Christian Anderson has established himself as one of the best players in the country and has proven to be one of college basketball’s top shooters. Anderson is an all around guard and has been a steady force for Texas Tech all season. He’s averaging 19.9 points and 7.3 assists per game, while shooting 49% from the field and an elite 43% from three. Statistically Anderson ranks as a top 40 scorer nationally and top five in assists, while also being top 40 in three point percentage on higher volume than most players ahead of him. Grant McCasland has shown complete trust in Anderson and has him playing 95% of Texas Tech’s minutes which ranks third highest in the country.Anderson is knockdown off the catch and shoot but he’s also consistently shown the ability to finish at the rim. His most notable performance is when he scored 27 points on 9 of 4 shooting and 5 of 9 from three in a win over No. 3 Duke, where he displayed his ability to hit difficult shots off the dribble.He’s a legitimate shot creator who can generate space and knock down pull ups, while also letting his handle lead him into finishes at the basket. Anderson can score in multiple ways but what separates his game from other prospects is his playmaking. Anderson understands how to draw defenders and consistently finds his teammates for open high quality looks. Anderson demands attention when the ball is in his hands. His shooting efficiency forces defenses to key in on him, and his awareness allows him to capitalize on that and create offense for others. A proven dynamic scorer with production across the board and is a name that will continue to surface on NBA draft boards.

Stanford freshmen Ebuka Okorie has been producing at a very high level early in the season. Okorie ranks second in scoring in the ACC and 4th in the country, averaging 22.8 points per game along with 3.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Most notably Okorie scored 32 points in a win over Colorado. Okorie is a true three level scorer who can hurt defenses in multiple ways. What stands out most is his ability to draw fouls and convert at the free throw line. Against Colorado he went 18 for 21 from the stripe and he already has four games with double digit free throw attempts this season.Okorie has been  extremely disruptive defensively averaging two steals per game. He shows strong instincts and consistently pokes the ball loose both on and off the ball. Offensively he is extremely quick and uses his handle well to blow by defenders and create opportunities at the rim. He does a good job of shielding his body when elevating and limiting shot blocking opportunities for his defenders. While his three point numbers don’t fully reflect it yet, Okorie is a talented shooter who can knock down tough catch and shoot threes. As the season progresses I expect his perimeter efficiency to rise. He’s also very effective in transition, regularly beating defenders down the floor and finishing with control. Through the early part of the season Okorie has delivered some of the best offensive production in the country as a  true freshman. As ACC play begins  we’ll get an even clearer picture of just how impactful he can be.

Nate Bittle has been an intriguing prospect since he arrived at Oregon. Early on, he looked like a thin seven footer who might struggle due to his questionable mobility and weak frame. That perception has proven completely wrong. Bittle has steadily transformed his body and his game, adding over 30 pounds since stepping on campus and developing his overall skill set. A fifth year senior, Bittle has improved statistically every season. This year  he’s averaging 16.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game and shooting an impressive 36% from three. Any seven footer who can stretch the floor at that rate immediately stands out. Over the past two seasons in particular Bittle has taken a step forward in becoming a shot blocking presence and a more consistent scorer. His best performance came recently against Gonzaga, where he finished with 28 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assist,  4 blocks, and going 3 of 8 from downtown..What has improved most year over year is Bittle’s mobility and athleticism. He’s skilled around the rim, has good footwork, and can finish on either side of the basket. Bittle has also shown his comfortably stepping out and knocking down open threes off the catch. If Bittle can sustain the level of play he showed against Gonzaga for the rest of the season, he’ll draw attention from NBA scouts. Continued strength development remains important, but his growth as a player has been undeniable.

Dion Brown is an athletic scoring guard who has found success at both UMBC and Boston College. The 6'3 guard is having one of the most efficient seasons of any player. Brown is  shooting 63% from the field while averaging 13.2 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, along with 35% from three. Brown is an excellent rebounder for his size and has consistently scored efficiently throughout his career. Most of his production comes from attacking the rim, where his athleticism and body control allow him to finish through traffic. Brown ranks eighth in the country in field goal percentage, and every player ahead of him on that list is either a forward or a center. He’s a shot creator who can score in multiple ways. I compare his game to Quentin Grimes at Houston, particularly in how he attacks downhill and rises into pull up jumpers off the dribble. Brown takes a high number of pull up twos, which on paper are often considered inefficient shots. However, he converts them at such a high rate that statistically, they are almost like layups for him. While Brown doesn’t take a high volume of threes, he’s shown he can make them. If he’s able to extend his range and consistently knock down multiple threes at the same efficiency he shows inside the arc, his game has the potential to translate to the next level.

Amaël L’Etang is a 7'1 230 pound sophomore averaging 12 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from the field. He’s one of the more intriguing big man prospects in college basketball because of his mobility and skill level. A stretch big from France he is agile, moves extremely well for his size, and handles the ball comfortably. He has a mechanically sound jumper and plays more like a wing who happens to be 7'1. His game is noticeably more polished than it was last season, and Dayton is clearly trusting him with a larger role. In his most recent game against Liberty, L’Etang finished with 19 points and 5 rebounds, going 4 for 8 from three, showing his ability to stretch the floor getting off quick catch and shoot threes. Right now, he isn’t yet strong enough to consistently post up players his size or bigger, but he can beat them from the outside with his quickness and ability to pop out for jumpers. He currently takes advantage of mismatches by posting smaller defenders, and his skill for a stronger interior game is already there. If L’Etang continues adding strength ( as he already has since last season) while maintaining his mobility he has the tools to become a serious force. With more physical development he won’t just be a rebounding threat, but a player who can control the paint while still stretching defenses from the perimeter. L’Etang clearly has the talent and physical tools to be an NBA player. The skill level, quickness and shooting touch are already there. What comes next is consistency, and turning flashes of greatness into consistent production.

6’5 athletic sophomore guard,  Averaging 15 points per game shooting the three at a 40% clip.

6’4 220lb Freshmen, averaging 16.4 pts per game and 4.7 rebounds - 55% field goal percentage 

6’5 Junior Guard,  18.5 points per game, 7.5 rebounds - 38.5% from three

6’4 Junior shooter, 12.2 points per game, 48.8% from three - 42-86

6’10 great athlete, 12.4 points per game, 6.5 rebounds, 60% from the field