50 Best Players in College Basketball For 2017-2018

Posted Aug 1, 2017
Every summer we make a list of the 50 best players in college basketball. The criteria: 1/3 their NBA prospects, 1/3 their individual talent, 1/3 how vital they are to their team’s success. 25. Joel Berry, Senior PG, UNC: Pulled his name out of the NBA Draft and has a chance to be a 3-year starter on a team that goes to the NCAA Title game three years in a row. (The Big Lead)

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