This article is part of our Draft Kit series.
The mind boggling thing about college basketball is the depth that it presents. You can have a good knowledge of the Tier 1 teams and get by in most fantasy college basketball leagues, but the true aficionado will dig a bit deeper and find many gems. We define Tier 2 to include American Athletic, A10, Conference USA, Mountain West, and WCC and the following list includes the top 150 players from these conferences.
Centers and freshmen are at a premium at this level, which is why I have put Bassey at the top of the list. He may not be quite as productive as the rest of the top ten. Relative to other freshman and centers, however, the 6-foot-10 Hllltopper should reign supreme. He is strong, agile and skilled. Plus, he should dominate in Conference USA play. If the league does not factor in freshmen or centers, then Bassey should fall to about 20 on this list.
1. Charles Bassey, freshman center, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
2. Jon Elmore, guard, Marshall Thundering Herd
3. Justin James, guard, Wyoming Cowboys
4. Yoeli Childs, forward, BYU Cougars
5. Tacko Fall, center, Central Florida Knights
6. Kellen Grady, guard, Davidson Wildcats
7. Shakur Juiston, forward, UNLV Runnin' Rebels
8. Jalen Adams, guard, Connecticut Huskies
9. Luwane Pipkins, guard, Massachusetts Minutemen
10. Otis Livingston, guard, George Mason Patriots
11. Cortez Edwards, guard, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
12. Grant Golden, center, Richmond Spiders
13. Cody Martin, forward, Nevada Wolf Pack
14. Jordan Goodwin, guard, Saint Louis
The mind boggling thing about college basketball is the depth that it presents. You can have a good knowledge of the Tier 1 teams and get by in most fantasy college basketball leagues, but the true aficionado will dig a bit deeper and find many gems. We define Tier 2 to include American Athletic, A10, Conference USA, Mountain West, and WCC and the following list includes the top 150 players from these conferences.
Centers and freshmen are at a premium at this level, which is why I have put Bassey at the top of the list. He may not be quite as productive as the rest of the top ten. Relative to other freshman and centers, however, the 6-foot-10 Hllltopper should reign supreme. He is strong, agile and skilled. Plus, he should dominate in Conference USA play. If the league does not factor in freshmen or centers, then Bassey should fall to about 20 on this list.
1. Charles Bassey, freshman center, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
2. Jon Elmore, guard, Marshall Thundering Herd
3. Justin James, guard, Wyoming Cowboys
4. Yoeli Childs, forward, BYU Cougars
5. Tacko Fall, center, Central Florida Knights
6. Kellen Grady, guard, Davidson Wildcats
7. Shakur Juiston, forward, UNLV Runnin' Rebels
8. Jalen Adams, guard, Connecticut Huskies
9. Luwane Pipkins, guard, Massachusetts Minutemen
10. Otis Livingston, guard, George Mason Patriots
11. Cortez Edwards, guard, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
12. Grant Golden, center, Richmond Spiders
13. Cody Martin, forward, Nevada Wolf Pack
14. Jordan Goodwin, guard, Saint Louis Billikens
15. Jordan Caroline, forward, Nevada Wolf Pack
16. Sam Merrill, guard, Utah State Aggies
17. Josh Cunningham, forward, Dayton Flyers
18. Nico Carvacho, center, Colorado St Rams
19. Roosevelt Smart, guards, North Texas Mean Green
20. James Batemon, guard, Loyola Marymount Lions
21. Jeremiah Martin, guard, Memphis Tigers
22. Isaiah Wright, guard, San Diego Toreros
23. Jon Axel Gudmundsson, guard, Davidson Wildcats
24. Cameron Krutwig, center, Loyola (IL) Ramblers
25. Isaiah Pineiro, forward, San Diego Toreros
26. Caleb Martin, forward, Nevada Wolf Pack
27. Brian Beard Jr., guard, Florida International Panthers
28. C.J. Burks, guard, Marshall Thundering Herd
29. Jalen McDaniels, forward, San Diego State Aztecs
30. Jon Davis, guard, Charlotte Mocs
31. Tramaine Isabell, guard, Saint Louis Billikens
32. Deshon Taylor, forward, Fresno State Bulldogs
33. Tyree Griffin, guard, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
34. Eric Williams, forward, Duquesne Dukes
35. Jihvvan Jackson, guard, UT-San Antonio Road Runners
36. Killian Tillie, forward, Gonzaga Bulldogs
37. Isaac Fleming, guard, East Carolina Pirates
38. Jarron Cumberland, guard, Cincinnati Bearcats
39. KJ Feagin, guard, Santa Clara Broncos
40. Courtney Stockard, forward, St. Bonaventure Bonnies
41. Lamarr Kimble, guard, St. Joseph's Hawks
42. B.J. Stith, forward, Old Dominion Monarchs
43. Brandon Clarke, forward, Gonzaga Bulldogs
44. Desean Murray, forward, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
45. Jarrey Foster, forward, SMU Mustangs
46. Ahmad Caver, guard, Old Dominion Monarchs
47. Marcus Evans, guard, VCU Rams
48. Eli Scott, forward, Loyola Marymount Lions
49. Colbey Ross, guard, Pepperdine Waves
50. Quinton Rose, guard, Temple Owls
51. Corey Davis, guard, Houston Cougars
52. Kameron Edwards, forward, Pepperdine Waves
53. Jaire Grayer, guard, George Mason Patriots
54. TJ Haws, guard, BYU Cougars
55. Laquincy Rideau, guard, South Florida Bulls
56. Zack Bryant, guard, UAB Blazers
57. Jaire Grayer, guard, George Mason Patriots
58. Clayton Custer, guard, Loyola (IL) Ramblers
59. Javon Bess, guard, Saint Louis Billikens
60. Geno Crandall, guard, Gonzaga Bulldogs
61. Nick Emery, guard, BYU Cougars
62. Kyron Davenport, forward, Memphis Tigers
63. Rui Hachimura, forward, Gonzaga Bulldogs
64. LaDarien Griffin, forward, St. Bonaventure Bonnies
65. Prokop Slanina, forward, Fordham Rams
66. Jahlil Tripp, forward, Pacific Tigers
67. Christian Vital, guard, Connecticut Huskies
68. Ryan Woolridge, guard, North Texas Mean Green
69. B.J. Taylor, guard, Central Florida Knights
70. Sterling Taplin, guard, Tulsa Golden Hurricane
71. Carlton Bragg, center, New Mexico Lobos
72. Shizz Alston, guard, Temple Owls
73. Zach Norvell, guard, Gonzaga Bulldogs
74. Taveion Hollingsworth, guard, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
75. Trejon Jacob, guard, Florida International Panthers
76. Jermaine Harris, freshman forward, Rhode Island Rams
77. Rashaan Holloway, center, Massachusetts Minutemen
78. Jimmy Whitt, guard, SMU Mustangs
79. Jahmal McMurray, guard, SMU Mustangs
80. Samir Sehic, forward, Tulane Green Wave
81. Dominic Magee, guard, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
82. Taylor Funk, forward, St. Joseph's Hawks
83. De'Riante Jenkins, guard, VCU Rams
84. Dominic Magee, guard, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
85. Hasahn French, forward, Saint Louis Billikens
86. Pierfrancesco Oliva, forward, St. Joseph's Hawks
87. Devin Watson, guard, San Diego State Aztecs
88. Justinian Jessup, guard, Boise State Broncos
89. Jeff Dowtin, guard, Rhode Island Rams
90. Mike Lewis, guard, Duquesne Dukes
91. Nick Sherodm guard, Richmond Spiders
92. Frankie Ferrari, guard, San Francisco Dons
93. Rod Brown, forward, Wichita State Shockers
94. Arnoldo Toro, forward, George Washington Colonials
95. Josh McSwaggin, forward, Portland Pilots
96. Josip Vrankic, forward, Santa Clara Broncos
97. Makuach Maluach, guard, New Mexico Lobos
98. Isiaha Mike, forward, SMU Mustangs
99. DaQuan Bracey, guard, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
100. Jacob Gilyard, guard, Richmond Spiders
101. Issac Vann, forward, VCU Rams
102. Aaron Menzies, center, St. Mary's Gaels
103. Lavelle Scottie, forward, Air Force Falcons
104. Deion James, forward, Colorado St Rams
105. Ryan Swan, forward, Air Force Falcons
106. Antonio Green, guard, Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
107. Justin Kier, guard, George Mason Patriots
108. Lamonte Bearden, guard, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
109. Anthony Mathis, guard, New Mexico Lobos
110. DaQuan Jeffries, forward, Tulsa Golden Hurricane
111. Mattius Markusson, center, Loyola Marymount Lions
112. Jaime Echenique, center, Wichita State Shockers
113. Nick Honor, freshman guard, Fordham Rams
114. Umoja Gibson, freshman guard, North Texas Mean Green
115. Paul Thomas, forward, UTEP Miners
116. Armel Potter, guard, George Washington Colonials
117. Keaton Wallace, guard, UT-San Antonio Road Runners
118. Marques Townes, guard, Loyola (IL) Ramblers
119. Trey Landers, forward, Dayton Flyers
120. Ray Ona Embo, guard, Tulane Green Wave
121. Olin Carter, guard, San Diego Toreros
122. Zachary Simmons, forward, North Texas Mean Green
123. Xavian Stapleton, forward, Florida Atlantic Owls
124. Ethan Chargois, forward, SMU Mustangs
125. Tanner Krebs, guard, St. Mary's Gaels
126. Rashan Fredericks, forward, Cincinnati Bearcats
127. Fabian White, forward, Houston Cougars
128. DeJon Jarreau, guard, Houston Cougars
129. Anthony Crump, guard, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
130. Charlie Brown, forward, St. Joseph's Hawks
131. Reggie Scurry, forward, Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
132. Nysier Brooks, center, Cincinnati Bearcats
133. Marcus Weathers, forward, Duquesne Dukes
134. Jordan Cornish, guard, Tulane Green Wave
135. Alterique Gilbert, guard, Connecticut Huskies
136. Sidney Wilson, freshman forward, Connecticut Huskies
137. J.D. Paige, guard, Colorado St Rams
138. Markis McDuffie, forward, Wichita State Shockers
139. Charles Minland, guard, San Francisco Dons
140. Fatts Russell, guard. Rhode Island Rams
141. Samajae Haynes-Jones, guard, Wichita State Shockers
142. Trey Wertz, freshman forward, Santa Clara Broncos
143. Jordan Brown, freshman forward, Nevada Wolf Pack
144. Carte'Are Gordon, freshman forward, Saint Louis Billikens
145. Cane Broome, guard, Cincinnati Bearcats
146. Dylan Swingle, freshman forward, Duquesne Dukes
147. Roderick Williams, forward, Boise State Broncos
148. Jeremy Helmsley, guard, San Diego State Aztecs
149. Elbert Robinson, center, Old Dominion Monarchs
150. Troy Holston, guard, State Joseph's Hawks
