50 GREATEST COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN THE LAST 25 YEARS

We have seen some great players in the last 25 years. Before we reveal this list, let’s look at some of the players on the list pre 1989. Lew Alcindor,Michael Jordan,Pete Maravich,Patrick Ewing,Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson would definitely make a pre 1989 list. The players during that era, can never be duplicated. However, from 1989-2014 the next wave of players has shaped the game to where it is today. From Christian Laettner to Doug McDermott, college basketball is still thriving. With that said, here is your list of the top 50 players in the last 25 years.

50. Kerry Kittles Villanova

49. Alphonso Ford Ms.Valley State – he is one of the top 5 scorers in NCAA history

48. Kemba Walker UCONN

47. John Wallace Syracuse

46. Shawn Respert Michigan St.

45. Troy Bell Boston College

44. Anthony Davis Kentucky

43. Raef Lafrentz Kansas

42. Speedy Claxton Lasalle

41. Doug McDermott Creighton

40. Adam Morrison Gonzaga

39.Emeka Okafor UCONN

38. Mike Bibby Arizona- 0 turnovers as a freshman in the 1997 national championship game vs Kentucky

37. Calbert Cheaney Indiana

36. Stacey Augmon UNLV

35. Rip Hamilton UCONN

34. Keith Van Horn Utah

33. Mateen Cleaves Michigan St

32. Juwon Howard Michigan

31. Juan Dixon Maryland

30. Glen Rice Michigan- led Michigan to a national championship

29. Kevin Durant Texas

28. Carmelo Anthony Syracuse

27. Wally Szcerbiak Miami-Oh

26. Lionel” The train” Simmons Lasalle

25. Ed’O Bannon UCLA

24.Jamal Mashburn Kentucky

23. Bobby Hurley Duke – one of the top 5 assist leaders in NCAA history. won 2 national chamionships

22. Michael Beasley Kansas St.

21. Paul Pierce Kansas

20. Antawn Jamison North Carolina

19. Jalen Rose Michigan- the leader of the FAB 5

18. Vince Carter North Carolina

17.JJ Redick Duke

16. Alonzo Mourning Georgetown

15. Marcus Camby UMASS- One of the most dominant big men in the 90’s

14. Glenn Robinson Purdue

13. Kenny Anderson Ga.Tech- one of the most profiled high school basketball player in history

12. Jimmy Jackson Ohio St.

11. Chris Webber Michigan – do u think he is too high? he dominated college ball.

10. Tyler Hansbrough North Carolina 4 time All American

9. Shaquille O’Neal LSU

8. Grant Hill Duke

7. Jay Williams Duke

6. Tim Duncan Wake Forest

5. Allen Iverson Georgetown

4. Christian Laettner Duke- he made one of the most memorable shots in college basketball history.sorry kentucky fans.

3. Hank Gathers Loyola Marymount – In 1989, he averaged 24.5 ppg 13.3 rebs per game

2. Chris Jackson LSU

1.Larry Johnson UNLV