Scout: Hes a big man who can score around the basket, but he needs to become a better rebounder. The Numbers: 12.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg Fast. As a result of his achievements, Tshiebwe is all but certain to win the Naismith Trophy and the Wooden Award. The Numbers: 11.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg --GP, We're putting a lot on Bacot here, as the big man stayed in school, kept true to new coach Hubert Davis -- and got a bit of a makeover to his game in the process. Needs continued growth as a playmaking point guard, and needs to improve [his] short mid-range floaters around the rim. Best as a 5-out center. The Scout: Hes a guy who can score in the paint and also rebounds at a high level, but he could struggle at the higher level. --DC, Moore has averaged double-figures in points in each of his first two seasons for the Wildcats. Smith was a high-level scorer at Chattanooga while being efficient, now he transfers to Gonzaga hoping to win a title. When you think of Trayce Jackson-Davis, you think of an accomplished college player with impressive dunks and an intimidating stature. Gary Parrish View More News. 2021-22 Stats: 14.1 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 3.6 APG. Hes a guy who has bounced around a bit, but he can definitely help a high-major he just cant be the guy for a winning team., 58) Ali Ali, 6-8, 195, F, Jr., Akron BUTLER Should your employees know you are suffering a slump in motivation? Smart defensive player, but lateral quickness and guarding one-on-one can make him a liability., 69) Landers Nolley II, 6-7, 210, SG, Jr., Memphis CINCINNATI Great at playing downhill. Detroit's Antoine Davis gets one more season to add to his gaudy numbers. 1.Drew Timme - Junior, Gonzaga 2020-21 Stats: 19.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.3 APG Drew Timme comes into this season as the Player of the year favorite and for good reason as well as he was a First-Team All American a season ago. The Numbers: 9.8 ppg, 4.8 apg, 24% 3-pointers (24-99) Great knack of getting to the free throw line. The Frogs have gotten over the NCAA Tournament win hump but with Mike Miles Jr back, anything is a possibility. The 6-1 guard is the Cougars' leading returning scorer and a volume shooter who can take strides as a ball-handler. Thats his biggest asset shooting. 2021-22 Stats: 13.8 PPG, 5.5 APG, 2.3 SPG. The Scout: Lightning-fast point guard with incredible change of speed. Timme is the only CBS Sports First Team All-American from last season who returned to college basketball, which makes him the most logical player to top this list. Kyle Boone View More News. 14-rated player in the 2021 class, per 247 Sports, but we anticipate he'll easily be one of the 10 best freshmen by March. Hunter Dickinson, Michigan The Numbers: 20.1 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 34% 3-pointers (14-41) 2021-22 Stats: 10.0 PPG, 5.8 APG, 1.6 SPG. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Get the best highlights and stories - yeah, just the good stuff handpicked by our team to start your day. The Scout: Great catch and shoot player. --DC, Devoe is the best returning piece from a Georgia Tech team that made the NCAA Tournament last season for the first time since 2010. Top-5 Most Reliable Payment Systems at Casinos Online, Looking back at the origins of the Lakers club and how its history began, THE MAIN CHANGES IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM CAUSED BY GLOBALIZATION IN 2022. The Numbers: 6.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 33% 3-pointers (11-33) Top 100 And 1 college basketball teams entering 2022-23. Molinar is a well-kept secret in the SEC no more. Good athlete, but not a great one. --MN, Ivey is a human firecracker whose game sizzles and pops with unmatched pizazz. Tshiebwe is not only by far the best rebounder in the sport but is a force inside and is a good interior scorer. Ranking the Top 100 And 1 best college basketball players entering the 2021-22 season The best players in the nation according to CBS Sports' college hoops experts -- and what you need to. By far the tallest man on the list, Zach Edey will anchor the Purdue offense this season. Top-five player on my list who easily lands on our list as a breakout star in waiting. The Numbers: 13.9 ppg, 41% 3-pointers (48-118) Sasser was off to a terrific start last season, before a season-ending injury but will return as the go-to option for Houston. The Numbers: 19.4 ppg, 4.4 apg, 3.8 rpg, 37% 3-pointers (77-207) The Scout: He can really, really score, and his shot selection improved this year. Michigan State once again has an interesting roster that has no stars but plenty of good pieces including Tyson Walker. 10 Caleb Love is in store for a humongous junior season. --DC, Carr was a late addition to the Texas roster and is the biggest piece capable of making the Longhorns legitimate national title contenders. He's a shooter with size whose production of 8.1 points per game could increase by more than 50%. Needs to become a more consistent jump shooter., 95) Dominick Welch, 6-5, 205, G, Sr., St. Bonaventure ALABAMA The Numbers: 12.8 ppg, 5.9 apg You can count on these names to shape the next few weeks in the sport. [Needs to] continue working at the free throw line., 92) KC Ndefo, 6-7, 195, F, Sr., Saint Peters SETON HALL The Numbers: 9.6 ppg, 34% 3-pointers (68-199) Not this year. Dive into Matt Norlander's master ranking of the top teams and what you need to know about each squad site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | section: | slug: college-basketball-rankings-cbs-sports-top-100-and-1-best-teams-heading-into-the-2022-23-season | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 6-keys: media . Matthew Mayer returned to Baylor after testing the NBA Draft waters. The Scout: Noah is a gifted offensive player with the ability to attack mismatches. 2021-22 Stats: 18.5 PPG, 6.3 APG, 5.7 RPG. What are the Highest Ranking College Basketball Teams in the United States? The Scout: He does everything on the court. Needs to improve his finishing at the rim. The 71 center is a terrific interior scorer, rebounder, and gifted passer, making him an all-around great big man. The Scout: Elite shooter, elite passer, has great size and can also get to the basket and make plays for himself and his teammates. 6 overall player in the 2021 class and will combine with North Carolina transfer center Walker Kessler to give Auburn a potentially elite front court. But hes had a couple years off., 15) Norchad Omier, 6-7, 232, PF, Fr., Arkansas State MIAMI Baileys NBA-ready body, mixed with his passing and athleticism makes him one of the contenders for a top pick. The Numbers: 18.0 ppg, 8.4 rpg College Basketball Relaunches November 25th Basketball in a Bubble? The 6-3 point guard is a McDonald's All-American and two-time Mr. Basketball in the state of Alabama. His assist-to-turnover ratio was among the best in the nation last season, and he led the country in steals with 3.6 per game. He saw the most success posting smaller guards when defenses switched. Dickinsons presence continues to make the Wolverines a preseason national title contender. . SEC-level athlete. A little undersized and in-between positions, but hes versatile, tough and can be an impact guy somewhere else., 23) Malachi Smith, 6-4, 205, G, Soph., Chattanooga GONZAGA 2021-22 Stats: 22.8 PPG, 3.7 APG, 3.4 RPG. He's made 41.4% of his 3-point attempts through three years of college. 50) Desmond Cambridge, 6-4, 180, SG, Sr., Nevada ARIZONA STATE The 6-2 guard has shot at least 47% from 3-point range in each of the past two years. 2. --DC, Campbell started all 32 games last season while averaging 10.4 points and a team-high 5.4 assists. The Scout: Hes just a guy who can rebound, block shots and also score some around the basket. In this final one, the list doubles to a top 100 with a strong top-tier led by the lightning rod that is Emoni Bates. The Numbers: 10.2 ppg, 6.1 rpg Kyle Boone . That should allow the athletic 6-10 to feast in the paint and follow in the footsteps of Precious Achiuwa, who won AAC Freshman and Player of the Year honors for Memphis in the 2019-20 season. If you want to know who you need to know, you've come to the perfect place. The Scout: His biggest strength is his ability to score on the block. The Scout: Excellent rim protector. But the prognosis is good enough, and his production easily worthy enough from last season (14.3 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.9 apg) to warrant including him on our list. He's a glue guy generating real buzz entering his third season in Durham after a disappointing sophomore season. --GP, Longtime readers of this list will recognize Grady's presence, as he's here for the third straight season. As is the case, it is time to release the annual Top 100 players in College Basketball list. He averaged 3.9 assists for the Longhorns last season and hit 41.4% of his 3-pointers. 93) DJ Burns, 6-9, 275, C, Jr., Winthrop NC STATE Kansas had holes to fill this season and Kevin McCullar may fill in perfectly this season. 5 Biggest and Fascinating Roulette Wins Recorded in History, 6 Things to know about the2019 FIBA World Cupand Team USA, 7 Interesting Facts about theFIBA World Cup, Ben Simmonswants to win a medalfor Australia, 3 Leadership lessons thatNCAA Tournament teachesus, 3 mostmemorable momentsin the history of NCAA Tournament. A major-conference athlete with a high level of composure in dictating a scheme with plenty of acceleration built in. 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The Numbers: 12.0 ppg, 5.4 rpg Can improve his rebounding and weak-side defense., 70) DMoi Hodge, 6-4, 180, G, Sr., Cleveland State MISSOURI On a Duke team littered with talent, the 6-foot-10 forward does a little of everything and should be showcased heavily on a Duke team that has the goods to send Coach K into retirement on a high note. Shoots the three well, so you have to play him honest. While he is a very capable three-point shooter, it can get inconsistent at times. 2021-22 Stats: 11.1 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 1.8 APG. Taking one of the biggest sophomore year leaps in the sport, Ryan Kalkbrenner transformed himself into a reliable big. 2021-22 Stats: 13.8 PPG, 3.0 APG, 1.1 SPG. Not a true point guard, can be careless bordering on reckless at times with his decision-making. PFN Top 100 College Football Players of 2022 | 75-51 75) Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee You'll have to look closely to find Darnell Wright in the lightning-fast Tennessee offense in 2022. While there are other names to keep in mind from various states, these five players are clear standouts in the world of college basketball due to their talent, determination, drive, and dedication to the sport. Livingston is known as a driver, which combined with a good finishing ability and capable jump shot will make him a key player for Kentucky. UCLA is poised to contend for a title and a major reason is because of Jaime Jaquez. The Scout: Hes a terrific point guard because he does everything. Julian Champagnie, St. John's Champagnie is one of the better offensive players in the country as he can score at all three levels and can easily drop 20-plus points regardless of who is guarding him. Banchero may be one of the few exceptions. Meanwhile other Top 10 NCAA BB Players include Kofi Cockburn, Johnny Davis, Dereon Seabron. He needs to go somewhere that fits him and what he does., 74) Tyree Appleby, 6-1, 165, G, Sr., Florida WAKE FOREST The 66 wing will be a high-level scorer inside, plus be a capable ball-hander to be a key contributor for the Buckeyes this season. The Scout: Downhill driver, tremendous going to his right. Needs to get in better shape, and play with a purpose. Shot-maker with great touch. Must focus more on guarding. The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team represents the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Scout: The Aztecs were in desperate need of a scorer, and thats exactly what they got with Trammell. In the process he scored the third-most points by an Orange player through two NCAA Tournament games in history. And now that the AP poll has dropped, Norlander's No. The Scout: Great motor and communicator, which makes him one of the better all-around defenders in college basketball on and off the ball. Kentuckys other big-time freshman is Chris Livingston, who is an athletic wing poised for success. Now, the 6-8 forward is the leading returning scorer on a Louisville team with NCAA Tournament aspirations. Omoruyi is a physically dominant big, whos an efficient interior scorer, and with a bigger role, hes poised to have a big season. 2021-22 Stats: 17.5 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 1.0 APG. Can put the ball on the floor. Agbaji, who was one of the main weapons of the Jayhawks success this season including their run to the National Championship, is expected to be a potential NBA Draft Lottery Pick during the summer. He takes nearly 20 . --MN, Boeheim went supernova in the postseason for Syracuse scoring 58 points in two ACC Tournament games and then tallying 31, 30 and 25 points in three NCAA Tournament games before cooling off in a Sweet 16 loss. --DC, Scott started 27 games last season while averaging 11.0 points and a team-high 5.9 rebounds. Was a top-50 recruit, and should have played more as a freshman for Cal. --DC, Williams was one of only six players last season to average at least 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals. Excels in the open court. Reasons Why Americans are so Crazy about March Madness. The Scout: High-level athlete. The 6-4 guard provides playmaking from the backcourt next to Collin Gillespie. If his outside shot is as good as advertised, the 6-10 Smith may be the toughest assignment for opposing defenses in the SEC. The Scout: Legit 6-10 with a 7-3 wingspan. If you are betting on college basketball then check out the bestUSA sportsbooksand their bonuses. Doesnt rebound for his size and tends to struggle with like-size and more physical matchups., 59) Sam Griesel, 6-6, 215, SG, Jr., North Dakota State NEBRASKA --GP, Collin Gillespie (@Colling1021) scores a career-high 30 PTS (6-11 3PT) in @NovaMBB's win over Georgetown#BIGEASThoops Highlights: pic.twitter.com/wCmVGg7BG4, Take a look at our top 10 and you'll see how it's overly populated with big men. Xavier certainly upgraded from a coaching perspective going from Travis Steele to Sean Miller but also added dynamic scoring in Souley Boum. The Numbers: 15.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 39% 3-pointers (64-166) Hes a terrific scorer, who is a terrific three-point shooter, making him maybe the best guard in the sport. 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