Top 25 College Teams (Nationally)

1) UNC: UNC is a deep team stocked with NBA talent at all ends, but primarily at the guard positions. The Tar Heels are led by three juniors in Luke Spears, Harry Dorbec and Haxel Merris. The 6'3" Spears has the most NBA potential, being an NBA jaw-dropping athlete with some level of point guard potential. The 6'4" Dorbec is clearly an X's-and-O's guy but a key cog for any college championship team, being a player capable of doing a little bit of everything at any given moment. The 6'10" Merris provides interior defense and actually looks the part of an NBA big man. Led by legendary Roy Williams, chemistry has always been good, as senior starting small forward 6'5" Rick Bolbum brings the veteran leadership needed to tie the team together. 6'9" senior bruiser/banger Tyrese Montague brings toughness off the bench, and a tantalizing freshman in 6'6" swingman Lee Parker rounds out the core.

2) Illinois: Illinois is yet another deep team led by two seniors and surprisingly, a freshman. 6'7" undersized yet powerful tweener SM Wilkes takes the interior scoring and defensive reins in the low blocks while the ever erratic 5'11" undersized William Gadshick is capable of going off at any moment, but also capable of botching up plays as well. The most NBA-capable player in this team seems to be the Illini's freshman, 6'7" swingman Dorlen Utempi. In just his freshman year, Utempi has shown some keen slashing ability and basketball IQ beyond his years, what with regards to off-the-ball and passing ability. Another sleeper to look out for in this team is legit power forward, 6'10" Ernie Fodger. Fodger is not extremely athletic, but possesses great touch around the basket coupled with solid mobility, despite his merely mediocre production at this stage. Coaching has been very solid despite the fact that communication is not always the best with this team, but the talent is undeniable. Off the bench, sophomore 6'2" Cyrus Whitney brings a scoring sparkplug off the bench and 6'4" slashing junior Ramon Jones brings yet another intimidating edge to this team.

3) Kansas: Kansas's three-headed scoring monster is something to be dreaded in college; the trio of 6'8" senior Chris Varnage, 6'3" senior Harley Anderson and 6'6" sophomore swingman Jerry Tynman gives this team an extremely intimidating edge on the wings. Despite the lack of a pure passer and a player who dictates tempo extremely well, this team is self-made as a one-on-one team that score in bunches and dictate the offense individually. Varnage is capable of dialing from long distance and using his on-court savviness to generate his fair share of points. McDonald's All-American and consensus top five pick for the 2008 draft, Jerry Tynman, is an excellent slasher who gets to the line with ease and simply with the best of them, although he is more than capable of beating players off the dribble for silky smooth jumpshots. Anderson is the NBA's prototypical tweener of a scoring undersized guard and although he is not the most adept shooter he finds ways to get his offense going, sometimes at will. Defense may be a problem for this team, but this team thrives on what it does best and that may help dictate its success. 6'11" senior center Ray Malkin may be a presence in the paint, but not often enough, and athletic but raw 6'7" sophomore PF prospect Rakka Omelo has a great tendency to get into foul trouble, not to mention he's undersized.

4) UConn: UConn is led by versatile sophomore Willis Carvackny, a top transfer from Montana. Although Carvackny, a 6'10" big man who plays like a guard, never seems to impose his will upon a game, he makes the game look easy with his passing ability and smooth shooting, as well as his extremely solid defense. 6'6" senior wingman Shar Gerry is extremely clutch, but he lacks great range and has a tendency to disappear early in the game and render himself invisible. However, the premier prospect of UConn is its long and rangy freshman swingman, Dante Festers. Festers has natural talents that are a cut above college competition, with his great, smooth athleticism, long arms, effortless shooting touch and general all-around game. He lacks a killer instinct at times but has the tools necessary to dominate the college game. Another potential prospect less heralded by Festers, but also a talented freshman in his own right, is 6'11" Jesus Baramey. Baramey is extremely skinny and light, but very athletic for a big man, although he doesn't block as many shots as expected. Rounding up the team is a undersized PF Terrence Callop, a senior who can scrap and score within a 10-feet radius of the basket, and a solid playmaker and passer in 5'10" Larry Jabbar, a junior.

5) Florida: Florida has the premier big man prospect in 7'0" Dennis Craverline. Craverline has shown his ability to step out and hit jumpshots or bang in the post equally proficiently, and even block shots to give himself a package of tantalizing offensive and defensive ability, but lacks killer instinct and the ability to consistently dominate with his tools most of the time. Nonetheless, he's the consensus 1st round pick this year--big man with those tools rarely come along. NBA-draft happy undersized shooting guard Chris Arlo also helps to lead the team as a junior, being capable of scoring around the basket, hitting the occasional jumper and playing lockdown defense despite his lack of great size. Freshman Montiel Jamison has been given much responsibility early on and has paid off some dividends, being a talented bruiser who can score consistently off offensive rebounds or off his own moves, and being able to inflict damage around the paint defensively. 6'3" senior point guard Naroby Efron is amazingly steady and risk-free and although he lacks the great stylistic NBA attributes out of point guards, he is a key cog for Florida's team, especially with his ability to run an offense and be an extension of the coach. 6'6" swingman Jason Hawkins is athletic but lacks a great jumpshot, but only a sophomore, could be someone to watch for in future years.

6) Duke: Duke has lost some of its firepower in recent years but still maintains a very solid core, especially with its JJ Redick look-alike sharpshooter in 6'2" leading senior Erris Petrey. Petrey is a hot-and-cold type shooter but gets hot more often than not, makin gup for his lack of size and great athleticism with his ability to get open looks consistently. Junior swingman Ferge White is somewhat of an enigma, but he possesses the attributes the NBA looks out of its wingman and then some, with a solid skill set and especially lockdown defensive ability if he consistently puts his mind into it. He is a huge x-factor for Duke especially if he can add his scoring and defensive talents into the mix. Duke also has a legitimate center in 7'0" junior Torlis Lamaine, who doesn't make a huge impact but is fairly mobile, blocks shots and knows how to score around the basket when necessary. Duke's backup center, 6'10" senior Rodney Hickson, is definitely not bad as well, even possessing some range in his jumpshot complemented with his above average athleticism and mobility, although he lacks defensive toughness, basketball IQ and rebounding ability. 6'3" sophomore Devin Lamar has shown flashes of potential with his passing and shooting ability, but hasn't put it all together quite yet, and 6'8" junior Jake Morrison is a spot-up pure shooter off the bench.

7) Arizona: Arizona has been somewhat erratic during the middle of the year but they have steadily regrouped to make a solid NCAA tournament push. Led by 6'3" junior guard Luke Jones, the Wildcats love the up-tempo type of game and have the necessary finishers to convert those easy baskets. Jones possesses solid physical attributes for the point guard, replete with a great repertoire of passing abilities, but he lacks some key footspeed and athleticism which may hinder his potential at the next level, as well as an overly consistent jumpshot. Sophomore sensation Alex Pavalon has been dubbed the next Andre Iguodala by some, although he's far off in terms of basketball IQ and comfort on the court; however, he shows great finishing ability and long arms to pick off steals leading to fastbreaks. Another freshman sensation, Lloyd Jenkins, has made a reasonable impact as the center for the Wildcats, doing all of the little things and slowly becoming a rebounding force and a nice defensive asset. 6'11" big man Tiras Corning was once considered an NBA prospect, but now as a senior, he's behind Lloyd Jenkins in the depth chart; he still displays some post game ability though, if little else. 6'0" junior speedster Aumor Rogers can pass and handle, but is too often out of control, and 6'8" sophomore big man Chris Hersey can rebound and play defense some.

8) Boston College: This team lacks a great go-to guy, but has two legitimate big man prospects which could not be said for many other teams. 6'11" senior power forward Alan Ventam is the leader of the group, being able to play fundamentally sound offense and defense and rebounding fairly proficient, albeit playing a rather unspectacular game. However, a key cog like him is necessary for any championship contender. Shaine Bellvin is another senior, but completely opposite to Ventam, displays magnificent physical tools born to play the game although his low basketball IQ, lack of ballhandling skills and lack of great polish sort of negate all of that. Nonetheless, he possesses a fine offensive game replete with some hustling, rebounding and defensive toughness. The potential prospect lies within freshman Pol Kingsley; at 6'11", he displays some ability to block shots and become a game changing defensive force at the next level, although his offense lags far behind and he's clearly growing into his body. Point guard is weak for this team, as they have a sophomore in 6'3" Sallo Ralkins running the show; his PG skills are excellent off the dribble, but in half-court sets, he clearly suffers, not to mention that despite his average jumpshot and finishing ability, he lacks weight and strength badly. 6'0" Antonio Marcena is a quick player who plays nice pressure defense but little else for a senior, and 6'5" Olivier Pierre shows nice shooting ability every now and then for a junior.

9) Ohio State: Led by renowned coach Thad Matta, the Buckeyes have been a very solid team for the past couple of seasons. This year, expect their sensational sophomore tandem to break out for great individual games while winning games as well. Sean Stempin is a future lottery pick in the making, with an pro big man body and a rapidly developing offensive game, and he is making great strides in becoming the leader of the team. Standing alongside him would be the uber-athletic 6'7" prospect Tyler Nagel, who is a lottery pick talentwise but a undrafted pick in terms of the amount of severe baggage he possesses. Nagel sorely needs to develop an offensive game other than dunking, but he can use this sophomore season to do it. While this team is centralized around those two players primarily, the Buckeyes have many sleeper prospects who can ring in the points, play defense or become a key cog as well; fellow sophomores 6'4" Derrick Cutley and 6'3" Jovai Chase show flashes of being pure point guards at times, but both are inconsistent and erratic and will improve with experience. The ever-solid big man senior, 6'9" Jackson Pellister also gives the team an added dimension with his experience. Junior Hanis Ellison shows flashes of an all-around game in a 6'7" body and can be a player to watch out for in the future.

10) California: A steady, solid but never spectacular team, the Cal Bears are led by a key component in 6'7" senior Tom Black. Black plays tough defense, nails his open shots and is a steadying force in times of trouble, but lacks the athleticism and footspeed for today's NBA game. Sophomore Corey Vanguard has recently taken over the starting job and like Black, shows an all-around game as well as some versatility with both guard positions, but also lacks some speed. Freshman Sapin Jamison is an up-and-comer, a heralded McDonald's All American who decided to stay locally; he can be a heady playmaking guard with some toughness as well in the future. Rounding up the team is 6'11" senior Corven Matchson, a burly and strong big man who is soft, and 6'5" junior Corey Appalair can provide some form of offensive game and toughness. 6'8" sophomore Demai Surrey is a raw prospect with some athleticism but lacks game experience.

11) UCLA: A very solid and heady team which lacks great star power, sophomore Cafferti Hayes has been a steady presence in the post, being able to carry the scoring load appropriately and using his advanced post skills and weight to carve space and do the dirty work. His defense, footspeed and athleticism are mild concerns, but overall he has the makings of a solid pro prospect. 6'10" senior Carl Kristone is a promising yet raw senior who has both great offensive and defensive potential, with already the long arms and three point shot to build on, but he lacks great consistency and fades too often. An unsung hero for this team is 6'4" junior point guard Tommy Lorcay, who doesn't get many opportunities but makes the most of them, passing the ball and playing fundamentally sound defense. 6'7" senior Troy Matthews is a steady presence who lacks a go-to attribute but can play solid defense and hit the occasional jumpshot. 6'3" freshman Eric Martin is a solid slasher who has shown some promise in his first year as well.

12) Texas: Texas currently lacks much of a go-to guy, but it has a plethora of contributors in its starting lineup, from talented 6'9" freshman small forward Nicky Gordon to 6'8" versatile senior Lanur White to 7'0" junior Clef Morrow. Despite only being a freshman, Gordon tends to have the most aggressive, yet selfish, approach to scoring, although he's undeniably talented with his ability to drive and shoot as well as possessing the prototypical frame and athleticism for the NBA. Lanur White is a versatile player who can contribute by passing, rebounding, and the occasional score, but he's not much of a scoring threat and becomes invisible too often. Morrow is a one-dimensional scorer, and although scoring is quite rare for 7-footers, he does little else. The Longhorns also have talented freshman guard 5'10" guard Samuel Cartiers, a very quick guard who plays smart and can pass proficiently, but lacks a great jumpshot as well as great height. 6'6" senior forward Tarry Hendricks, Jr. is a very solid contributor defensively, and 6'9" David Marcails' low block scoring rounds up the roster.

13) Washington: Washington is a young team led by a duo of young swingmen in supreme 6'6" versatile freshman Ali Monty and yet another versatile sophomore in 6'7" swingman Irva Kelis. Monty is the prospect to keep an eye for, as he has been dubbed the next Brandon Roy in Husky kingdom, and he certainly fits the bill with regards to basketball IQ, passing ability, a unique skill set and great versatility. Despite being a freshman, he plays wise beyond his years and rarely makes mistakes on the court, helping to run the engine of the Husky offense efficiently. Kelis also plays spot minutes at point guard at times but also plays very smart, being able to score and put himself in triple threat positions on the court almost at will, although he lacks some in the consistency area. 6'7" senior power forward Jamaal McDonough is extremely tough and surprisingly blocks shots well for his size with a great first leap, but his offensive touch is completely nonexistent. Duane Collins, a 5'11" senior backup guard, can bring scoring punch off the bench but lacks height and PG skills. 6'8" freshman combo forward Henisaw Carter is an interesting prospect but needs time.

14) Indiana: Indiana has two players which comprise its inside-outside threat, helping to guide its team throughout much of the season. Junior power forward Aaron Calmden is an advanced scorer with a multitude of skills in the low block and can stretch defense out in the perimeter, feeling comfortable on both ends, despite his underwheliming defense and rebounding production. Freshman Lance Hagel, an acclaimed McDonald's All-American, has reared the good and bad of his game early on but shows sparks of a great lead guard in the NBA level at times, showing great court vision and excellent shooting ability. DaLeel White, a 6'6" sophomore swingman, has good athleticism coupled with good shooting ability, but got himself injured early on in the season and his injury problems have been a huge red flag. Javen Mantusson, a 6'11" senior bruiser, is very solid on both ends, but has a tendency to get himself into foul trouble. Junior 6'2" shooting guard Kyle Adams can be a very good contributor off the bench with his scoring punch and defensive tenacity at spurts, but a liability at others.

15) LSU: Suran Shawe, a 6'6" swingman with loads of scoring punch and athleticism, is the unquestioned leader of a team which lacks in the contributions category from other players, although that's a testament to the unique talent that Shawe is. Shawe can single-handedly help LSU win games, but his production is oftentimes not enough to do so consistently. Another swingman, 6'7" freshman Hector Taith, has shown some NBA ability to shoot at spurts, and he does have an NBA body despite his inability to make an impact at other areas of the game. Senior Duran Douglas was the team's second leading scorer last year behind Shawe, but at 6'4" lacks great height for the two-guard, lacks great athleticism and doesn't have standout shooting ability, not to mention he's down with injury this year. A pair of 6'8" strong forwards in seniors Jeremy Falcon and Jules Halves are often overachieving yet insufficient, although both can rebound and defend with some level of success.