ESPN’s John Gasaway put together a list of the ’25 best college basketball players’ for the upcoming season. While the list includes several high-profile freshmen (Simmons, Brown, Ingram, Labissiere), there were some surprising returners left off (Michigan’s Caris LeVert and Kentucky’s Tyler Ulis). Some notable names making ESPN’s list ($)
1. Ben Simmons, LSU
2. Kyle Wiltjer, Gonzaga
3. Fred VanVleet, Wichita State
4. Malcolm Brogdon, Virginia
5. Jaylen Brown, Cal
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7. Brandon Ingram, Duke
9. Skal Labissiere, Kentucky
16. Marcus Paige, UNC
20. Brice Johnson, UNC
22. Denzel Valentine, MSU
25. Grayson Allen, Duke
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