Top 100 College Basketball Players for 2016-17 Season: 51-60

Top 100 College Basketball Players for 2016-17 Season: 51-60

By Reed Hunnicutt

May 30, 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 81-90 71-80 61-70

arrow-left — Don’t let the underhand free throws fool you; Barry is a very talented player. The College of Charleston transfer can score in a wide variety of ways. While he might not average 19.7 points a game at Florida, he could be their best player.

arrow-right — Don’t let the underhand free throws fool you; Barry is a very talented player. The College of Charleston transfer can score in a wide variety of ways. While he might not average 19.7 points a game at Florida, he could be their best player.

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arrow-left — Adams was the third ball-handler behind Sterling Gibbs and Daniel Hamilton. With both of them gone, the rising sophomore will be given the keys to the offense. Adams possesses the killer instinct that UCONN guards are known for.

arrow-right — Adams was the third ball-handler behind Sterling Gibbs and Daniel Hamilton. With both of them gone, the rising sophomore will be given the keys to the offense. Adams possesses the killer instinct that UCONN guards are known for.

arrow-left — McLaughlin showed huge growth as a leader and point guard. He went from being dared to shoot to knocking down 42 percent of his threes. McLaughlin does all the little things in addition to making the difficult plays for the Trojans.

arrow-right — McLaughlin showed huge growth as a leader and point guard. He went from being dared to shoot to knocking down 42 percent of his threes. McLaughlin does all the little things in addition to making the difficult plays for the Trojans.

arrow-left — Injuries really halted the progress of Meeks. When healthy, he’s one of the better offensive rebounders in the country. He can be unguardable when he gets deep position, which is what Roy Williams will expect from his senior.

arrow-right — Injuries really halted the progress of Meeks. When healthy, he’s one of the better offensive rebounders in the country. He can be unguardable when he gets deep position, which is what Roy Williams will expect from his senior.

arrow-left — In his junior year, Hamilton put it all together. Instead of forcing up shots, he picked his spots and scored 16.8 points on 47 percent shooting. While there are still areas he can improve upon, there will be other playmakers to make his life easier.

arrow-right — In his junior year, Hamilton put it all together. Instead of forcing up shots, he picked his spots and scored 16.8 points on 47 percent shooting. While there are still areas he can improve upon, there will be other playmakers to make his life easier.

arrow-left — Not only does Graham have all the skills that you want in a point guard, but he’s also as tough as nails. Graham defends all over the court and shot 44 percent from three last year. Kansas is in good hands with their returning backcourt.

arrow-right — Not only does Graham have all the skills that you want in a point guard, but he’s also as tough as nails. Graham defends all over the court and shot 44 percent from three last year. Kansas is in good hands with their returning backcourt.

arrow-left — Jok had a breakout season, bumping his scoring average to 16.1 points while shooting 40 percent from three. He’s going to need to be more efficient inside the arc this year, but all signs point to Jok scoring 20 plus points per game.

arrow-right — Jok had a breakout season, bumping his scoring average to 16.1 points while shooting 40 percent from three. He’s going to need to be more efficient inside the arc this year, but all signs point to Jok scoring 20 plus points per game.

arrow-left — Evans was given full confidence to run the team as a freshman, and showed tremendous poise. He averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 assists while having the ball in his hands most of the game. Evans will help to smooth the coach transition.

arrow-right — Evans was given full confidence to run the team as a freshman, and showed tremendous poise. He averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 assists while having the ball in his hands most of the game. Evans will help to smooth the coach transition.

arrow-left — Boucher is a lengthy stretch four that opens up the court for the Oregon guard. He also anchors the defense with his elite shot-blocking ability at the rim (2.9 blocks per game). The NCAA granted him an extra year to contribute for the Ducks.

arrow-right — Boucher is a lengthy stretch four that opens up the court for the Oregon guard. He also anchors the defense with his elite shot-blocking ability at the rim (2.9 blocks per game). The NCAA granted him an extra year to contribute for the Ducks.

arrow-left — If Hill was on a more successful team, he would be considered an elite player. Every game he was the focus of the scouting report and still managed to put up 18.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He will be the star of a down program.

arrow-right — If Hill was on a more successful team, he would be considered an elite player. Every game he was the focus of the scouting report and still managed to put up 18.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He will be the star of a down program.

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