Top 100 College Basketball Players For 2016-17 Season: 11-20

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 21-30

20. Trevon Bluiett (Xavier, Guard/Forward)

20. Trevon Bluiett (Xavier, Guard/Forward) Getty Images
The Musketeers are back into national relevance, and Blueitt is a big reason for that. As a sophomore, he averaged 15.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and made 78 three-pointers. He’ll become a household name this season.

The Musketeers are back into national relevance, and Blueitt is a big reason for that. As a sophomore, he averaged 15.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and made 78 three-pointers. He’ll become a household name this season.

19. Nigel Hayes (Wisconsin, Forward)

19. Nigel Hayes (Wisconsin, Forward) Getty Images
Hayes wasn’t nearly as effective as expected in his first season as the primary scorer. You can’t deny the skills and physical gifts that he possesses, so all of his production should improve as a result of more experience.

Hayes wasn’t nearly as effective as expected in his first season as the primary scorer. You can’t deny the skills and physical gifts that he possesses, so all of his production should improve as a result of more experience.

18. Frank Mason (Kansas, Guard)

18. Frank Mason (Kansas, Guard) Getty Images
Mason is the heart of the Jayhawks, as a scrappy 5-foot-11 point guard who defends and is cold-blooded in big moments. With a more talented team, Mason’s leadership and ball control (1.9 turnovers per game) will be at a premium.

Mason is the heart of the Jayhawks, as a scrappy 5-foot-11 point guard who defends and is cold-blooded in big moments. With a more talented team, Mason’s leadership and ball control (1.9 turnovers per game) will be at a premium.

17. Nigel Williams-Goss (Gonzaga, Guard)

17. Nigel Williams-Goss (Gonzaga, Guard) Getty Images
Williams-Goss is eligible after sitting out a year. He was a terrific playmaker at Washington, averaging 15.6 points and 5.9 assists as a sophomore. I would expect Williams-Goss to put on a show this season at Gonzaga.

Williams-Goss is eligible after sitting out a year. He was a terrific playmaker at Washington, averaging 15.6 points and 5.9 assists as a sophomore. I would expect Williams-Goss to put on a show this season at Gonzaga.

16. London Perrantes (Virginia, Guard)

16. London Perrantes (Virginia, Guard) Getty Images
For his first two years, Perrantes was a pass-first guard. Last year he was one of the ACC’s most improved players, raising his scoring to 11.0 points and shooting 49 percent from three. As the top returner, Perrantes will flourish in the spotlight.

For his first two years, Perrantes was a pass-first guard. Last year he was one of the ACC’s most improved players, raising his scoring to 11.0 points and shooting 49 percent from three. As the top returner, Perrantes will flourish in the spotlight.

15. Jayson Tatum (Duke, Forward)

15. Jayson Tatum (Duke, Forward) Jayson Tatum
Tatum is nearly 6-foot-9, lanky and deadly from mid-range. He can really get a shot at any time. With his smooth athleticism and defensive potential, he should be able to play three positions at Duke. Tatum will be a scoring machine.

Tatum is nearly 6-foot-9, lanky and deadly from mid-range. He can really get a shot at any time. With his smooth athleticism and defensive potential, he should be able to play three positions at Duke. Tatum will be a scoring machine.

14. Joel Berry (North Carolina, Guard)

14. Joel Berry (North Carolina, Guard) Getty Images
Berry emerged as the best guard on the national runner-up. His game resembles Kyle Lowry, with the aggressive attacking style of play on both ends. I imagine he will improve his game this offseason and come back as Carolina's best player.

Berry emerged as the best guard on the national runner-up. His game resembles Kyle Lowry, with the aggressive attacking style of play on both ends. I imagine he will improve his game this offseason and come back as Carolina's best player.

13. Thomas Bryant (Indiana, Forward/Center)

13. Thomas Bryant (Indiana, Forward/Center) Getty Images
Bryant could have been a first-round pick this year. Instead of leaving, the 6-foot-10 offensive force returns to clean up his game and attitude. He should shift to being the focal point of the offense next season.

Bryant could have been a first-round pick this year. Instead of leaving, the 6-foot-10 offensive force returns to clean up his game and attitude. He should shift to being the focal point of the offense next season.

12. Alec Peters (Valparaiso, Forward)

12. Alec Peters (Valparaiso, Forward) Getty Images
While Peters prefers to shoot from outside (44 percent from three), he is comfortable putting the ball on the floor or mixing it up on the glass. He averaged 18.4 points and 8.5 rebounds, and should be the best mid-major player in America this year.

While Peters prefers to shoot from outside (44 percent from three), he is comfortable putting the ball on the floor or mixing it up on the glass. He averaged 18.4 points and 8.5 rebounds, and should be the best mid-major player in America this year.

11. Lonzo Ball (UCLA, Guard)

11. Lonzo Ball (UCLA, Guard) Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
The Bruins return their backcourt, but Ball is more talented than all of them. He’s 6-foot-5, an elite passer, shifty ball-handler and has NBA athleticism for a point guard. He makes the game easy for his teammates and has range out to 25 feet.

The Bruins return their backcourt, but Ball is more talented than all of them. He’s 6-foot-5, an elite passer, shifty ball-handler and has NBA athleticism for a point guard. He makes the game easy for his teammates and has range out to 25 feet.

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