College Basketball Top 100 Players: January

Another installment of CHN's Top 100 is up.. and I'm certain our readers will differ on a lot of our picks. Let's hear what you'd do differently? I'll be posting an article or two coming up with a list of other players on the radar (even beyond the further in line), as it gets extremely tight from players 90 to 160.. there are after all over 3,000 D1 ballplayers. I'll also be posting an article with some interesting #'s from the ranking.

How the hell is Aldrich still in the top 10? He's played subpar at best all season long! Also think Patterson at #14 is an insult. With Aldrich @ 5 I'm assuming it's because of team success, right? Then why is Patterson so low?

Wesley Johnson at 30? Are you for serious? Its unjustifiable using NBA potential or current college rating to not have him in the top 10. I'm at a loss as to why he's so low. Is it because you don't want to be embarrassed that you did even have him ranked in your top 100 preseason and now he has a legitimate case to be in the top 5?

Wes Johnson at 30? Wow! A lot of people in the national media are saying he's got as good a chance at player of the year as anyone other than John Wall. I'd have thought you'd learned your lesson about wildly underrating all-things Syracuse after your pre-season rankings debacle didn't pick Syracuse to finish in the top 60. What did Syracuse do to you guys? Run over your dog?

Several people in the media and on message boards say that Purdue has no "star power"...or NBA talent. This list definitely argues against that! 3 guys in the top 45.

wayne chism

Possibly the best pure point guard in the country (leads the country, all divisions, with 8.7 A/G versus 2nd place J. Wall 7.5 A/G). Anyone who saw him play against Ohio State (ONIONS! - DOUBLE ORDER)and Lousiville (10 assists/2 TO's)in the NCAA's back in the spring knows the kid's got game.

As a KU fan, I agree that Cole has not played up to his potential or billing. He should remain in the top 25 for sure, but until he kicks it into high gear, he doesn't belong in the top 10.

Also, Xavier Henry has struggled of late, and shouldn't be listed above James Anderson IMO.

You might as well flip-flop Scheyer and Singler, because Jon is the Dukie that deserves to be in the top 10, DEFINITELY not Kyle. I might even have to rate him behind Nolan...

Warren and Randle have underachieved severely; they both need to drop out of the top-40 IMO. I have been critical of people over-praising Q-Pon, but he at least deserves to be in the top 50, as does Udoh.

Last but not least, Wesley Johnson. Top 5. Now.

Every list i've seen has Hassan Whiteside as a late lottery pick this year and a possible top 3 pick next year if he decides to wait. as far as you criteria go
(A) performance- Hassan is one of only two players this season to have two triple doubles. He leads the nation in blocks.
(B) skill/talent- He has tremendous upside and has proven to be a legitimate big man thus far.
(C) Pro potential- As i've stated he is picked to be a late lottery pick or potentially top 3 next year
(D) Impact/Value to team- Marshall is off to its best start since the 1970's at 15-2 it's hard to say where they'd be without the sensational freshman.

I know its a mid-major and they might not be having a great year but Duquesne's Damian Saunders stats are undeniable: 15.2 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 2.3 APG, 3.3 BPG, and 2.7 SPG. He ranks 2nd in the nation in rebounding, 10th in blocks, and 11th in steals. Please tell me why he is not a top 100 player on your list!!

Pope at 100. A little below the preformance of his stats. 1st in BE rebounding and almost a double double every game? His only problem seemed to be FT and he has that up to over 80% over the last 3 games.

I hope this is supposed to be humor. You've got 3 KU players in the top 7? And Scotty Reynolds and Wes Johnson not even in the top 25? However you're calculating this, change the equation.

Check out andrew nicholson of bonas he deserves some type of credit.

Overall I thought this was decently done. I agree with Aldrich there because in big games where his team needs it he will have 10 blocks 20 rebounds, has a national championship and sweet sixteen etc. Picks I don't like. Wes Johnson, scottie Reynolds too low. Pittman, Single, Harangody, Warren too high. And if you want a Tennessee player, the one who should be up there somewhere (def top 50 in my opinion) Scotty Hopson.

Dude - you should lose your job! Wes J @ 30??? YOU ARE AN IDIOT!

Syracuse is the number 2 team in the country. They're 24-1. AP #2, RPI #2, Coaches #3, Bracketology #1 seed.

It must be because their players suck.

This is laughable.

I don't like how Randy Culpepper is barely ranked 87. He's playing great basketball and is about to reach the same amount of points that Tim Hardway got at UTEP. That's no easy feat. He's also getting a ton of rebounds and blocks for his size. Aaaand his blocks are always spectacular.

Wes johnson is the real deal. Yes he was hurt for a few games but he kept playing and is a top 5 player in the country. No question.

Wes johnson is the real deal. Yes he was hurt for a few games but he kept playing and is a top 5 player in the country. No question.