Ranking The Top 10 College Basketball Players For 2016-17 Season

Ranking The Top 10 College Basketball Players For 2016-17 Season

By Reed Hunnicutt

June 4, 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 51-60 41-50 31-40 21-30 11-20

arrow-left — Fultz is a sensational playmaker and finisher around the basket. His laid back demeanor shouldn’t be confused for fear, as Fultz is a killer with the ball in his hands. The Huskies likely have another freshman stud.

arrow-right — Fultz is a sensational playmaker and finisher around the basket. His laid back demeanor shouldn’t be confused for fear, as Fultz is a killer with the ball in his hands. The Huskies likely have another freshman stud.

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arrow-left — He has always been underappreciated and just finally gained some deserved recognition after posting 18.7 points and 6.7 rebounds a game last year. Blossomgame can take over the game on both ends and will be Clemson’s leader once again.

arrow-right — He has always been underappreciated and just finally gained some deserved recognition after posting 18.7 points and 6.7 rebounds a game last year. Blossomgame can take over the game on both ends and will be Clemson’s leader once again.

arrow-left — Longtime leader Georges Niang graduated, so Morris is going to need to take over a chunk of that load. Morris is one of the best at controlling the game. He averaged 6.9 assists to only 1.6 turnovers and should be an All-American as a senior.

arrow-right — Longtime leader Georges Niang graduated, so Morris is going to need to take over a chunk of that load. Morris is one of the best at controlling the game. He averaged 6.9 assists to only 1.6 turnovers and should be an All-American as a senior.

arrow-left — Brooks led the breakout Oregon team that made it to the Elite Eight, with averages of 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He might not be a great athlete, but Brooks is a skilled forward who will be the best wing player in the Pac-12.

arrow-right — Brooks led the breakout Oregon team that made it to the Elite Eight, with averages of 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He might not be a great athlete, but Brooks is a skilled forward who will be the best wing player in the Pac-12.

arrow-left — Last year was a disappointment for the preseason Big Ten Player of the Year. Trimble will get back on track this year, and he should be near the top of the national leaders in scoring and assists.

arrow-right — Last year was a disappointment for the preseason Big Ten Player of the Year. Trimble will get back on track this year, and he should be near the top of the national leaders in scoring and assists.

arrow-left — Hart does it all. He defends, rebounds, shoots, posts-up, attacks the basket and distributes. Villanova was glad to hear of the return of their best player. Hart is the glue that keeps them together, but he also pushes them to an elite level.

arrow-right — Hart does it all. He defends, rebounds, shoots, posts-up, attacks the basket and distributes. Villanova was glad to hear of the return of their best player. Hart is the glue that keeps them together, but he also pushes them to an elite level.

arrow-left — As much as Allen’s arrogance rubs people the wrong way, his athleticism, penetrating ability and shooting range will make him one of the top offensive weapons in America. As a junior, he should be the leading scorer on the nation's deepest team.

arrow-right — As much as Allen’s arrogance rubs people the wrong way, his athleticism, penetrating ability and shooting range will make him one of the top offensive weapons in America. As a junior, he should be the leading scorer on the nation's deepest team.

arrow-left — It’s rare to find a freshman who plays with the effort that Jackson does. His tremendous athleticism allows him to be a lockdown defender and capable slasher. He’s got all of the ability and work ethic to be a program-changing talent at Kansas.

arrow-right — It’s rare to find a freshman who plays with the effort that Jackson does. His tremendous athleticism allows him to be a lockdown defender and capable slasher. He’s got all of the ability and work ethic to be a program-changing talent at Kansas.

arrow-left — If healthy, Giles can show why he has the most superstar potential in the country. Giles has an incredible motor that allows him to make the most out of his natural athleticism, magnetic hands and scoring touch. Duke should have another top-5 pick.

arrow-right — If healthy, Giles can show why he has the most superstar potential in the country. Giles has an incredible motor that allows him to make the most out of his natural athleticism, magnetic hands and scoring touch. Duke should have another top-5 pick.

arrow-left — Rabb would have been a lottery pick. He shot 61 percent from the field on his way to averaging 12.5 points and 8.6 rebounds. Rabb’s dedication to improvement will lead to exponential growth in his body and game. He is going to be a monster next year.

arrow-right — Rabb would have been a lottery pick. He shot 61 percent from the field on his way to averaging 12.5 points and 8.6 rebounds. Rabb’s dedication to improvement will lead to exponential growth in his body and game. He is going to be a monster next year.

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