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ESPN ranks the top 100 college basketball players
Posted on 11/3/15 at 11:54 am
Posted on 11/3/15 at 11:54 am
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1. Ben Simmons - LSU :
Though he's yet to play a minute of basketball against Division I competition, Ben Simmons is our choice as the best player in the land. (No pressure, young man.) The preseason SEC Player of the Year is billed as the "quintessential point forward" and has even been proclaimed "tank-worthy" in NBA terms. If you wish to see the 6-foot-10 Simmons playing the college game, you are strongly advised to catch him this season.
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5. Tyler Ulis - Kentucky:
Apparently that Kentucky roster was pretty loaded in 2014-15, because a sophomore point guard who's yet to make his first career start checks in at No. 5. Of all the returning players listed here, Ulis stands alone in terms of career winning percentage (38-1, .974).
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11. Skal Labissiere - Kentucky:
After some doubt, Labissiere is eligible to play, meaning the Wildcats will have the services of the top-ranked freshman big man in the nation. He could be the No. 1 overall pick in next summer's NBA draft.
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19. Jamal Murray - Kentucky:
The 6-foot-5 Murray reclassified to join the 2015 recruiting class in June, and the Canadian gives UK a high-volume perimeter scoring threat with a pure shooting stroke.
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22. Malik Newman - Mississippi State:
Bulldogs coach Ben Howland made an immediate impact in Starkville, Mississippi, by signing the 6-foot-3 Newman, a one-and-done-level freshman who's expected to put points on the board from day one as a 2-guard.
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30. Damian Jones - Vanderbilt:
Jones is an excellent interior scorer, and coach Kevin Stallings has surrounded him with deadly perimeter shooters. The Commodores junior has already declared his intention to enter the 2016 NBA draft.
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50. Danuel House - Texas A&M:
House had a three-game stretch last February in which he scored 73 points on just 40 shots from the field. If the 6-foot-7 wing stays healthy, the Aggies have a shot at their first NCAA tournament bid since 2011.
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51. Stefan Moody - Ole Miss:
Wherever Moody goes, stats are sure to follow because the 5-foot-10 combo guard takes a high number of shots, draws many fouls and records plenty of steals. His 90 percent accuracy at the line last season makes him the best returning free throw shooter in major-conference basketball.
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62. Isaiah Briscoe - Kentucky:
Listed as a point guard, Briscoe is a 6-foot-3 freshman joining a team that already has a pretty good one of those (see above, No. 5). Nevertheless John Calipari will find minutes for a talent like Briscoe, projected as a 2016 first-round pick.
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69. Alex Poythress - Kentucky:
After missing 29 games last season due to knee injury, Poythress still takes an occasional "planned day off" to ride a stationary bike. If he's healthy, he gives coach John Calipari a 6-foot-8 wing who has shown he can score inside the arc.
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76. Marcus Lee - Kentucky:
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Lee has played less than 600 total minutes across two full seasons at UK, yet he's talented enough to make this list. According to John Calipari the 6-foot-9 junior is "still defining who he is."
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77. Antonio Blackeney - LSU:
A highly rated 6-foot-4 shooting guard, Blakeney has already made headlines for reportedly talking to the NCAA about what transpired during a Louisville recruiting visit in 2014. For his part, Tigers coach Johnny Jones says whatever occurred when his freshman visited Louisville is now "between him and God."
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81. Devin Robinson - Florida:
As a freshman, Robinson was given long looks as a wing-slash-stretch-4 despite hitting just 26 percent of his 3s. His effectiveness as a scorer inside the arc, however, suggests that at 6-foot-8, he may be simply a power forward.
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100. Dorian Finney-Smith - Florida:
In the midst of the Gators' worst season in years, the 6-foot-8 Finney-Smith was a bright spot in 2014-15, nailing 3s and serving as UF's de facto featured scorer.
This post was edited on 11/3/15 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 11/3/15 at 11:54 am to WestCoastAg
I'm not a basketball guy. Is Simmons really the best player in the country?
Posted on 11/3/15 at 11:55 am to WestCoastAg
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Though he's yet to play a minute of basketball against Division I competition
All you need to read
This post was edited on 11/3/15 at 11:56 am
Posted on 11/3/15 at 11:55 am to RB10
he could be. obviously need to see him play first
Posted on 11/3/15 at 11:57 am to WestCoastAg
Jalen Jones for A&M and Quarterman for LSU are ridiculously underrated. Hell most NBA draft projections have Quarterman a first rounder
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:03 pm to WestCoastAg
If my mind serves me right, Ben Simmons reminds me of Anthony Davis. Hit a huge growth spurt in high school. Before he played point guard and had great handles. He doesn't have the wingspan as Anthony per se, but has way better handles. Very excited to watch him play
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:05 pm to WestCoastAg
I think Murray is going to shoot up the list as the season progresses. That kid can flat shoot.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:07 pm to Landsharks
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If my mind serves me right, Ben Simmons reminds me of Anthony Davis. Hit a huge growth spurt in high school. Before he played point guard and had great handles. He doesn't have the wingspan as Anthony per se, but has way better handles. Very excited to watch him play
I'm trying to temper my expectations, but hearing how special Jay bilas thinks he is makes me chug the koolaid.
His basketball iq, court vision, and passing will take LSU to the next level alone. He has a really nice support cast with our guards, so he doesn't have to do it by himself
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:07 pm to BluegrassBelle
so will danuel house. everything from the a&m basketball people is that hes looking incredible. this is going to be a great basketball season for the SEC imo. multiple solid teams, coaching talent is high, and a good amount of big time players
This post was edited on 11/3/15 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:11 pm to WestCoastAg
Wow, how did Quarterman not make the list
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:12 pm to RB10
You will become a fan of LSU basketball after watching Ben Simmons. Kid is unbelievable.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:15 pm to Sammobile
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Wow, how did Quarterman not make the list
That was the first thing that jumped out to me. 6'6", athletic, and was playing at a really high level the second half of last season. Apparently he tore it up at Adidas' big showcase.
Just about every NBA draft projection has him a first rounder. I have no idea how they missed that badly on ranking him. I was thinking at least top 75
This post was edited on 11/3/15 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:15 pm to Brageous
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You will become a fan of LSU basketball after watching Ben Simmons. Kid is unbelievable.
I watch some games and I'm obviously a fan, as much as someone who doesn't like basketball can be.
I'm just not knowledgeable about the sport having never played it.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:17 pm to TexasAg13
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All you need to read
Is that all you need to read about the other 4 or 5 guys from the SEC in the top 30 that also never played a minute of D1 ball?
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:17 pm to WestCoastAg
No Tim Quarterman? List is suspect
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:18 pm to RB10
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I'm not a basketball guy. Is Simmons really the best player in the country?
He's the best player at his age in the world. Would've been the #1 pick last year were he eligible.
So, yes.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:19 pm to lwlsu96
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No Tim Quarterman? List is suspect
remember volfan6's sig quote that mocked an LSU poster about Quarterman being a first rounder one day? Needless to say he's taken it down
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:20 pm to lwlsu96
Quarterman averaged 11 and 5 last year. He was good, but I don't think it's egregious he was left off the list.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:23 pm to RB10
He's obviously not him, but his game is similar to LeBron in a slightly smaller frame. Big forward that can play point guard at 6'10". He doesn't really have a weak part of his game, but if I had to throw one out there, it's the 3 point shot. Other than that, he creates a ton of plays, can finish, and hit the boards. Very smooth athlete.
Posted on 11/3/15 at 12:23 pm to WestCoastAg
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Alex Poythress - Kentucky:
Feel bad for this kid. Could have been a lottery pick if he went...now he likely won't even make the NBA.
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