The first NCAA men’s basketball games of the season are next week, and we’re looking at NCAAB betting odds, historical figures, and training data to create this list.
Each of these players has shown potential in the past, but can they break away from basic play and reach NBA standards?
1. Kris Murray – Iowa – Forward
2. Mike Miles Jr – TCU – Guard
3. Adama Sanogo – UConn – Forward (considered the best big man in the Big East.)
4. Adam Flagler – Baylor – Guard
5. Jordan Walker – UAB – Guard (transfer from Tulane Green Waves, Walker went from 8 ppg to 20.)
6. Julian Strawther – Gonzaga – Guard (field goal percentage 50.2%; free throw percentage 70.3%.
7. Tyler Burton – Richmond – Forward
8. Clifford Omoruyi – Rutgers – Center (field goal percentage of 62.5%).
9. Ryan Nembhard – Creighton – Guard (might be the best lead guard in the Big East).
10. Logan Johnson – Saint Mary’s – Guard
11. Bonus – Jamison Battle – UMinnesota – Forward (boosted his points per game average from 11.9 to 17.4.)