Ranking the top 10 players in men’s college basketball ahead of March Madness

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As March Madness approaches, fans are beginning to wonder: which players are going to immortalize themselves on college basketball’s biggest stage? Just last year, we saw a player like Jack Gohlke put himself on the national radar with a tremendous first-round performance to help Oakland upset Kentucky.

However, while America may love an underdog story, the players that will likely have the biggest impact on the NCAA Tournament are the stars we already know. So, who are those players? And who is the best of the best?

Here are the top 10 players in men’s college basketball with March Madness just a few weeks away.

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The best players in men’s college basketball

All stats entering play Wednesday.

10. LJ Cryer, Houston

2024-25 stats: 15.0 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 1.9 APG, 41.9 FG%, 42 3P%

Although Cryer’s stats don’t pop off the page, his talent is undeniable. He’s an obvious shooting threat, leading the Big 12 in 3-point percentage, but that alone isn’t what makes him the likely Big 12 Player of the Year. He’s also an outstanding athlete with great handles. His playmaking could certainly use some work, though.

9. Hunter Dickinson, Kansas

2024-25 stats: 16.9 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 2.0 APG, 53.1 FG%, 20.9 3P%

Although Kansas has lost three of its last five games, that has been no fault of Dickinson, who has recorded four double-doubles in that span and was one rebound away vs. Texas Tech from making that five of five.

While Dickinson’s stats are not as gaudy as they were a season ago, it’s merely because he’s playing fewer minutes as the Jayhawks now boast a solid backup option in Flory Bidunga. The option for Dickinson to play fewer minutes could pay massive dividends come NCAA Tournament time, as he should be fresher than ever. That said, the Jayhawks have struggled against top-tier opponents this season, so perhaps even Dickinson’s stellar play and fresh legs will not be enough.

8. Bennett Stirtz, Drake

2024-25 stats: 18.9 PPG,…

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Publish date : 2025-03-06 01:55:00

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