73. He took the Badgers all the way to the national championship game, a run headlined by knocking off a 38-0 Kentucky team in the Final Four. Deon Thompson, North Carolina: 10.6ppg-5.7rpg-0.7apg-0.9spg-1.1bpg-24.8mpg James, who operated as the face of the league in the. Comment: Stitt will lead the Tigers offense once again next season, and with the return of Trevor Booker Clemson is a possible top ten team next year. Youngs production slipped a bit during the second half of his freshman season under the weight of needing to carry the offense on every possession, but his most brilliant moments four 40+ point games, 11 double-digit assist efforts helped make him one of the most dazzling one-and-dones in recent memory. He is already one of the better shot blockers in the nation. 67. Joe Harden, UC Davis: 14.8ppg-7.2rpg-1.8apg-0.9spg-0.3bpg-32.8mpg Nick Calathes, Florida: 17.2ppg-5.3rpg-6.4apg-1.9spg-0.2bpg-33.3mpg 92. She also accrued 736 blocked shots for her career to set the NCAA record for both men and women. It is not that he is not a good defender, but it often seems he could care less and lacks aggressiveness. Jeff Allen, Virginia Tech: 13.7ppg-8.4rpg-1.3apg-1.8spg-1.3bpg-30.5mpg He is an excellent three point and free throw shooter, and can create his own shot when needed. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina. J.T. 122. I also am not including incoming recruits or transfers, as you cannot accurately rank them on the college scale yet. 8. The 2010s were quite a decade for the National Basketball Association (NBA). Doug McDermott shined in his four years at Creighton. 8. Her output only increased from there, peaking at a whopping 31.6 points per game during her senior year. He led the Sooners to four-straight NCAA tournaments, including a Final Four appearance during his final year in Norman, and earned Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award honors that same year. We've narrowed down the 10 best games in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college football. Malcolm Delaney, Virginia Tech: 18.1ppg-4.0rpg-4.5apg-1.5spg-0.3bpg-36.9mpg NBA Top Moments: 2010s. It is still unknown if he will stay in the draft or not. 52. Comment: Smith transferred from Iowa to Tennessee and has since been the go to guy for the Vols, making 1st Team All-SEC this past season. Check out the most memorable college basketball players of the decade below. Mike Rosario, Rutgers: 16.2ppg-3.5rpg-1.4apg-1.1spg-0.2bpg-32.5mpg He averaged 15.0 points, 10.4 rebounds . Manny Harris, Michigan: 16.9ppg-6.8rpg-4.4apg-1.2spg-0.5bpg-32.9mpg He thrives in St. Marys up-tempo offense, pushing the ball up the court and being relentless on defense. 129. 63. 11. Comment: Fredette will return as one of the top mid-major guards, containing great court vision and defensive ability. Comment: Over the past season Butler has grown into an elite scorer, putting up 43 points against Villanova. 126. Biggie entered Purdue with sky-high expectations as the programs first Mr. Basketball from Indiana since Glenn Robinson. The Wildcats were so stacked with talent that season Calipari resorted to a platoon system to get everyone on the floor, but there was never any doubt Towns was the groups biggest star. Comment: Evans was named the freshman of the year in the Patriot League, and showed great leadership skills, especially from a freshman. He has size to outman his opponent at the small forward position, or he can have the quickness to beat a bigger man to the basket. He left Creighton as college basketballs No. 27. Baylor's 19-year run in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll is over. 94. Comment: James is as athletic and versatile as any forward in the nation. I welcome and enjoy any comments and critiques. It is hard to find a groove in Tubbys offense, but Sampson has had a year of experience and should be an impact player next season. 39. Bryan Davis, Texas A&M: 10.8ppg-6.5rpg-1.0apg-0.7spg-1.4bpg-26.7mpg He is am aggressive rebounder and inside scorer, and has recently developed an outside game, showing he is more than capable of hitting the three when needed. 49. He led Kentucky to its first national championship in more than a decade, pulling down a whopping 16 rebounds in the title game against Kansas. He now has two years of experience and will be one of the most electrifying players in the nation should he withdraw from the NBA draft. He is not that great of a passer, which can lead to a one-dimensional game sometimes. Players like BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's Anthony Davis, and Baylor's Brittney Griner dominated the beginning of the decade. 109. Comment: Collins is the best combination of strength, quickness, and ball-handling ability in the nation. He has above average court vision, pushing the ball in transition and hitting the open man at the right time. Comment: The freshman Williams took over for senior Greg Paulus at point guard for the Blue Devils, and played well to keep that spot. Randy Culpepper, UTEP: 17.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.8spg-0.3bpg-30.2mpg Troy Jackson, Alcorn State: 20.0ppg-4.7rpg-3.2apg-2.5spg-0.4bpg-37.1mpg New stars like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo started taking over the game as the sport evolved. Jahlil Okafor was a man born in the wrong decade for the NBA, but his incredible post-scoring touch still worked to devastating effect during his one college season at Duke. His freshmen season he showed that he already is one of the best mid-major big men in the country, and now going into his sophomore season he will be prepared more than ever. It includes two players who won multiple national championships. 8. Shawn Taggart, Memphis: 10.4ppg-7.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-1.4bpg-25.0mpg Comment: Scheyer has made a name for himself as a lights out shooter. Comment: Teague is the best SSS player in the nation (shooter, slasher, scorer). Sullinger was a consensus top-three recruit entering Ohio State and lived up to every bit of hype. Willie Warren, Oklahoma: 14.6ppg-2.2rpg-3.1apg-1.1spg-0.1bpg-31.3mpg 32. JaMychal Green, Alabama: 10.3ppg-7.6rpg-0.8apg-0.9spg-1.6bpg-24.8mpg He has a decent offensive game to compliment that, but it could use a little work. 90. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories, Map shows which states support Colin Kaepernick the most. With Hasheem Thabeet going to the pros, he will be the top guy down low for UConn. 106. Other players may or may not have hit those shots however wall did. Comment: Tiller is known as a defensive player, but he showed in the NCAA tournament that he has an offensive game as well. He exited after two years with a Big Ten Player of the Year award and an All-American nod to his name. I have based my rankings on their performance on this past season, but also on their upside and potential and how I think they will perform in the upcoming year. Though his stats may not compare to some of the one-and-done players on this list, Shabazz Napier had one of the most well-rounded four-year collegiate careers of any player this decade. Quincy Pondexter, Washington: 12.1ppg-5.9rpg-1.6apg-0.7spg-0.4bpg-28.1mpg 56. Adrian Oliver, San Jose State: 17.1ppg-2.3rpg-2.2apg-0.7spg-0.5bpg-31.8mpg 114. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports The 2010s decade comes to a close on Tuesday, ending a memorable 10-year span in college basketball. In his senior season, Kaminsky registered 18.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game en route to winning Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award honors. A. J. 5 NBA players who will likely make their first All-Star appearance, ranked. Jrue Holiday, UCLA: 8.5ppg-3.8rpg-3.7apg-1.6spg-0.5bpg-27.1mpg 146. Hayward was already a bonafide scorer as the Horizon Leagues Player of the Year even before Butlers mesmerizing tournament run, but his offensive performances against talented Kansas State and Michigan State teams made him a national star. 16 of 16 No. Luke Harangody, Notre Dame: 23.3ppg-11.8rpg-2.1apg-0.9spg-0.9bpg-34.2mpg It now seems he is leaning toward returning, where he would give much needed help to the depleted Tigers down low. Though Ionescu is still in the midst of her senior season at Oregon, she has tacked on an additional seven triple-doubles since matching the previous record 12 triple-doubles two years ago. Comment: Franklin is one of the more under the radar mid-major forwards, but with Siena gaining more national attention he will get more limelight as well. A ranking of the 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in Texas. Long before he was the glue of the NBAs newest dynasty, Green was a four-year marvel at Michigan State whose game refused to be put in a box. Comment: Harris is one of the more athletic guards in the country, as he is an excellent defender on the perimeter and insider. 11 recruit in the state of the Illinois when he entered Wisconsin as a three-star prospect. PPG: 21.9 | RPG: 13.2 | FG PCT: 63.1% . Ricky Harris, UMass: 18.2ppg-2.9rpg-1.5apg-1.3spg-0.2bpg-32.4mpg Marcus Johnson, Dayton: 11.8ppg-3.1rpg-1.5apg-0.9spg-0.5bpg-28.3mpg 149. Young grew up in Norman and chose to play for his hometown school at Oklahoma over offers from bluebloods. Green was a role player on Final Four teams as a freshman and sophomore before eventually growing into one of the best players in the country. Posted two 30 point games this past season, and possesses star and game changing talent. Trevon Hughes, Wisconsin: 12.1ppg-3.2rpg-2.8apg-1.5spg-0bpg-32.3mpg 38. Comment: Walker had a great freshman season, showing much talent while backing up point guard A.J. A defensive-minded wing who eventually grew into a primary offensive option, Hart put up huge BPM and win shares numbers all four years with the Wildcats. 3 Boilermakers off to a . In his tenure at Michigan State, Valentine appeared in three Sweet Sixteens, two Elite Eights, and a Final Four and earned many publications' Player of the Year awards in 2016. He can score, rebound, and pass well, making him one of the best all around mid-major players. He will be the leading returning scorer for the Hurricanes next season. PAllen Stinnett, Creighton: 12.5ppg-2.9rpg-1.8apg-1.4spg-0.1bpg-26.3mpg Comment: Another fun guy to watch, George is a very athletic guard/forward who is continuing to refine his game at all levels. He is an excellent shooter, but can be a liability defensively at times. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard progressed from a 5.0 point, 4.1 rebound-per-game contributor off the bench during his freshman season to racking up in an impressive, 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game as a senior. 76. After productive sophomore and junior seasons at Oklahoma, Hields star exploded as a senior. Mike Singletary, Texas Tech: 12.2ppg-5.8rpg-1.8apg-0.5spg-0.4bpg-23.1mpg Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Davis led the decades most dominant national champion back in 2012 when he powered the Wildcats to a 38-2 record while winning every national player of the year award and eventually becoming the first pick in the NBA draft. 144. College basketball's best players of the decade include one-and-dones Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson and Trae Young; NCAA champions Kemba Walker and Jalen Br. DeShawn Sims, Michigan: 15.4ppg-6.8rpg-0.7apg-1.1spg-0.8bpg-30.7mpg Here's a look at the five players who sit atop of the 2010 draft class. To this day, she is also the only player in the history of college basketball besides Ralph Sampson to be the consensus National Player of the Year three times. Comment: Davis played limited minutes off the bench for UNCs championship team, but he provided excellent defensive support. James Florence, Mercer: 20.8ppg-3.5rpg-3.7apg-2.3spg-0.1bpg-34.1mpg 118. Burke had the total package for a point guard. Comment: Northwestern is starting to make their way up from the Big Ten cellar, and Coble is a big part of that progress. Alongside six fellow future NBA players, Davis averaged a double-double. 46. With the arrival of Vernon Macklin Tyus should be able to play his more natural position, small forward, more often. Wall was so big and so fast that he felt like he arrived straight out of the future when he showed up at Kentucky. 31. Theo Robertson, California: 13.1ppg-3.9rpg-2.5apg-0.7spg-0.1bpg-33.5mpg Comment: If Eglseder is given more minutes next season, he has the chance to break onto the national scene. 117. scorer for Rutgers, but hopefully he can get some more help next season. 121. Comment: Defenders learned and experienced much more than they should have last year about why you dont leave Oglesby open on the perimeter. Comment: Davis really matured during the season, and became a good rebounder and inside scorer. Comment: Aminu surprised many after declining to follow teammate James Johnson to the NBA Draft, where he would have most likely been a lottery selection. He has played well at times, but not consistently enough. Comment: Guards in John Caliparis system almost always flourish, and that is exactly what Tyreke Evans did. Determining the best mens college basketball players of the decade is no easy task. Valentine felt like he was in complete control of every game he played for the last two years, orchestrating the offense, draining better than 40 percent of his threes, and making an impact on the glass. Comment: Singler is one of the best all around forwards in the nation, possessing the ability to score down low, drive to the basket, or hit the three. The University of Alabama basketball player charged with murder over the weekend did not shoot the 23-year-old victim, but instead provided the handgun, according to a court document . Jalen Brunson led the Wildcats to two Big East regular-season championships, two Big East tournament championships, and two national championships in his three years at Villanova. Ryan Wittman, Cornell: 18.5ppg-3.6rpg-2.6apg-0.9spg-0.2bpg-34.1mpg He will go into next season as the top returning rebounder in the nation in terms of rebounds per game this past season. Many of these schools, though, might not have been even on the radar to reach this list in 2009. 25. Howard has a motor that never stops, and is a great inspiration to his teammates. With Hansbrough gone he has the opportunity to be the main man down low for the Heels. Comment: After Tyus let it be known that he would transfer from Florida, he decided to stay in Gainesville, which is big news for the Gators. Kevin Coble, Northwestern: 15.5ppg-4.8rpg-2.5apg-1.3spg-0.6bpg-34.2mpg At 68, McDermott was a prolific and efficient scorer who used his combination of size and elite shooting ability to punish opponents. I expect him to return to Kentucky after declaring for the draft without hiring an agent. Jeremy Wise, Southern Miss: 16.7ppg-3.5rpg-4.7apg-1.3spg-0.3bpg-35.7mpg He was second on the team in scoring, and first in rebounds, steals, and blocks. He has the ability to put the ball on the floor, shoot the three, or go iso, and is athletic enough to play the 2, 3, or 4 positions. He has a 24.2 Player Efficiency Rating that is third-best among all SEC freshmen, . 69. Standing 6'6 and possessing point guard skills, Evans is a nightmare match-up every game he plays but has struggled in his 2nd season due to injuries and inconsistency. DeJuan Blair, Pitt Gregory Shamus / Getty Images Blair was a king of the boards. They will always go in this order, so if I accidentally put something like apg twice, then the following stat would be spg and so on. Larry Sanders, VCU: 11.3ppg-8.6rpg-0.4apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-26.6mpg Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow 247Sports. 128. 53. Flanked by Aaron Craft and Deshaun Thomas, Sullinger helped lead Ohio State to the Final Four in his sophomore year before jumping to the NBA. Dixon will be the only returning starter from this years elite eight squad. Though his Blue Devils lost in the Elite Eight, Williamson combined historic efficiency with unprecedented impact to put together one of the sports most bulletproof statistical profiles ever. Tasmin Mitchell, LSU: 16.3ppg-7.2rpg-1.9apg-1.6spg-0.7bpg-32.5mpg He uses his size well to help him succeed on defense. Odds & lines subject to change. 14. 104. 115. College FB Recruiting Show; YouTube; CBSSports HQ; Paramount+; 2010 Best NFL Basketball Players in South Carolina (0) 2010 . 43. While Smith was never national player of the year, he was a consensus All-American as a senior and was twice named KenPoms player of the year. His massive two-way impact was illustrated in his sterling box score plus-minus rating, which surpassed even Anthony Davis to be the second highest of the last 10 years behind only Zion Williamson. Williamson wrapped up his collegiate career with an impressive 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game and 68% shooting from the field, good enough to sweep postseason honors and become the first freshman to win the Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award since Anthony Davis earned both honors in 2012. Edwin Ubiles, Siena: 15.0ppg-4.9rpg-2.1apg-1.5spg-1.0bpg-33.5mpg Comment: Turner led the Buckeyes in points, rebounds, assists, and steals, one of only a handful of players to do so for their team in the nation. College basketball had never seen a scorer like Trae Young before his arrival in Norman, Oklahoma. Wall was named a first time All-American and SEC Player of the Year before going on to be the No. He didn't win many awards, but Lopez accumulated plenty of statistics during the 2010s. Cole Aldrich, Kansas: 14.9ppg-11.1rpg-1.0apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-29.6mpg 26. He should only improve next season. PPG-points per game RPG-rebounds per game APG-assists per game SPG-steals per game BPG-blocks per game MPG-minutes per game. Wayne Chism, Tennessee: 13.7ppg-8.0rpg-1.2apg-0.8spg-1.0bpg-25.7mpg Comment: Ebanks tenacious play on the defensive end of the floor moves him up the board, because if he works on his offensive game during the offseason he could break out next season. Haywards college career will mostly be remember for a shot he missed, the halfcourt heave that would have stunned Duke in the national title game were it not a tad long. She'd go on to repeat that feat in each of the next three years, becoming the first player man or woman to win MOP in four consecutive seasons. Comment: Was slowed by an injury near the end of the season, which could affect his draft status, which could ultimately decide his decision to stay or go. Jeremy Hazell, Seton Hall: 22.7ppg-3.8rpg-0.9apg-1.8spg-0bpg-36.3mpg Heres how good Turner was during his final season at Ohio State as a junior: his numbers 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and six assists per game have never been matched since sports-references data sample started in 1992-1993. Comment: Holland is a talented wing with a sweet shooting stroke and scoring ability. 138. Keep in mind these rankings are based off of the 2008-2009 season. He will have the opportunity to have a big impact his senior season this year with UNC. Derrick Brown, Xavier: 13.7ppg-6.1rpg-1.9apg-0.7spg-0.9bpg-29.5mpg Comment: Varnado has a chance next season to become the NCAAs all time leading shot blocker, and if he block as many shots as he did this season he has a very good chance at achieving that. A consensus first team All-American, Parker left Duke after a 2013-14 season in which he helped lead the team to a 26-9 record. He is also a good defender, and his leadership continues to improve with his experience. He started to pick up his play toward the end of the season, in large part because of his shooting ability. Corey Fisher, Villanova: 10.8ppg-2.3rpg-2.8apg-1.2spg-0.1bpg-24.3mpg Anthony Davis was the best player in the country by a mile during his one season at Kentucky, yet it always felt like he was capable of so much more. Check back for updated and expanded rankings after the 2009-2010 season. Simply put he's turning in one of the greatest college basketball seasons ever while leading Purdue into a surprise top 5. It features one-and-dones like John Wall and Trae Young whose single-season impact on college basketball earned them a spot on this list. Zach Edey, Purdue. Recorded the first triple-double for the Jayhawks in tournament history and he will enter next season as one of the premier big men in the nation. Jimmer Fredette, BYU: 16.2ppg-3.0rpg-4.1apg-1.5spg-0.1bpg-33.0mpg Valentines breakout junior year helped Michigan State reach the Final Four, setting the foundation for final season that nearly saw him steal the national player of the year award from Buddy Hield. Sylven Landesberg, Virginia: 16.6ppg-6.0rpg-2.8apg-1.0spg-0.1bpg-34.2mpg Comment: After drawing comparisons to the likes of Baron Davis, Holiday did not play up to par his freshmen season. Look for him to gain more fame in the upcoming season. He was named the SEC freshman of the year. Stats:17.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 2.7 BPG. He is an excellent shooter and scorer, and rebounds well for his position. He first earned minutes under Tom Cream as a defensive stopper as a sophomore. 51. Durant, another two-time Finals MVP, asserted himself as one of the most prolific scorers in history, averaging a decade-best 28 points. He led BYU to the NCAA tournament all four of his years in school, including the programs first run to the Sweet 16 since 1981. Iman Shumpert, Georgia Tech: 10.6ppg-3.9rpg-5.0apg-2.1spg-0.2bpg-31.6mpg He is projected as a lottery pick in the NBA draft, so it is unlikely that he will return to school, especially with the departure of Calipari. Comment: Saunders is a do-it-all player who has a great motor. It features four-year players like Draymond Green whose body of work includes both dominance and longevity. 99. I know some of you will disagree with my rankings, but keep in mind this is just one college basketball fans take on things. By the end of her senior year, Griner had won a national championship and finished her other college seasons with Sweet 16, Elite Eight, and Final Four appearances. He will continue to become more known nationally along with the Bulls. A player might have better stats than another player, but he also might have played more minutes per game, which impacted the rankings. At his best, Colson was something like Draymond Light, an undersized big man whose incredible rebounding and defensive chops mixed with crafty scoring ability made him a unique weapon for Mike Brey. She also broke the women's single-season NCAA scoring record with 1,109 points during her senior season en route to being tabbed AP player of the year. ABCNews. 140. Artsiom Parakhouski, Radford: 16.2ppg-11.2rpg-1.1apg-0.8spg-1.5bpg-31.3mpg There was a time when Buddy Hield put on the best show in college basketball. Dwayne Collins, Miami: 10.6ppg-7.3rpg-1.3apg-1.0spg-0.4bpg-24.9mpg He is a lights out shooter who can score consistently. A massive 270-pound center with huge hands, long arms, and soft touch, Okafor was damn near automatic when he established deep paint position on offense. Comment: The Badgers are losing a lot of talent, and Hughes will most likely be the go to guy for Wisconsin. Aubrey Coleman, Houston: 19.4ppg-8.2rpg-2.4apg-2.3spg-0bpg-32.8mpg Damian Saunders, Duquesne: 13.1ppg-7.6rpg-2.3apg-2.1spg-2.4bpg-34.6mpg 22. Click the Pk for players drafted in that slot.. Matthew Maurer of TheDraftReview is an NBA Draft historian who has researched and collected the data on the entire history of the NBA Draft. By leveraging his incredible athleticism on both ends, Oladipo turned into one of the most impactful players of the decade. No one else on this list has two titles and a Wooden Award. Christian McCaffrey. Andrew Nicholson, St. Bonaventure: 12.5ppg-6.0rpg-0.2apg-0.6spg-2.7bpg-25.1mpg Comment: Wright led the way to the national spotlight for Dayton, and he contains great athleticism and versatility. Tyreke Evans, Memphis: 17.1ppg-5.4rpg-3.9apg-2.1spg-0.8bpg-29.0mpg It was always destiny that Brad Stevens and Hayward would link up together once again in the NBA on the Boston Celtics. He is also an excellent three point shooter for the nations top three point shooting team, shooting 46% from beyond the arc. 23. 82. Comment: Nicholson had a great freshman season playing in the A-10, and he should get even better next season. 132. Comment: Passed up his status as a guaranteed lottery pick in the NBA draft to return for his sophomore season. Scottie Reynolds (2006-10) Reynolds only played for . Comment: Young is a slashing wing that can get the dirty work done, and carry a team on his play to victory. 24. Johnathon Jones, Oakland: 13.3ppg-2.8rpg-8.1apg-1.4spg-0.2bpg-37.8mpg Raymar Morgan, Michigan State: 10.2ppg-5.3rpg-1.2apg-0.7spg-0.2bpg-22.5mpg 96. Gordon Hayward, Butler: 13.1ppg-6.5rpg-2.0apg-1.5spg-0.9bpg-32.7mpg 86. Bobby Ray Parks (NU Bulldogs) Hype was so big for Bobby Ray Parks when the second-generation player, a three-star recruit in the US, chose to play for National University in the UAAP in 2010. Rakim Sanders, Boston College: 12.9ppg-4.4rpg-1.5apg-1.6spg-0.8bpg-27.6mpg The 6-foot-2 freshman torched every opponent he faced in his lone season as a Sooner, sinking long-range shots, dishing flashy dimes, and eliciting comparisons to two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry. 84. 133. 95. NBA mock draft 2023: Updated projection with Victor Wembanyama to surprise team in lottery sim. 4. He is an excellent rebounder and shot blocker, and can score down low consistently. Scottie Reynolds, Villanova: 15.2ppg-2.9rpg-3.4apg-1.6spg-0.1bpg-32.2mpg Best season: 18 ppg, 4 rpg, 51% FG, 47% 3PT, 81% FT, First team All-American (sophomore year). LaceDarius Dunn, Baylor: 15.3ppg-4.6rpg-0.6apg-1.0spg-0.2bpg-28.7mpg Heres our latest projection of the NBA draft. A young Karl Towns was such a big deal as a recruit that a) he was good enough to play on the Dominican Republics national team as a 16-year-old, and b) John Calipari agreed to coach DR teams for two years as a way to get closer to him. All Doug McDermott did during his four years at Creighton was rewrite college basketballs record books while drawing comparisons to Larry Bird. It was merely a precursor for the damage hed do in March, first hanging 39 points on Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament, and then 36 points on VCU and 37 points on Oregon to push the Sooners into the Final Four. He would go on to have perhaps the most impressive career of any player in the programs esteemed history. Expect Clarke to be productive from day one in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies. Did during his four years at Creighton was rewrite college basketballs record books while comparisons. He has a motor that never stops, and he should get even better next season has opportunity. 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