Top 100 College Basketball Players For 2016-17 Season: 81-90

Top 100 College Basketball Players For 2016-17 Season: 81-90

By Reed Hunnicutt

May 27, 2016

These rankings are based on anticipated production, team success and pure talent. Players who have voiced intentions to transfer are not included in this list, unless they are eligible immediately. There are no undecided eligible transfers who would change these rankings. This countdown is split into 10 segments. The earlier rankings can be accessed here.

arrow-left — Alkins will be as tough as any freshman in the country next year. Once he gets a step on the defense, he is so adept at scoring with powerful finishes. Arizona is loaded with young talent, so Alkins will be huge defensively and in transition.

arrow-right — Alkins will be as tough as any freshman in the country next year. Once he gets a step on the defense, he is so adept at scoring with powerful finishes. Arizona is loaded with young talent, so Alkins will be huge defensively and in transition.

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arrow-left — Most sophomores are still considered young in college basketball. Briscoe’s one year of experience will be important for a team that could start four freshmen. Even without a jump shot, Briscoe is still a physical slashing guard who leads well.

arrow-right — Most sophomores are still considered young in college basketball. Briscoe’s one year of experience will be important for a team that could start four freshmen. Even without a jump shot, Briscoe is still a physical slashing guard who leads well.

arrow-left — Cooke proved to be one of the most impactful transfers in America, averaging 15.6 points and 5.8 rebounds at 6-foot-5. The senior should lead the Flyers in scoring and three-point shooting for a team capable of challenging in the A-10.

arrow-right — Cooke proved to be one of the most impactful transfers in America, averaging 15.6 points and 5.8 rebounds at 6-foot-5. The senior should lead the Flyers in scoring and three-point shooting for a team capable of challenging in the A-10.

arrow-left — The Badgers can always count on Koenig to hit a big shot for them late in the game. Overall, he struggled last year as one of the top scoring options. He is a lethal outside shooter who should be due for a big senior year.

arrow-right — The Badgers can always count on Koenig to hit a big shot for them late in the game. Overall, he struggled last year as one of the top scoring options. He is a lethal outside shooter who should be due for a big senior year.

arrow-left — The Turkish phenom scored 92 points in a game a few weeks ago. His eligibility will be in question, but if he is allowed to play, Yurtseven will bring a skill set that is rare for a 7-footer. NC State's frontcourt will benefit from the young star.

arrow-right — The Turkish phenom scored 92 points in a game a few weeks ago. His eligibility will be in question, but if he is allowed to play, Yurtseven will bring a skill set that is rare for a 7-footer. NC State's frontcourt will benefit from the young star.

arrow-left — Alford has always been able to create his own shot, but he has never been able to consistently produce. With the talented young guards on the team, Alford will need to be a more efficient shooter and reliable leader.

arrow-right — Alford has always been able to create his own shot, but he has never been able to consistently produce. With the talented young guards on the team, Alford will need to be a more efficient shooter and reliable leader.

arrow-left — Walton struggled to score at times last season, but his all-around contributions make him one of the Big Ten’s top guards. The 6-foot-1 senior defends every night, sets up his teammates and rebounds at a ridiculous clip (5.4 rebounds a game).

arrow-right — Walton struggled to score at times last season, but his all-around contributions make him one of the Big Ten’s top guards. The 6-foot-1 senior defends every night, sets up his teammates and rebounds at a ridiculous clip (5.4 rebounds a game).

arrow-left — Coach K was able to pull Bolden away from Kentucky. Even if he comes off the bench, the 6-foot-11 center is going to be Duke’s best low block scorer and one of their top shot blockers. Bolden will be ready to contribute right away.

arrow-right — Coach K was able to pull Bolden away from Kentucky. Even if he comes off the bench, the 6-foot-11 center is going to be Duke’s best low block scorer and one of their top shot blockers. Bolden will be ready to contribute right away.

arrow-left — Purvis led the Huskies in scoring with only about 10 shot attempts a game. Most of his damage comes from slashing and spot-up threes. Daniel Hamilton’s NBA decision gives Purvis the high volume shot attempts that his playing style demands.

arrow-right — Purvis led the Huskies in scoring with only about 10 shot attempts a game. Most of his damage comes from slashing and spot-up threes. Daniel Hamilton’s NBA decision gives Purvis the high volume shot attempts that his playing style demands.

arrow-left — Anunoby is one of the nation's most gifted defenders. In limited time as a freshman, he showed tremendous growth. He’s 6-foot-8, strong as a bull and explosive laterally. With Troy Williams gone, you’ll see more of the budding star.

arrow-right — Anunoby is one of the nation's most gifted defenders. In limited time as a freshman, he showed tremendous growth. He’s 6-foot-8, strong as a bull and explosive laterally. With Troy Williams gone, you’ll see more of the budding star.

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