Top 2007 College Basketball Frosh
Michael Beasley, Derrick Rose and OJ Mayo Lead Their Class
The incoming freshman college basketball class of 2007-2008 promises to be just as special as the class it follows.
With such expectations of last year's freshman class, led by hyped center Greg Oden and forward Kevin Durant, much attention has been directed toward the 2007-2008 incoming freshman class. Here is the top 25 incoming freshman to keep an eye out for.
- Michael Beasley, SF, Kansas State - 6-9 235lbs - He hails from Maryland and will make KSU a fun team to watch. He's a versatile forward who can score from anywhere on the court and defend against every position.
- Derrick Rose, PG, Memphis - 6-2 180lbs - Hailing from Illinois, Rose is a true point guard who makes teammates better and can knock down an open shot. He's also a superb athlete.
- O.J. Mayo, SG, USC - 6-5 215lbs - Mayo's received much hype throughout his high school career and despite incredible upside and athleticism, some skeptics doubt his off-court nature.
- Eric Gordon, SG, Indiana - 6-4 205lbs - Gordon will bring his scoring prowess to a local school with a lot of history. Gordon's a physical two-guard with a great outside touch.
- Kevin Love, PF/C, UCLA - 6-9 240lbs - Love might be the best skilled big man among all incoming freshman. His upside isn't as high as others, but he should be an immediate starter on a very good UCLA team.
- Kyle Singler, SF, Duke - 6-8 210lbs - Singler may be the most complete player in his class and should help bring the Blue Devils back to the top.
- Bill Walker, SF/SG, Kansas State - 6-6 220lbs - Top-flight athlete who will make for an exciting duo paired with Beasley.
- DeAndre Jordan, PF/C, Texas A&M - 7-0 240lbs - Long and athletic; his upside is greater than his polish, but he should help A&M make some noise this season.
- Donte Greene, SF, Syracuse - 6-9 220lbs - Has a nice outside shot and length.
- Jerryd Bayless, PG, Arizona - 6-2 180lbs - Incredible athlete with a great scoring prowess, but must get better at running the point.
Others to keep an eye on (in alphabetical order)
- Solomon Alabi, C, Florida State
- Cole Aldrich, C, Kansas
- Craig Brackins, F, Iowa State
- Nick Calathes, G, Florida
- Austin Daye, F, Gonzaga
- Corey Fisher, G, Villanova
- Jonny Flynn, G, Syracuse
- Austin Freeman, G, Georgetown
- Beas Hamga, C, UNLV
- James Harden, G, Arizona State
- J.J. Hickson, F, NC State
- Jamelle Horne, F, Arizona
- Nayal Koshwal, F, DePaul
- Kosta Koufos, C, Ohio State
- Gani Lawal, F, Georgia Tech
- Anthony Randolph, F, LSU
- Patrick Patterson, F, Kentucky
- Chandler Parsons, F, Florida
- Corey Stokes, F, Villanova
Since the NBA implemented the age minimum rule that players had to be at least 19 years old to enter the NBA Draft, fans have seen more stars compete at the college level. This influx of talent is good for basketball and great for college basketball, as players will be more polished before entering the professional ranks.
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