Top 100 College Basketball Players for 2016-17 Season: 21-30

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 31-40

30. Isaiah Hicks (North Carolina, Forward)

30. Isaiah Hicks (North Carolina, Forward) Getty Images
Hicks must pick up where Brice Johnson left off. With increased minutes, the senior will be around a double-double every night. In only 18 minutes, he was second on the team in free throws made, so imagine what he’ll do in 30 minutes.

Hicks must pick up where Brice Johnson left off. With increased minutes, the senior will be around a double-double every night. In only 18 minutes, he was second on the team in free throws made, so imagine what he’ll do in 30 minutes.

29. Bam Adebayo (Kentucky, Forward)

29. Bam Adebayo (Kentucky, Forward) Getty Images
Adebayo is a tank with the power of a grown man. Bam will bring toughness to a Kentucky frontcourt that was all finesse last year. You can pencil him in as a starter from day one with his combination of athleticism, strength and tenacity.

Adebayo is a tank with the power of a grown man. Bam will bring toughness to a Kentucky frontcourt that was all finesse last year. You can pencil him in as a starter from day one with his combination of athleticism, strength and tenacity.

28. Moses Kingsley (Arkansas, Forward)

28. Moses Kingsley (Arkansas, Forward) Getty Images
Kingsley blossomed in his junior season, increasing his production to 15.9 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks. His growth as a low post scorer has been a revelation for the Razorbacks. Kingsley will be among the elite SEC big men.

Kingsley blossomed in his junior season, increasing his production to 15.9 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks. His growth as a low post scorer has been a revelation for the Razorbacks. Kingsley will be among the elite SEC big men.

27. De'Aaron Fox (Kentucky, Guard)

27. De'Aaron Fox (Kentucky, Guard) Getty Images
The next great Kentucky point guard can take over a game with his scoring ability or with his defensive prowess. With long arms and next-level quickness, Fox is a pest guarding the ball. He'll do whatever Kentucky needs from him on any given night.

The next great Kentucky point guard can take over a game with his scoring ability or with his defensive prowess. With long arms and next-level quickness, Fox is a pest guarding the ball. He'll do whatever Kentucky needs from him on any given night.

26. Eron Harris (Michigan St., Guard)

26. Eron Harris (Michigan St., Guard) Getty Images
Known more of a scoring guard at West Virginia, Harris showed that he can be a lockdown defender as well. He should be given more chances to show off his offensive ability while playing combo guard for an inexperienced team.

Known more of a scoring guard at West Virginia, Harris showed that he can be a lockdown defender as well. He should be given more chances to show off his offensive ability while playing combo guard for an inexperienced team.

25. Dennis Smith (NC State, Guard)

25. Dennis Smith (NC State, Guard) Getty Images
Smith enrolled early last semester and benefited from seeing the grind of ACC play. If his knee heals, Smith’s dynamic athleticism will remind people of a young Derrick Rose. NC State will be just fine with Smith running the show.

Smith enrolled early last semester and benefited from seeing the grind of ACC play. If his knee heals, Smith’s dynamic athleticism will remind people of a young Derrick Rose. NC State will be just fine with Smith running the show.

24. Allonzo Trier (Arizona, Guard)

24. Allonzo Trier (Arizona, Guard) Getty Images
Trier really came on as the year went on, finishing with 14.8 points a game. The sophomore is a relentless scorer who will have other weapons to take attention off of him. It would be fair to expect offensive fireworks from Trier.

Trier really came on as the year went on, finishing with 14.8 points a game. The sophomore is a relentless scorer who will have other weapons to take attention off of him. It would be fair to expect offensive fireworks from Trier.

23. Justin Robinson (Monmouth, Guard)

23. Justin Robinson (Monmouth, Guard) Getty Images
The Monmouth bench is usually celebrating the play of Robinson, a tough 5-foot-8 point guard who scores at will. In 33 minutes, he poured in 19.3 points to go with 2.2 steals. Robinson will keep giving the Monmouth bench reasons to celebrate.

The Monmouth bench is usually celebrating the play of Robinson, a tough 5-foot-8 point guard who scores at will. In 33 minutes, he poured in 19.3 points to go with 2.2 steals. Robinson will keep giving the Monmouth bench reasons to celebrate.

22. Dwayne Bacon (Florida State, Guard)

22. Dwayne Bacon (Florida State, Guard) Getty Images
I was shocked that Bacon didn’t at least enter his name into the draft, considering the fact that he led the Seminoles in scoring and rebounding as a freshman. That just means he will be even more dangerous when his jumper is consistent next year.

I was shocked that Bacon didn’t at least enter his name into the draft, considering the fact that he led the Seminoles in scoring and rebounding as a freshman. That just means he will be even more dangerous when his jumper is consistent next year.

21. Lauri Markkanen (Arizona, Forward)

21. Lauri Markkanen (Arizona, Forward) Twitter
The Finnish product has impeccable outside touch for a 7-footer, and he possesses a good understanding of the game. He should add some muscle this summer to complement his athleticism and post footwork. Markkanen will be a special player in Tucson.

The Finnish product has impeccable outside touch for a 7-footer, and he possesses a good understanding of the game. He should add some muscle this summer to complement his athleticism and post footwork. Markkanen will be a special player in Tucson.

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