Spelling Bee
A shocking number of people misspell this Kansas superstar freshman's first name
Darryn Peterson
Joshua Jefferson
St. Mary's, Iowa State
Jeremy Fears Jr., Braden Smith, Donovan Dent, Christian Anderson, Quadir Copeland
Assists per game
Historically unique wing scorer with special footwork and movement skills. Flexible enough to bend and dip around even small guards to create shots for constant rim pressure. Loves to step through and pivot over both shoulders and to both hands. Excellent first step for size. Manipulates timing and angles as a pick-and-roll scorer. Has the size, length and release point to shoot over nearly any defender. Can pass with both hands and handled himself against heavy on-ball pressure all season. Possesses the size and fluidity to overwhelm as an on-ball defender. Flashes movement skill and agility to defend off-ball screens. Disruptive length in passing lanes. Was one of the most productive and efficient college wing scorers in years.
AJ Dybantsa
He was best player in college basketball this past season not named Cameron Boozer won an NCAA title
Yaxel Lendeborg
Ugonna Onyenso
Kentucky, Kansas State, Virginia
Maliq Brown, Duke Miles, Allen Graves, Tamin Lipsey, Tyler Tanner
Steal rate
Special passing talent for height. Always hunting outlet passes after rebounds. Threads passes to cutters from the high post in tight windows. Effective passer on the move, especially from the short roll. Gigantic catch radius for lob and play finishing. Nimble big man with seasoned post footwork and the touch and skill to score with both hands. Exceptional rim protector with strong timing and hand accuracy. Contests with both hands. Improved mobility allows for higher pick-and-roll coverage. Sheer size and length deter shots at the basket. Fluid and smooth enough mover to occasionally contain drivers on the perimeter. Vacuums in defensive rebounds. Great awareness defending away from the ball.
Aday Mara
This North Carolina (and former Arizona) center has a lot of vowels in his name
Henri Veesaar
Darrion Williams
Nevada, Texas Tech, NC State
Tarris Reed Jr., Rueben Chinyelu, Jayden Quaintance, Nate Bittle, Cameron Boozer
Aggressive, physical transition player who starts and finishes breaks. High points defensive rebounds in traffic before pushing. Weaponizes speed and strength to create easy rim attempts in the open floor. Excellent wrong-foot finisher. Creates space for mid-range shots and fouls with sturdy, strong frame. Can dribble through contact to work downhill. Efficient off-catch and off-dribble shooter. Solid connective and manufactured on-ball passer. Difficult for defenders to move backwards when defending the ball. Reads passing lanes and makes plays on the ball. Flashes elite instincts and speed rotating down to block and contest shots at the rim. Swivels hips open fluidly to change directions while defending the ball.
Brayden Burries
Baylor's high-profile one-and-done freshman wing is a projected draft pick
Tounde Yessoufou
Ja'Kobi Gillespie
Belmont, Maryland, Tennessee
Oscar Cluff, Milan Momcilovic, Ernest Udeh Jr., Morez Johnson Jr., Bruce Thornton
True shooting percentage
Exceptional shooter with elite volume, efficiency, range and shot versatility. Unbothered by contests or movement as a shooter. Capable pick-and-roll operator with vision to find open shooters. Uses bumps, pivots and step-throughs to find shots inside the arc. Has a strong, sturdy frame and a low center of gravity to hold up on the ball defensively. Sharp feel and instincts to rotate to the rim and switch off ball.
Ryan Conwell
I have no idea why this South Florida star's parent spelled his first name like that
Izaiyah Nelson
Melvin Council Jr.
Wagner, St. Bonaventure, Kansas
Ebuka Okorie, Cameron Boozer, Dailyn Swain, Quadir Copeland, Labaron Philon
Unassisted rim makes/100
Constantly deflecting passes with special hands and elite timing/reflexes. Strong, physical on-ball defender. Elite movement shooter on high volume off balance and against contests. Decisive close-out attacker who weaponizes his frame on drives.
Richie Saunders