Lavender, currently with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, averaged 20.7 points and 10.7 rebounds at Ohio State, where she was a four-time Big Ten player of the year. See also: Chelsea Gray, Duke (2010-14); Ivory Latta, North Carolina (2003-07); Katryna Gaither, Notre Dame (1993-97); Angela Aycock, Kansas (1991-95); Deanna Tate, Maryland (1985-89); Brantley Southers, South Carolina (1981-86); Val Still, Kentucky (1979-83); Denise Curry, UCLA (1977-81); Theresa Shank, Immaculata (1970-74). But which player deserves to be voted the best of them all? Brackets open on Monday night - create or join groups now to play with your friends! 51. People tend to forget about how good Sullinger, a Columbus native, was for Ohio State. These players are considered the consensus national player of the year. More than 1,600 mens college basketball players used the transfer portal last season and some of the players who appeared on last years edition of this list (e.g. Thomas, the 2003 WNBA No. Sorry, 54, but you're the number with the least star power. With the Phoenix Mercury, she has three WNBA titles and four Olympic gold medals. Hillmon, a junior forward, is the current Big Ten player of the year and is Michigan's first Associated Press All-American. Many of these schools, though, might not have been even on the radar to reach this list in 2009. He recorded just the fifth season in Duke history of a player getting 50+ blocks and 50+ steals Shane Battierdid it three times (1998, 2000, 2001) andShelden Williamsonce (2006). As No. Pierson wore it compiling 1,602 points and 787 rebounds at Texas Tech, and kept it early in her 15-season WNBA career. This ranking is Is it the guy with the most wins? Obviously, Scheyer brings with him the aura of winning the 2010 National Title, but his overall career helped earn him a spot on the All-Decade team. The center is second in scoring (2,403) and fifth in rebounding (1,097) in Louisiana Tech's vast cast of stars, and she won Olympic gold in 1984. Now we're talking about the big leagues of numbers, with two superstars who were each twice named Final Four most outstanding player and are still playing in the WNBA. WebThis article lists U.S. men's college basketball national player of the year awards. Her pro career included three Olympic gold medals, and she won the 2017 NCAA title as head coach at South Carolina. See also: Nicky Anosike, Tennessee (2004-08); Tammy Sutton-Brown, Rutgers (1997-2001); Michi Atkins, Texas Tech (1992-96); Sheri Sam, Vanderbilt (1992-96); Lorri Bauman, Drake (1980-84). WebCollege FB Recruiting Show; YouTube; CBSSports HQ; Paramount+; 2010 Top Basketball Recruits (616) 2010 . 2 Duke did that in Kansas City, with 11 ties and 18 lead changes over 45 thrilling minutes. CBS Sports College Basketball (@CBSSportsCBB) April 4, 2023 UConn's lanky star forward, Adama Sanogo, won Most Outstanding Player honors, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the final. As we await the 2021 NCAA women's basketball tournament Sweet 16 starting Saturday, here's some numerology, of sorts: a look at the best players at each of the 37 jersey numbers allowed in college hoops, from the AIAW and NCAA eras. According to NIL tracking site On3, 8. Vandersloot had the highest season total of assists in Division I history (367, 10.2 per game) in leading Gonzaga to the 2011 Elite Eight. There are so many players of whom you wonder "What could have been?" He was a three-time First Team All-American, a two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year and the 2013-2014 leading scorer and Wooden Award winner. Even current players made the grade -- denoted by (*). In 1985, she became the first woman to play for the Harlem Globetrotters. Reese also has sponsorship deals with brands including Coach, Amazon AMZN, -0.85%, Raising Canes and Banter by Piercing Pagoda. He was a consensus second-team All-American and a first-team All-ACC pick in his final season after starting all 40 contests and scoring in double figures in all but two games on the year. Dorner was the Scarlet Knights' leading scorer on their 1981-82 AIAW championship team. As a pro, she won four WNBA titles with the Minnesota Lynx and three Olympic gold medals; she's currently with the Los Angeles Sparks. Current Los Angeles Sparks forward/center Ogwumike, Stanford's career leader in points (2,737) and rebounds (1,567), went to the Final Four three times, was a three-time All-American and was the 2014 WNBA No. The edge here goes to Holdsclaw, who won three NCAA titles to Moore's two. In 2015-2016, Hield averaged 25.0 points and 5.7 rebounds while shooting 45.7 percent from three and winning the Wooden Award as the top player in the nation. The guard is second at LSU in scoring (2,702 points), was a three-time All-American and twice won the Wade Trophy. He broke both the Duke and ACC freshman scoring records with 860 points, and finished with the second most points by a Duke player in a single season, trailing only the 941 points byJ.J. Redickin his 2006 senior campaign. She is sixth in both career points (2,077) and rebounds (1,134) for the Cardinal. Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee (1995-99). McDonald is the current Pac-12 player of the year and is expected to be a WNBA first-round draft pick. Texas 8. Under her married name, Theresa Grentz, she also won the final AIAW championship in 1982 as head coach at Rutgers. See also: Victoria Dunlap, Kentucky (2007-11); Tasha Humphrey, Georgia (2004-08); Tamika Williams, UConn (1998-2002); Phylesha Whaley, Oklahoma (1996-2000); Heidi Gillingham, Vanderbilt (1990-94); Tonya Sampson, North Carolina (1990-94); Maggie Davis Stinnett, Baylor (1986-91); Sonja Henning, Stanford (1987-91); Becky Jackson, Auburn (1980-84). Duke in scoring (17.3 ppg. The 11 best Kansas men's basketball players See also: Kalani Brown, Baylor (2015-19); Bridget Carleton, Iowa State (2015-19); Courtney Vandersloot, Gonzaga (2007-11); Chantelle Anderson, Vanderbilt (1999-2003); Stacey Dales, Oklahoma (1997-2002); Semeka Randall, Tennessee (1997-2001); Ticha Penicheiro, Old Dominion (1994-98); DeLisha Milton, Florida (1993-97); Beth Morgan, Notre Dame (1993-97); Krista Kirkland, Texas Tech (1989-93); Susan Robinson, Penn State (1988-92); Kim Pehlke, Western Kentucky (1988-92); Carolyn Jones, Auburn (1988-91); Clemette Haskins, Western Kentucky (1983-87); Rhonda Windham, Southern Cal (1982-87); Joyce Walker, LSU (1980-84); Theresa Huff, Wisconsin (1979-83); Cathy Parson, West Virginia (1979-83); Adrian Mitchell, Kansas (1975-79). Swoopes spent just two seasons at Texas Tech after junior college, but became one of Division I's most iconic players. Shank led the Mighty Macs to three consecutive AIAW titles in 1972-74. The two greatest players in Cal State Fullerton history were centers who wore 40. She was WNBA Finals MVP in 2003 for Detroit and won Olympic gold in 2004. This is the greatest guard number in college women's hoops history. A two-time All-American, she averaged 15.5 points and 10.9 rebounds at LSU, where she's the career leader in rebounds (1,570) and blocks (321). He shot .452 from the floor and .849 from the free throw line in 33.3 minutes per game. Mitchell, a guard with the Indiana Fever, is second in NCAA career points (3,402). WebThe Jayhawks have been the picture of consistency in regard to excellence. Anderson and Stomski rank first and third, respectively, on Wisconsin's career scoring list. Comments. The eldest son of the worlds most famous basketball player is the highest-rated recruit 28th on ESPN yet to decide where hell play this fall. A two-time Wade Trophy winner and three-time All-American, Griner was the No. Here are my rankings for the Top 150 College Basketball Players for the 2009-2010 season. Singler played two seasons in the 2010s, the second-most of any player on this list in the decade behind Allen. Notre Dame's Loyd and Virginia's Reiss each made it to three consecutive Final Fours. 11. That team had a major impact on Mike Krzyzewski's recruiting philosophy of taking on more and more one-and-done players. Fowles is 6-6, but Gillingham -- who led Vanderbilt to its only Final Four in 1993 -- is one of the tallest women to ever play at 6-10. 1 WNBA draft pick in 2013. Griner has been a game-changer on both ends, a premier center who can dunk and protect the rim. Send a Message. UConn (32) 2. Jackson is the mother of three-time WNBA MVP Lauren Jackson, but was a great player in her own right. Young led the nation in scoring in 2017-2018 with a 27.4 ppg average. Paris, a center, is the Division I leader in total rebounds with 2,034. NIT Most Valuable Player Winners. James, who Teams; College Team Talent; Expert Picks; 2023 NFL Draft; Polls; Player Leaders; Team Leaders; Videos; StubHub; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas (0) 2010 . Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Okafor was named National Freshman of the Year by a couple of media organizations while also capturing unanimous first team All-America honors fromWooden Award, Associated Press, NABC, Sporting News, USBWA and NBCSports.com. She stayed home to be near her disabled sister, and became a Delaware legend and ranks ninth on the Division I scoring list (3,039). All Mick Cronin has done in Westwood is win, but losing Jaime Jaquez and Tyger Campbell is very significant. Follow. Teresa Weatherspoon, Louisiana Tech (1984-88). Minnesota native Whalen led the Gophers to their only Final Four, in 2004, then won four WNBA titles for the Minnesota Lynx. A ranking of the 2010 Best College Football Players. WebThe Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year award was established in 1967 to recognize the best men's college basketball coach of the year, as voted upon by the Associated Press (AP). 1 and 3 Division I career scoring leaders are Plum (3,527) and Stiles (3,393). Williamson took college basketball by storm in 2018-2019, as it seemed as if every moment of his college career was dissected and debated. Schweitzer led Duke to its first Final Four in 1999. Three of the Pac-12's greatest are in this group, led by three-time All-American guard/forward Powell, who is in the top five at Stanford in scoring (17.3 PPG), rebounding (9.6 RPG) and assists (577). s one of just five Blue Devils in history with 1,900 or more points, 400 or more rebounds and 400 or more assists, joining Grant Hill, Jon Scheyer, Danny Ferry, and Johnny Dawkins. She suffered a knee injury not long after her college career ended and went into broadcasting. It wasn't just that he was a good player all year, but he also was at his best in the biggest games and one of the toughest guards of this decade. Four-time MVP (ABA and NBA) Five-time All-ABA and seven-time All-NBA; 16-time All-Star; Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993; Easily the greatest ABA player ever, Julius Erving had no trouble making the transition to the NBA in 1976. Some became big-time NBA stars, and others found their professional paths taking them elsewhere.We will attempt to wade through all the great talent of the past decade and pick the players to fill our 13 allotted spots to form our All-Decade team. Pennefather won the 1987 Wade Trophy, then went on to be a cloistered nun. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021 Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team; 1 In the most critical times of the season, he showed up the biggest, living up to his moniker of 'Tyus Stones' due to clutch play down the stretch. She played for legendary coach Margaret Wade, for whom the Wade Trophy is named, and won the AIAW championship in 1975, '76 and '77. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound Johnson might have been the most athletically impressive of all of the Purdue big men this decade, ranking in the top 10 in scoring (1,919 Top 100 College Basketball Players Can you name the Top 100 College Basketball Players (2009-2010)? Now with the Seattle Storm, she has won the WNBA's MVP award, two league titles and an Olympic gold medal while still just 26 years old. He ranks third in Duke history in free throws made (608), fourth in free throw percentage (.861) and three-point field goals made (297) and sixth in free throw attempts (706). See also: Napheesa Collier, UConn (2015-19); Arike Ogunbowale, Notre Dame (2015-19); Aleighsa Welch, South Carolina (2011-15); DeWanna Bonner, Auburn (2005-09); Armintie Price, Ole Miss (2003-07); Tamika Catchings, Tennessee (1997-2001); Edwina Brown, Texas (1996-2000); Kristin Folkl, Stanford (1994-98); Cornelia Gayden, LSU (1991-95); Natalie Williams, UCLA (1990-94); Dawn Staley, Virginia (1988-92); Kerry Bascom, UConn (1987-91); Lorri Johnson, Pittsburgh (1987-91); Clarissa Davis, Texas (1986-89); Adrienne Goodson, Old Dominion (1984-88); Chris Moreland, Duke (1984-88); Molly McGuire, Oklahoma (1979-83); Bev Smith, Oregon (1978-82); Linda Waggoner, Texas (1976-80). The Blaze scored 3,199 points, while Curry had 3,198. Lusia Harris, a center from Mississippi, was the driving force for the Delta State dynasty of the 1970s. Sporting News' college basketball All-Decade team for the Coleman, who's third in scoring at Maryland (2,205), was on the Terps' 2006 national championship team. He owns Duke career records for games played (148-tied), consecutive games played (148), games started (147) and minutes played (4,887) while joining Art Heyman and Christian Laettner as the only three players in Duke history to top 600 points in three straight seasons. Swoopes won four WNBA titles with the Houston Comets, three WNBA MVP awards and three Olympic gold medals. With so many different qualifications, it would be easy to just throw your hands up and say "it's too hard", but what fun is that? See also: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Maryland (2013-17); Jewell Loyd, Notre Dame (2012-15); Nikki Blue, UCLA (2002-06); Cheryl Ford, Louisiana Tech (1999-2003); LaToya Thomas, Mississippi State (1999-2003); Swin Cash, UConn (1998-2002); Angie Welle, Iowa State (1999-2002); Katie Douglas, Purdue (1997-2001); Stacey Lovelace, Purdue (1992-96); Tammi Reiss, Virginia (1988-92); Daedra Charles, Tennessee (1988-91); Andrea Stinson, NC State (1988-91); Nikita Lowry, Ohio State (1985-89); Cherie Nelson, Southern Cal (1985-89); Suzie McConnell, Penn State (1984-88); Lillie Mason, Western Kentucky (1981-86); Kym Hampton, Arizona State (1980-84); Cindy Noble, Tennessee (1978-81). Ben Vander Plas, Jayden Gardner, and Kihei Clark have moved on, while Kadin Shedrick and Isaac Traudt have already transferred out. A two-time All-American, McClain is third on Georgia's career points list (2,195), second in rebounding (1,193) and first in field-goal percentage (62.0). She's third on UConn's career assists list (637) and scored 1,540 points. Burge teamed with twin sister Heidi on Virginia's three Final Four teams. His career ended unceremoniously, with a 78-71 loss to Mercer in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but Parker was the first Blue Devils' freshman to lead the team in both scoring and rebounds and closed out the year ranked in the top ten of ACC freshmen in scoring (4th) and rebounding average (10th). In a win over Kansas, Valentine became just the fourth Spartan to record a triple-double, joining Magic Johnson, Draymond Green and Charlie Bell. The following is a season-by-season look at each of these championships, including stats, rosters, full-game replays and a game-by-game recap of each season. Point guards stand out here: Rizzotti helped lead UConn to its first NCAA championship in 1995, and returned to the Final Four in 1996. While he was overshadowed by Williamson on a national stage in the media, Barrett plugged multiple holes in Duke's lineup and wasthe only Blue Devil to start all 38 games en route to a final AP #1 ranking, an ACC Championship and an Elite Eight appearance. See also: Kristine Anigwe, Cal (2015-19); Stefanie Dolson (UConn, 2010-14); Tina Charles, UConn (2006-10); Wendy Palmer, Virginia (1992-96); Clara Jackson, Ole Miss (1990-94); Lynette Woodard, Kansas (1977-81). She was the tournament's most valuable player three times and a three-time All-American, averaging 25.9 points and 14.5 rebounds in her career. She's now head coach at her alma mater. We went completely subjective here with the only stipulation being that only Duke careers were able to be factored in when evaluating. 33 for USC, she averaged 20.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.7 blocks. Bronny James. Anosike won two NCAA titles with Tennessee. Jennings is the most decorated Nebraska player, winning the 1993 Wade Trophy and Big Eight player of the year honors twice. Penn State's McConnell is the Division I leader in career assists (1,307). Willie Cauley-Stein, Kentucky. He is one of just five Blue Devils in history with 1,900 or more points, 400 or more rebounds and 400 or more assists, joining Grant Hill, Jon Scheyer, Danny Ferry, and Johnny Dawkins. 19,550 points in the 2010s (most of any player); Three NBA regular season MVP awards; Three NBA Finals MVP awards; LeBron James is widely considered to be one of the best players ever, regardless of decade, so it should be no surprise to see LeBron James ranked number one on a list of top players from the 2010s. Shimek helped the Spartans make their only Final Four appearance, in 2005. Tatum became the tenth Duke freshman to declare for the NBA draft in March of 2017. While his NBA career has thus far outpaced his college career, Tatum was a star in his own rightduring his one year in Durham. It's quite a battle here for the top spot among guards Staley and Ogunbowale and forward Catchings. Despite playing just three seasons at Louisiana Tech, she is fourth in program history in scoring (2,004) and rebounding (1,125) and was on the 1996 Olympic team. Yet Cooper went on to have the greatest pro career of any of the players on USC's 1983 and '84 NCAA championship teams. Mason was many different things during his four years at Kansas. McCowan, key to Mississippi State's 2017 and '18 Final Four teams, is the Bulldogs' career rebounding leader (1,502) and is now with the Indiana Fever. New stars like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo started taking over the game as the sport evolved. Brognon is second on the AIAW's all-time scoring list (3,204). Is it the most talented player? He also set a Duke single-season record with six games of at least 10 points/5 rebounds/3 assists/2 steals/2 blocks; those six occasions are also the third-most in Duke history for a career. Vote based only on players' success from 2010-2019. All Mick Cronin has done in Westwood is win, but losing Jaime Jaquez and Tyger Campbell is very significant. Most of these players arrived on campus ready to shine. See also: Alison Bales, Duke (2003-07); Ann Strother, UConn (2002-06); Shyra Ely (2001-05); Tasha Pointer, Rutgers (1997-2001); Alicia Thompson, Texas Tech (1994-98); Vicki Hall, Texas (1988-93); Eugenia Connor, Ole Miss (1981-85); Linda Page, NC State (1981-85); Sue Galkantas, Florida State (1980-84). See also: Bria Holmes, West Virginia (2012-16); Aerial Powers, Michigan State (2012-16); Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, UConn (2011-15); Shoni Schimmel, Louisville (2010-14); Danielle Adams, Texas A&M (2009-11); Maya Moore, UConn (2007-11); Kelsey Griffin, Nebraska (2005-10); Kelly Miller, Georgia (1997-2001); Georgia Schweitzer, Duke (1997-2001); Nikki McCray, Tennessee (1991-95); Charlotte Smith, North Carolina (1991-95); Katy Steding, Stanford (1986-90); Clinette Jordan, Oklahoma State (1985-89); Sue Wicks, Rutgers (1984-88); Tammy Jackson, Florida (1981-85); Nell Fortner, Texas (1977-81); Bernadette Locke, Georgia (1979-81); Suzie Snider Eppers, Baylor (1973-77); Marianne Crawford Stanley, Immaculata (1972-76). Lloyd was on Texas' 1986 NCAA title team. Janice Lawrence, Louisiana Tech (1980-84). A consensus first team All-American, Parker left Duke aftera 2013-14 season in which he helped lead the team to a 26-9 record. 1 overall picks and eight Naismith Award winners. Web1. 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LeBron James, Kobe Greatest NBA Players of 2010s Can you name the 50 greatest basketballers of the 2010s? There are also some high-level scorers at this number. As a senior in 2010, Scheyer averaged 18.2 points, 4.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game from the point guard position to spark Duke to a 35-5 record and its fourth national championship. Janet Harris, a three-time All-American post player from Chicago, led Georgia to two Final Fours and is the program's all-time leader in points (2,641) and rebounds (1,396). Alabama 5. References made here to All-Americans are specifically those on the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's yearly 10-member teams, which began in 1974-75. Catchings helped the Lady Vols win the 1998 national championship and make the 2000 NCAA final. A two-time team captain, Scheyer scored 2,077-career points and still ranks 10th on Dukes all-time scoring list. In his senior season, he averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.8 assists for the Spartans and won several national Player of the Year Awards. But Turner (14.8 PPG, 7.0 RPG) was a key part of a Louisiana Tech juggernaut that won national championships in the AIAW in 1981 and the NCAA in 1982, and she also went to two other Final Fours. Jahlil Okafor, Duke Although Okafors NBA career has been a See how the rest of the list shakes out. But Curry's Bruins beat Blazejowski's team in the AIAW semifinals on the way to the '78 national championship. ), blocks (54), made field goals (279), field goal percentage (.664) and free throw attempts (194). Surprisingly, Thompson never got WBCA first-team All-American honors, despite averaging 19.7 points and 10.2 rebounds in her USC career. Figgs was most outstanding player of the 1999 Final Four when Purdue won its championship. With a number of players to have come through the program during the last ten season, it's hard to break down exactly which guys were the best, as there are so many different subjective categories that could be used to determine the rankings. He averaged 28.9 points a game in 2010-11 as a senior to become the national player of the year. LeBron James. It's not really a widely used number, but its biggest success is with post players. Miller was a 6-2 forward who excelled at everything, averaging 23.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 3.6 steals and 2.5 blocked shots. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan were already greats starting the decade, but they continued adding to their stories. It was certainly covered by ESPN with a streaming series and wall-to-wall coverage of his exploits. Delle Donne traded NCAA title pursuit -- having signed with UConn, then changed her mind -- for following her heart. See also: Ruth Hamblin, Oregon State (2012-16); Chasity Melvin, NC State (1994-98); Barb Franke, Wisconsin (1991-96); Tracey Hall, Ohio State (1984-88); Erica Westbrooks, Louisiana Tech (1984-88); Renee Dennis, Virginia Tech; 1983-87; Cassandra Crumpton, Alabama (1982-84); Carolyn Thompson, Texas Tech (1980-84); Cindy Brognon, Mercer/Tennessee (1976-79); Retha Swindell, Texas (1975-79); Tara Heiss, Maryland (1974-78); Patricia Roberts, Tennessee (1976-77). Durr, who is with the New York Liberty, is second on Louisville's all-time points list (2,485) and was two-time ACC player of the year. Polk, another center, died from a blood clot at age 22 a few months before her senior season. Adams was the most outstanding player of the 2011 Final Four when Texas A&M won its championship. From big-name stars and future NBA prospects to notoriously dirty players and NCAA record setters, the 2010s of college Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, There are separate national record books for those who spent all or most of their careers in either the AIAW or NCAA, but individual schools generally combine both in their records. Heaveraged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Blue Devils in 2016-17, ranking second on the team and among ACC freshmen in both categories. His .680 field goal percentage led the ACC and was second nationally. See also: Brianna Turner, Notre Dame (2014-19); Natalie Achonwa, Notre Dame (2010-14); Elena Delle Donne, Delaware (2009-2013); Amber Harris, Xavier (2005-11); Candice Wiggins, (2004-08); Andrea Nagy, Florida International (1991-95); Donna Holt, Virginia (1984-88); Leslie Nichols, Kentucky (1982-86); Georgeann Wells, West Virginia (1982-86); Paula McGee, USC (1980-84); Anita Ortega, UCLA (1974-79). 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As we await the 2021 NCAA women's basketball tournament Sweet 16 starting Saturday, here's some numerology, of sorts: a look at the best players at each of the 37 jersey numbers allowed in college hoops, from the AIAW and NCAA eras. According to NIL tracking site On3, 8. Vandersloot had the highest season total of assists in Division I history (367, 10.2 per game) in leading Gonzaga to the 2011 Elite Eight. There are so many players of whom you wonder "What could have been?" He was a three-time First Team All-American, a two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year and the 2013-2014 leading scorer and Wooden Award winner. Even current players made the grade -- denoted by (*). In 1985, she became the first woman to play for the Harlem Globetrotters. Reese also has sponsorship deals with brands including Coach, Amazon AMZN, -0.85%, Raising Canes and Banter by Piercing Pagoda. He was a consensus second-team All-American and a first-team All-ACC pick in his final season after starting all 40 contests and scoring in double figures in all but two games on the year. Dorner was the Scarlet Knights' leading scorer on their 1981-82 AIAW championship team. As a pro, she won four WNBA titles with the Minnesota Lynx and three Olympic gold medals; she's currently with the Los Angeles Sparks. Current Los Angeles Sparks forward/center Ogwumike, Stanford's career leader in points (2,737) and rebounds (1,567), went to the Final Four three times, was a three-time All-American and was the 2014 WNBA No. The edge here goes to Holdsclaw, who won three NCAA titles to Moore's two. In 2015-2016, Hield averaged 25.0 points and 5.7 rebounds while shooting 45.7 percent from three and winning the Wooden Award as the top player in the nation. The guard is second at LSU in scoring (2,702 points), was a three-time All-American and twice won the Wade Trophy. He broke both the Duke and ACC freshman scoring records with 860 points, and finished with the second most points by a Duke player in a single season, trailing only the 941 points byJ.J. Redickin his 2006 senior campaign. She is sixth in both career points (2,077) and rebounds (1,134) for the Cardinal. Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee (1995-99). McDonald is the current Pac-12 player of the year and is expected to be a WNBA first-round draft pick. Texas 8. Under her married name, Theresa Grentz, she also won the final AIAW championship in 1982 as head coach at Rutgers. See also: Victoria Dunlap, Kentucky (2007-11); Tasha Humphrey, Georgia (2004-08); Tamika Williams, UConn (1998-2002); Phylesha Whaley, Oklahoma (1996-2000); Heidi Gillingham, Vanderbilt (1990-94); Tonya Sampson, North Carolina (1990-94); Maggie Davis Stinnett, Baylor (1986-91); Sonja Henning, Stanford (1987-91); Becky Jackson, Auburn (1980-84). Duke in scoring (17.3 ppg. The 11 best Kansas men's basketball players See also: Kalani Brown, Baylor (2015-19); Bridget Carleton, Iowa State (2015-19); Courtney Vandersloot, Gonzaga (2007-11); Chantelle Anderson, Vanderbilt (1999-2003); Stacey Dales, Oklahoma (1997-2002); Semeka Randall, Tennessee (1997-2001); Ticha Penicheiro, Old Dominion (1994-98); DeLisha Milton, Florida (1993-97); Beth Morgan, Notre Dame (1993-97); Krista Kirkland, Texas Tech (1989-93); Susan Robinson, Penn State (1988-92); Kim Pehlke, Western Kentucky (1988-92); Carolyn Jones, Auburn (1988-91); Clemette Haskins, Western Kentucky (1983-87); Rhonda Windham, Southern Cal (1982-87); Joyce Walker, LSU (1980-84); Theresa Huff, Wisconsin (1979-83); Cathy Parson, West Virginia (1979-83); Adrian Mitchell, Kansas (1975-79). Swoopes spent just two seasons at Texas Tech after junior college, but became one of Division I's most iconic players. Shank led the Mighty Macs to three consecutive AIAW titles in 1972-74. The two greatest players in Cal State Fullerton history were centers who wore 40. She was WNBA Finals MVP in 2003 for Detroit and won Olympic gold in 2004. This is the greatest guard number in college women's hoops history. A two-time All-American, she averaged 15.5 points and 10.9 rebounds at LSU, where she's the career leader in rebounds (1,570) and blocks (321). He shot .452 from the floor and .849 from the free throw line in 33.3 minutes per game. Mitchell, a guard with the Indiana Fever, is second in NCAA career points (3,402). WebThe Jayhawks have been the picture of consistency in regard to excellence. Anderson and Stomski rank first and third, respectively, on Wisconsin's career scoring list. Comments. The eldest son of the worlds most famous basketball player is the highest-rated recruit 28th on ESPN yet to decide where hell play this fall. A two-time Wade Trophy winner and three-time All-American, Griner was the No. Here are my rankings for the Top 150 College Basketball Players for the 2009-2010 season. Singler played two seasons in the 2010s, the second-most of any player on this list in the decade behind Allen. Notre Dame's Loyd and Virginia's Reiss each made it to three consecutive Final Fours. 11. That team had a major impact on Mike Krzyzewski's recruiting philosophy of taking on more and more one-and-done players. Fowles is 6-6, but Gillingham -- who led Vanderbilt to its only Final Four in 1993 -- is one of the tallest women to ever play at 6-10. 1 WNBA draft pick in 2013. Griner has been a game-changer on both ends, a premier center who can dunk and protect the rim. 
Send a Message. UConn (32) 2. Jackson is the mother of three-time WNBA MVP Lauren Jackson, but was a great player in her own right. Young led the nation in scoring in 2017-2018 with a 27.4 ppg average. Paris, a center, is the Division I leader in total rebounds with 2,034. NIT Most Valuable Player Winners. James, who Teams; College Team Talent; Expert Picks; 2023 NFL Draft; Polls; Player Leaders; Team Leaders; Videos; StubHub; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas (0) 2010 . Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Okafor was named National Freshman of the Year by a couple of media organizations while also capturing unanimous first team All-America honors fromWooden Award, Associated Press, NABC, Sporting News, USBWA and NBCSports.com. She stayed home to be near her disabled sister, and became a Delaware legend and ranks ninth on the Division I scoring list (3,039). All Mick Cronin has done in Westwood is win, but losing Jaime Jaquez and Tyger Campbell is very significant. Follow. Teresa Weatherspoon, Louisiana Tech (1984-88). Minnesota native Whalen led the Gophers to their only Final Four, in 2004, then won four WNBA titles for the Minnesota Lynx. A ranking of the 2010 Best College Football Players. WebThe Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year award was established in 1967 to recognize the best men's college basketball coach of the year, as voted upon by the Associated Press (AP). 1 and 3 Division I career scoring leaders are Plum (3,527) and Stiles (3,393). Williamson took college basketball by storm in 2018-2019, as it seemed as if every moment of his college career was dissected and debated. Schweitzer led Duke to its first Final Four in 1999. Three of the Pac-12's greatest are in this group, led by three-time All-American guard/forward Powell, who is in the top five at Stanford in scoring (17.3 PPG), rebounding (9.6 RPG) and assists (577). s one of just five Blue Devils in history with 1,900 or more points, 400 or more rebounds and 400 or more assists, joining Grant Hill, Jon Scheyer, Danny Ferry, and Johnny Dawkins. She suffered a knee injury not long after her college career ended and went into broadcasting. It wasn't just that he was a good player all year, but he also was at his best in the biggest games and one of the toughest guards of this decade. Four-time MVP (ABA and NBA) Five-time All-ABA and seven-time All-NBA; 16-time All-Star; Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993; Easily the greatest ABA player ever, Julius Erving had no trouble making the transition to the NBA in 1976. Some became big-time NBA stars, and others found their professional paths taking them elsewhere.We will attempt to wade through all the great talent of the past decade and pick the players to fill our 13 allotted spots to form our All-Decade team. Pennefather won the 1987 Wade Trophy, then went on to be a cloistered nun. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021 Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team; 1 In the most critical times of the season, he showed up the biggest, living up to his moniker of 'Tyus Stones' due to clutch play down the stretch. She played for legendary coach Margaret Wade, for whom the Wade Trophy is named, and won the AIAW championship in 1975, '76 and '77. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound Johnson might have been the most athletically impressive of all of the Purdue big men this decade, ranking in the top 10 in scoring (1,919 Top 100 College Basketball Players Can you name the Top 100 College Basketball Players (2009-2010)? Now with the Seattle Storm, she has won the WNBA's MVP award, two league titles and an Olympic gold medal while still just 26 years old. He ranks third in Duke history in free throws made (608), fourth in free throw percentage (.861) and three-point field goals made (297) and sixth in free throw attempts (706). See also: Napheesa Collier, UConn (2015-19); Arike Ogunbowale, Notre Dame (2015-19); Aleighsa Welch, South Carolina (2011-15); DeWanna Bonner, Auburn (2005-09); Armintie Price, Ole Miss (2003-07); Tamika Catchings, Tennessee (1997-2001); Edwina Brown, Texas (1996-2000); Kristin Folkl, Stanford (1994-98); Cornelia Gayden, LSU (1991-95); Natalie Williams, UCLA (1990-94); Dawn Staley, Virginia (1988-92); Kerry Bascom, UConn (1987-91); Lorri Johnson, Pittsburgh (1987-91); Clarissa Davis, Texas (1986-89); Adrienne Goodson, Old Dominion (1984-88); Chris Moreland, Duke (1984-88); Molly McGuire, Oklahoma (1979-83); Bev Smith, Oregon (1978-82); Linda Waggoner, Texas (1976-80). The Blaze scored 3,199 points, while Curry had 3,198. Lusia Harris, a center from Mississippi, was the driving force for the Delta State dynasty of the 1970s. Sporting News' college basketball All-Decade team for the Coleman, who's third in scoring at Maryland (2,205), was on the Terps' 2006 national championship team. He owns Duke career records for games played (148-tied), consecutive games played (148), games started (147) and minutes played (4,887) while joining Art Heyman and Christian Laettner as the only three players in Duke history to top 600 points in three straight seasons. Swoopes won four WNBA titles with the Houston Comets, three WNBA MVP awards and three Olympic gold medals. With so many different qualifications, it would be easy to just throw your hands up and say "it's too hard", but what fun is that? See also: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Maryland (2013-17); Jewell Loyd, Notre Dame (2012-15); Nikki Blue, UCLA (2002-06); Cheryl Ford, Louisiana Tech (1999-2003); LaToya Thomas, Mississippi State (1999-2003); Swin Cash, UConn (1998-2002); Angie Welle, Iowa State (1999-2002); Katie Douglas, Purdue (1997-2001); Stacey Lovelace, Purdue (1992-96); Tammi Reiss, Virginia (1988-92); Daedra Charles, Tennessee (1988-91); Andrea Stinson, NC State (1988-91); Nikita Lowry, Ohio State (1985-89); Cherie Nelson, Southern Cal (1985-89); Suzie McConnell, Penn State (1984-88); Lillie Mason, Western Kentucky (1981-86); Kym Hampton, Arizona State (1980-84); Cindy Noble, Tennessee (1978-81). Ben Vander Plas, Jayden Gardner, and Kihei Clark have moved on, while Kadin Shedrick and Isaac Traudt have already transferred out. A two-time All-American, McClain is third on Georgia's career points list (2,195), second in rebounding (1,193) and first in field-goal percentage (62.0). She's third on UConn's career assists list (637) and scored 1,540 points. Burge teamed with twin sister Heidi on Virginia's three Final Four teams. His career ended unceremoniously, with a 78-71 loss to Mercer in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but Parker was the first Blue Devils' freshman to lead the team in both scoring and rebounds and closed out the year ranked in the top ten of ACC freshmen in scoring (4th) and rebounding average (10th). In a win over Kansas, Valentine became just the fourth Spartan to record a triple-double, joining Magic Johnson, Draymond Green and Charlie Bell. The following is a season-by-season look at each of these championships, including stats, rosters, full-game replays and a game-by-game recap of each season. Point guards stand out here: Rizzotti helped lead UConn to its first NCAA championship in 1995, and returned to the Final Four in 1996. While he was overshadowed by Williamson on a national stage in the media, Barrett plugged multiple holes in Duke's lineup and wasthe only Blue Devil to start all 38 games en route to a final AP #1 ranking, an ACC Championship and an Elite Eight appearance. See also: Kristine Anigwe, Cal (2015-19); Stefanie Dolson (UConn, 2010-14); Tina Charles, UConn (2006-10); Wendy Palmer, Virginia (1992-96); Clara Jackson, Ole Miss (1990-94); Lynette Woodard, Kansas (1977-81). She was the tournament's most valuable player three times and a three-time All-American, averaging 25.9 points and 14.5 rebounds in her career. She's now head coach at her alma mater. We went completely subjective here with the only stipulation being that only Duke careers were able to be factored in when evaluating. 33 for USC, she averaged 20.1 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.7 blocks. Bronny James. Anosike won two NCAA titles with Tennessee. Jennings is the most decorated Nebraska player, winning the 1993 Wade Trophy and Big Eight player of the year honors twice. Penn State's McConnell is the Division I leader in career assists (1,307). Willie Cauley-Stein, Kentucky. He is one of just five Blue Devils in history with 1,900 or more points, 400 or more rebounds and 400 or more assists, joining Grant Hill, Jon Scheyer, Danny Ferry, and Johnny Dawkins. 19,550 points in the 2010s (most of any player); Three NBA regular season MVP awards; Three NBA Finals MVP awards; LeBron James is widely considered to be one of the best players ever, regardless of decade, so it should be no surprise to see LeBron James ranked number one on a list of top players from the 2010s. Shimek helped the Spartans make their only Final Four appearance, in 2005. Tatum became the tenth Duke freshman to declare for the NBA draft in March of 2017. While his NBA career has thus far outpaced his college career, Tatum was a star in his own rightduring his one year in Durham. It's quite a battle here for the top spot among guards Staley and Ogunbowale and forward Catchings. Despite playing just three seasons at Louisiana Tech, she is fourth in program history in scoring (2,004) and rebounding (1,125) and was on the 1996 Olympic team. Yet Cooper went on to have the greatest pro career of any of the players on USC's 1983 and '84 NCAA championship teams. Mason was many different things during his four years at Kansas. McCowan, key to Mississippi State's 2017 and '18 Final Four teams, is the Bulldogs' career rebounding leader (1,502) and is now with the Indiana Fever. New stars like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo started taking over the game as the sport evolved. Brognon is second on the AIAW's all-time scoring list (3,204). Is it the most talented player? He also set a Duke single-season record with six games of at least 10 points/5 rebounds/3 assists/2 steals/2 blocks; those six occasions are also the third-most in Duke history for a career. Vote based only on players' success from 2010-2019. All Mick Cronin has done in Westwood is win, but losing Jaime Jaquez and Tyger Campbell is very significant. Most of these players arrived on campus ready to shine. See also: Alison Bales, Duke (2003-07); Ann Strother, UConn (2002-06); Shyra Ely (2001-05); Tasha Pointer, Rutgers (1997-2001); Alicia Thompson, Texas Tech (1994-98); Vicki Hall, Texas (1988-93); Eugenia Connor, Ole Miss (1981-85); Linda Page, NC State (1981-85); Sue Galkantas, Florida State (1980-84). See also: Bria Holmes, West Virginia (2012-16); Aerial Powers, Michigan State (2012-16); Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, UConn (2011-15); Shoni Schimmel, Louisville (2010-14); Danielle Adams, Texas A&M (2009-11); Maya Moore, UConn (2007-11); Kelsey Griffin, Nebraska (2005-10); Kelly Miller, Georgia (1997-2001); Georgia Schweitzer, Duke (1997-2001); Nikki McCray, Tennessee (1991-95); Charlotte Smith, North Carolina (1991-95); Katy Steding, Stanford (1986-90); Clinette Jordan, Oklahoma State (1985-89); Sue Wicks, Rutgers (1984-88); Tammy Jackson, Florida (1981-85); Nell Fortner, Texas (1977-81); Bernadette Locke, Georgia (1979-81); Suzie Snider Eppers, Baylor (1973-77); Marianne Crawford Stanley, Immaculata (1972-76). Lloyd was on Texas' 1986 NCAA title team. Janice Lawrence, Louisiana Tech (1980-84). A consensus first team All-American, Parker left Duke aftera 2013-14 season in which he helped lead the team to a 26-9 record. 1 overall picks and eight Naismith Award winners. Web1. 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LeBron James, Kobe Greatest NBA Players of 2010s Can you name the 50 greatest basketballers of the 2010s? There are also some high-level scorers at this number. As a senior in 2010, Scheyer averaged 18.2 points, 4.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game from the point guard position to spark Duke to a 35-5 record and its fourth national championship. Janet Harris, a three-time All-American post player from Chicago, led Georgia to two Final Fours and is the program's all-time leader in points (2,641) and rebounds (1,396). Alabama 5. References made here to All-Americans are specifically those on the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's yearly 10-member teams, which began in 1974-75. Catchings helped the Lady Vols win the 1998 national championship and make the 2000 NCAA final. A two-time team captain, Scheyer scored 2,077-career points and still ranks 10th on Dukes all-time scoring list. In his senior season, he averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.8 assists for the Spartans and won several national Player of the Year Awards. But Turner (14.8 PPG, 7.0 RPG) was a key part of a Louisiana Tech juggernaut that won national championships in the AIAW in 1981 and the NCAA in 1982, and she also went to two other Final Fours. Jahlil Okafor, Duke Although Okafors NBA career has been a See how the rest of the list shakes out. But Curry's Bruins beat Blazejowski's team in the AIAW semifinals on the way to the '78 national championship. ), blocks (54), made field goals (279), field goal percentage (.664) and free throw attempts (194). Surprisingly, Thompson never got WBCA first-team All-American honors, despite averaging 19.7 points and 10.2 rebounds in her USC career. Figgs was most outstanding player of the 1999 Final Four when Purdue won its championship. With a number of players to have come through the program during the last ten season, it's hard to break down exactly which guys were the best, as there are so many different subjective categories that could be used to determine the rankings. He averaged 28.9 points a game in 2010-11 as a senior to become the national player of the year. LeBron James. It's not really a widely used number, but its biggest success is with post players. Miller was a 6-2 forward who excelled at everything, averaging 23.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 3.6 steals and 2.5 blocked shots. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan were already greats starting the decade, but they continued adding to their stories. It was certainly covered by ESPN with a streaming series and wall-to-wall coverage of his exploits. Delle Donne traded NCAA title pursuit -- having signed with UConn, then changed her mind -- for following her heart. See also: Ruth Hamblin, Oregon State (2012-16); Chasity Melvin, NC State (1994-98); Barb Franke, Wisconsin (1991-96); Tracey Hall, Ohio State (1984-88); Erica Westbrooks, Louisiana Tech (1984-88); Renee Dennis, Virginia Tech; 1983-87; Cassandra Crumpton, Alabama (1982-84); Carolyn Thompson, Texas Tech (1980-84); Cindy Brognon, Mercer/Tennessee (1976-79); Retha Swindell, Texas (1975-79); Tara Heiss, Maryland (1974-78); Patricia Roberts, Tennessee (1976-77). Durr, who is with the New York Liberty, is second on Louisville's all-time points list (2,485) and was two-time ACC player of the year. Polk, another center, died from a blood clot at age 22 a few months before her senior season. Adams was the most outstanding player of the 2011 Final Four when Texas A&M won its championship. From big-name stars and future NBA prospects to notoriously dirty players and NCAA record setters, the 2010s of college Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, There are separate national record books for those who spent all or most of their careers in either the AIAW or NCAA, but individual schools generally combine both in their records. Heaveraged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Blue Devils in 2016-17, ranking second on the team and among ACC freshmen in both categories. His .680 field goal percentage led the ACC and was second nationally. See also: Brianna Turner, Notre Dame (2014-19); Natalie Achonwa, Notre Dame (2010-14); Elena Delle Donne, Delaware (2009-2013); Amber Harris, Xavier (2005-11); Candice Wiggins, (2004-08); Andrea Nagy, Florida International (1991-95); Donna Holt, Virginia (1984-88); Leslie Nichols, Kentucky (1982-86); Georgeann Wells, West Virginia (1982-86); Paula McGee, USC (1980-84); Anita Ortega, UCLA (1974-79). 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