Top 100 College Basketball Players for 2016-17 Season: 71-80

Top 100 College Basketball Players for 2016-17 Season: 71-80

By Reed Hunnicutt

May 29, 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 at: 91-100 and 81-90.

arrow-left — Mitchell will pick up the scoring slack after showing flashes of an all-around offensive threat last year. He’s already a big-time defender, so gaining more opportunities within the offense should make him Louisville’s most valuable player.

arrow-right — Mitchell will pick up the scoring slack after showing flashes of an all-around offensive threat last year. He’s already a big-time defender, so gaining more opportunities within the offense should make him Louisville’s most valuable player.

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arrow-left — Sumner is a 6-foot-5 point guard who can take over games with his athleticism. The redshirt sophomore was having a terrific season before his midseason injury. With a year under his belt, Sumner should be more comfortable as a floor general.

arrow-right — Sumner is a 6-foot-5 point guard who can take over games with his athleticism. The redshirt sophomore was having a terrific season before his midseason injury. With a year under his belt, Sumner should be more comfortable as a floor general.

arrow-left — Young has been a model of consistency at Pittsburgh. The senior was an All-ACC performer last year, averaging 15.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists. With much of last year’s team returning, Young is in a good spot to have a monster year.

arrow-right — Young has been a model of consistency at Pittsburgh. The senior was an All-ACC performer last year, averaging 15.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists. With much of last year’s team returning, Young is in a good spot to have a monster year.

arrow-left — Kempton is already a two-time Patriot League Player of the Year, as a 6-foot-10 center who dominates the game with his skill in the post. Last year he averaged 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds a game. He’ll look to lead Lehigh to the NCAA Tournament.

arrow-right — Kempton is already a two-time Patriot League Player of the Year, as a 6-foot-10 center who dominates the game with his skill in the post. Last year he averaged 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds a game. He’ll look to lead Lehigh to the NCAA Tournament.

arrow-left — He may only be 5-foot-10, but Frazier is an offensive dynamite. Following a year where he averaged 16.9 points and 4.4 assists, the All-SEC guard is going to challenge for SEC Player of the Year.

arrow-right — He may only be 5-foot-10, but Frazier is an offensive dynamite. Following a year where he averaged 16.9 points and 4.4 assists, the All-SEC guard is going to challenge for SEC Player of the Year.

arrow-left — Campbell is a heavy big man with a soft touch from the outside. He knows how to carve out space down low to score or grab rebounds. After averaging 17.1 points and 10.1 rebounds as a junior, there is no reason to anticipate anything less as a senior.

arrow-right — Campbell is a heavy big man with a soft touch from the outside. He knows how to carve out space down low to score or grab rebounds. After averaging 17.1 points and 10.1 rebounds as a junior, there is no reason to anticipate anything less as a senior.

arrow-left — Gabriel went from having a few high major offers to being an All-American committed to Kentucky. He can shoot it well and has the length to defend multiple positions. His energy will earn him playing time in a crowded frontcourt.

arrow-right — Gabriel went from having a few high major offers to being an All-American committed to Kentucky. He can shoot it well and has the length to defend multiple positions. His energy will earn him playing time in a crowded frontcourt.

arrow-left — Milton was quietly one of the nation’s most productive freshman a year ago. He has great size to see over the defense and plays at a controlled pace. Nic Moore’s departure will give Milton free rein under Larry Brown.

arrow-right — Milton was quietly one of the nation’s most productive freshman a year ago. He has great size to see over the defense and plays at a controlled pace. Nic Moore’s departure will give Milton free rein under Larry Brown.

arrow-left — Playing at North Florida shouldn't take away from the fact that Moore averaged 19.8 points and 6.0 assists. The 6-foot-1 senior knows when to takeover and when to feed his teammates. Moore is one of the best mid-major point guards in the country.

arrow-right — Playing at North Florida shouldn't take away from the fact that Moore averaged 19.8 points and 6.0 assists. The 6-foot-1 senior knows when to takeover and when to feed his teammates. Moore is one of the best mid-major point guards in the country.

arrow-left — Martin was an All-Big East selection last year after posting averages of 15.7 points and 6.8 rebounds. Butler lost a lot, so Martin will have to be the primary scoring option for the Bulldogs. He will help maintain Butler’s tough reputation.

arrow-right — Martin was an All-Big East selection last year after posting averages of 15.7 points and 6.8 rebounds. Butler lost a lot, so Martin will have to be the primary scoring option for the Bulldogs. He will help maintain Butler’s tough reputation.

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