College Basketball Top Lists: Dunkers, Shooters, Rebounders

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November 10th, 2008
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We’ve covered the preseason All-Americans, Final Four picks and individual team previews. Now it’s time for the fun stuff – the guys who make college basketball so fun to watch. Let the debates begin.

 

 

Best Dunkers: Jump with these guys at your own risk.


1) Sam Young G/F, Pittsburgh: Chiseled forward simply overpowers people at the rim.
2) Terrence Williams G/F, Louisville: Looks like he’s jumping off a trampoline at times.

3) Gerald Henderson G/F, Duke: Gets eye-level with the rim on a regular basis.
4) Derrick Brown F, Xavier: When he decides to attack the rim, there’s no stopping him.
5) Demar DeRozan G USC: Has yet to complete first college dunk, but YouTube his name for his resume…he’s flat-out nasty.



Best Shooters: These guys are in range as soon as they enter the gym.


1) Stephen Curry G, Davidson: Simply the best shooter in the country (139 3's, 44%)
2) AJ Abrams G, Texas: Capable of filling it up in a hurry from outside, quickest release in college basketball (99 3's, 37%)
3) Kyle McAlarney G, Notre Dame: Textbook form on his jump shot, shoots a great percentage from beyond the arc (103 3's, 45 %)
4) Tyrese Rice G, Boston College: Nailed eight 3’s against UNC last year in memorable performance

5) Robert Vaden G, UAB: Tied Curry for most 3’s last year, capable of getting hot in a hurry (139 3's, 41 %)



Best Rebounders: These guys crash the glass like their life depends on it

 

1) Tyler Hansbrough F, UNC: As Jay Bilas says, he thinks every rebound belongs to him

2) Jon Brockman F, Washington:  Rugged big man relishes contact in the post

3) Luke Harangody F, Notre Dame: Knows how to use his body to get perfect position

4) Blake Griffin F, Oklahoma: Super hops combined with incredible strength equals a great rebounder

5) Damion James F, Texas:  Always seems to be around the ball

 

 

Tomorrow: Top shot blockers, inside/outside combos, and floor leaders. Disagree with Jason's picks? Let us know your top lists below!

 

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Landon's picture

Wayne Ellington has the

Wayne Ellington has the prettiest shot I have ever seen. You have to put him on their just for that.

Shawn Siegel's picture

ever?.. not ray allen?..

ever?.. not ray allen?..

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Anonymous's picture

You completely dropped the

You completely dropped the ball by not including Senario Hillman on your top dunkes list.

Anonymous's picture

Derrick Brown isn't even the

Derrick Brown isn't even the best dunker in the A10. Charlie Coley III and Chris Wright share that honor.

Shawn Siegel's picture

Charlie Coley is pretty

Charlie Coley is pretty sick. Perhaps most underrated dunker out there. I remember seeing some sick Wright dunks in HS, but not many from actual games last year. (I did just youtube Wright dunks, and there was a great one against OSU where he just took it hard one on one. Any other great ones in more obscure A10 games?)

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uddunk's picture

D.Brown

Brown has more tea-bagging dunks that all the A10 players combined. Get educated and watch ESPN top plays once in awhile. Remember, Brown's dunks came in actual games and not midnight madness pageants.

Shawn Siegel's picture

Maybe in the next set of

Maybe in the next set of lists, Jason could do "Best Tea-Bagging Dunker"

I guess Deron Washington would have to be #1 from his duke dunk last year

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Shawn Siegel's picture

Hillman

Nother good call. Here's some clips for those who havent seen him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alHjK90TaTM

(The last one is great, as is the camera work on it)

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MUViking's picture

prettiest shot

Sorry, fellas, prettiest shot goes to Steve Novak from Marquette a few years back.

Anonymous's picture

dude...another guy to look

dude...another guy to look at is duke frosh elliot williams...he already had a sick 360...he may be even more athletic than gerald...give him time

Jason Brubaker's picture

I would say the prettiest

I would say the prettiest shot ever discussion has to include Chris Lofton....when he didn't fade away and just squared up - it was a thing of beauty

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Anonymous's picture

prediction flyers make sweet

prediction flyers make sweet sixteen

Xufan's picture

D brown

D brown is way better than coley and wright he throw down hammers on people check YouTube he is way better

Anonymous's picture

Rebound

What is it with you stat junkies, you'll don't know about Mr. Blair. This Man-child is relentless on the boards.

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