Rising Stars
Theo Pinson To Make The Call Wednesday
5-Star swingman Theo Pinson is set to make his college decision at a 12:15 press conference on Wednesday. The Greensboro, N.C. native will make his college intentions known where he plays high school ball, Wesleyan Christian […]
Rising Star: Louisville Junior Luke Hancock
Most pundits expected Louisville to be in the national championship game, but no one expected Luke Hancock to play an important role.
Rising Star: Louisville Junior Russ Smith
Russ Smith, nicknamed ‘Russdiculous’ for his frenetic style of play, has been simply wonderful in the tournament.
Rising Star: Arizona Senior Mark Lyons
Mark Lyons had a solid career at a perennial basketball power and helped lead his team to the Sweet 16—last season. This season, he helped lead another basketball power, this time Arizona, to the Sweet 16.
Rising Star: Creighton Junior Doug McDermott
It’s been one tremendous season for Creighton. From the rumors that Creighton will be one of the new teams invited to the Big East to the terrific season for the Bluejays, culminating in a No. 7-seed in the NCAA tournament.
Rising Star: Georgetown Sophomore Otto Porter Jr.
The Georgetown Hoyas have been the class of the Big East in the last season before the conference fully implodes and they are led by one of the best NBA prospects in the college game. Otto Porter Jr. is a smooth small forward with terrific size at 6-feet 8 inches and his potential is off the charts.
Rising Star: Gonzaga Junior Kelly Olynyk
Gonzaga has a history of busting brackets but the Bulldogs now find themselves in the role of the hunted as Gonzaga became No. 1 in the AP poll for the first time in history.
Rising Star: Duke Senior Mason Plumlee
The Duke Blue Devils are a top-five team and will be a tough out come March because of one of the most overlooked attributes in college basketball: senior leadership. With so many talented players leaving early for NBA stardom, having a strong senior-led team isn’t as common as it used to be.
Rising Star: Kansas Freshman Ben McLemore
Ben McLemore may not get the attention that other Player of the Year candidates get, but the Kansas freshman has been drawing plenty of attention from the people that matter most: NBA scouts.
Rising Star: Miami Sophomore Shane Larkin
If Shane Larkin has been on a sports fan’s radar, it’s mostly because he’s the son of Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin. After his breakout game against North Carolina this weekend, it’s time to recognize him as one of college basketball’s rising stars.
College Basketball News
- Theo Pinson To Make The Call Wednesday
- Sports Author John Feinstein: “Other Than The Respect For The Golf I Don’t Know Why People Like Tiger”
- Louisville Star Luke Hancock: “We Have Some Pieces Coming Back Next Year…We’re Definitely Going To Be Back”
- ESPN’s Bruce Pearl Recaps Louisville and Michigan
- ESPN’s Jay Bilas: “Rick Pitino Is Definitely One Of The Best Coaches That’s Ever Walked The Sideline”
