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Frank Kaminsky — 7 ft senior center — Wisconsin Badgers
Kaminsky’s game is comparable to the long-time NBA star, Pau Gasol: deft passing, long-range shooting, shot-blocking, low-post moves, and the athletic ability to get up and down the floor. Is he a future NBA 1st rounder? Most definitely.
He has averaged 16.4 ppg, 8.9 rpg, and stroked triples in the net at 43.8 percent. In addition, he has swatted away 20 shots and swiped the round leather from his opponents 12 times. In a tough, low scoring rivalry game against Marquette on the road. Kaminsky had 15 points, 10 boards, three blocks and four steals. Every game he contributes in some fashion at both ends of the floor. The Badgers are 8-1 and stacked with athletes and a great coach in Bo Ryan. Expect them to be a serious contender for a conference championship and more.
Justin Anderson — 6 ft 6 in junior wing — Virginia Cavaliers
You are going to become more familiar with this guy’s name as the season goes on. He dropped 16 points, and scooped up six boards helping lead his team in a road victory at Maryland. Then followed this up with eight rebounds, and a team-best 21 points in a home win over VCU. Just imagine how he could have played if he didn’t have a sprained ankle? The Cavs are now 9-0 and rising up the charts.
Dallas Moore — 6 ft. 1 in. sophomore guard — North Florida Ospreys
The Osprey Hoops program has only been around since the early 90’s and still building a tradition. There hasn’t been many W’s against traditional names in their short history. On the road in a 73-70 come-from-behind win at Purdue, this sophomore guard pushed the pace up the court, dished four assists, and knocked down 5-of-8 three point shots for 24 total points, (16 in the second half). The Ospreys are 6-3 and, if they should find their way into the big dance out of the Atlantic Sun, they might just be someone who can pull an upset thanks to the stellar play of Moore.
Tyler Haws — 6 ft. 5 in. senior guard — BYU Cougars
While we can’t promote him as being the best defender, he does average nearly a steal a game. He’s not a force in the paint, but contributes with 3.9 a game. So why is Haws on this list? He averages 24.4 ppg. He’s shooting 41.3 percent from three. If you put him on the line, just know he pumps in 92.6 percent of his free throws. Recently, he has strung together two consecutive games with 30 points minimum. Haws is a brand name for a scoring machine and a big reason why the Cougars are 7-2.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson — 6 ft. 8 in. sophomore forward — Arizona Wildcats
What isn’t kept in the statbooks are the turnovers Hollis-Jefferson helps force, the altered shots, and straight denial of his man with in-your-face coverage. The ‘Cats are a team that play defense so well it wears the other team down mentally and the sophomore is key in that.
His donations to the team have grown to other parts of the court as well, as he averages 6.3 rebounds, and 12.8 ppg with 57.6 percent from the field, which demonstrates good shot selection and patience. Toss in 77.5% from the charity line and we can see why ‘Zona is a top ten squad.
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