Top 100 College Basketball Players for 2016-17 Season: 31-40

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 51-60 41-50

40. Mo Watson (Creighton, Guard)

40. Mo Watson (Creighton, Guard) Getty Images
Watson has gone under the radar, but he is one of the most reliable point guards in the country. He averaged 14.1 and 6.5 assists last year in his first year at Creighton. The 5-foot-10 senior could be the best point guard in the Big East.

Watson has gone under the radar, but he is one of the most reliable point guards in the country. He averaged 14.1 and 6.5 assists last year in his first year at Creighton. The 5-foot-10 senior could be the best point guard in the Big East.

39. Tyler Davis (Texas A&M, Center)

39. Tyler Davis (Texas A&M, Center) Getty Images
Davis looks like a big baby, but plays like a seasoned post player. In only 22 minutes, Davis averaged 11.3 points and 6.2 rebounds in his freshman year. He’s lethal on the block and will be great as the Aggies’ go-to scorer.

Davis looks like a big baby, but plays like a seasoned post player. In only 22 minutes, Davis averaged 11.3 points and 6.2 rebounds in his freshman year. He’s lethal on the block and will be great as the Aggies’ go-to scorer.

38. Terrance Ferguson (Arizona, Guard/Forward)

38. Terrance Ferguson (Arizona, Guard/Forward) Getty Images
Ferguson’s connection with Sean Miller led him to Tucson. On a team packed with talented wings, Ferguson will be one of the best with his length, superior athleticism and lights-out shooting stroke.

Ferguson’s connection with Sean Miller led him to Tucson. On a team packed with talented wings, Ferguson will be one of the best with his length, superior athleticism and lights-out shooting stroke.

37. E.C. Matthews (Rhode Island, Guard)

37. E.C. Matthews (Rhode Island, Guard) Getty Images
Matthews suffered a devastating season-ending injury in the first game. He will be a favorite to win A-10 Player of the Year after averaging 16.9 points in his sophomore campaign.

Matthews suffered a devastating season-ending injury in the first game. He will be a favorite to win A-10 Player of the Year after averaging 16.9 points in his sophomore campaign.

36. Kris Jenkins (Villanova, Forward)

36. Kris Jenkins (Villanova, Forward) Getty Images
Jenkins is known best for his game-winning shot in the national championship game, but that was just a culmination of his great year. His shooting touch, competitiveness and IQ make him an important piece to the reigning champions.

Jenkins is known best for his game-winning shot in the national championship game, but that was just a culmination of his great year. His shooting touch, competitiveness and IQ make him an important piece to the reigning champions.

35. Miles Bridges (Michigan State, Forward)

35. Miles Bridges (Michigan State, Forward) Getty Images
Izzo nabbed a star when Bridges committed to the Spartans. At 6-foot-7, he can thrive at either forward spot using his strength and athleticism. He can affect the game in so many ways, making him a favorite for Big-Ten Freshman of the Year.

Izzo nabbed a star when Bridges committed to the Spartans. At 6-foot-7, he can thrive at either forward spot using his strength and athleticism. He can affect the game in so many ways, making him a favorite for Big-Ten Freshman of the Year.

34. VJ Beachem (Notre Dame, Forward)

34. VJ Beachem (Notre Dame, Forward) Getty Images
Arguably the best shooter in the ACC, Beachem will be one of the ACC’s best scorers next year. If he keeps up his 44 percent 3-point clip and improves his ball-handling, the 6-foot-8 senior is going to be one of the nation’s tougher covers.

Arguably the best shooter in the ACC, Beachem will be one of the ACC’s best scorers next year. If he keeps up his 44 percent 3-point clip and improves his ball-handling, the 6-foot-8 senior is going to be one of the nation’s tougher covers.

33. Jordan Woodard (Oklahoma, Guard)

33. Jordan Woodard (Oklahoma, Guard) Getty Images
Without Buddy Hield and Isaiah Cousins, Woodard is going to have a large load to carry for the Sooners. He will be back to being the full-time point guard while he tries to lead an inexperienced team deep in the NCAA tournament again.

Without Buddy Hield and Isaiah Cousins, Woodard is going to have a large load to carry for the Sooners. He will be back to being the full-time point guard while he tries to lead an inexperienced team deep in the NCAA tournament again.

32. Vince Edwards (Purdue, Forward)

32. Vince Edwards (Purdue, Forward) Getty Images
Edwards can initiate an offense, grab rebounds, defend and stretch the floor (41 percent from three). You have to appreciate the composure that he plays with. Edwards is probably the most undervalued small forward in America.

Edwards can initiate an offense, grab rebounds, defend and stretch the floor (41 percent from three). You have to appreciate the composure that he plays with. Edwards is probably the most undervalued small forward in America.

31. Elijah Brown (New Mexico, Guard)

31. Elijah Brown (New Mexico, Guard) Getty Images
Brown was a transfer success story after leaving Butler. The 6-foot-4 combo guard averaged 21.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists last year. His ability to draw contact is sensational, as he shot eight free throws a game while making 85 percent.

Brown was a transfer success story after leaving Butler. The 6-foot-4 combo guard averaged 21.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists last year. His ability to draw contact is sensational, as he shot eight free throws a game while making 85 percent.

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