Big East Conference Best Players of All Time

Morgan Wolf

The Big East Conference is one of the most prominent collegiate athletic conferences in the NCAA Division I. It consists of eleven full-member schools that are primarily located in Northeast and Midwest metropolitan areas, with its headquarters situated in New York City. Established on August 1st 2013, it offers a wide range of sports including ten men’s teams and twelve women’s teams which have been competing at highest levels since then.

Table of Contents

1. Emeka Okafor

Charlotte Hornets

Emeka Okafor Career

  • 2004–2009: Charlotte Bobcats
  • 2009–2012: New Orleans Hornets
  • 2012–2013: Washington Wizards
  • 2017–2018: Delaware 87ers
  • 2018: New Orleans Pelicans
  • 2019–2020: Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus

Emeka Okafor was originally selected by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2004 NBA draft. He spent four seasons with the team before being traded to New Orleans Hornets in 2009.

Okafor continued his career with the Hornets until 2013, when he signed with Washington Wizards. He played for them for two more seasons before retiring in 2017. Emeka Okafor is a two-time All Star and recipient of two MVP Awards during his professional basketball career.

His impressive stats include averaging 18 points and 11 rebounds per game over his 17-year career. Emeka Okafor has also philanthropically supported various organizations throughout his life, most notably Habitat for Humanity where he has built homes several times himself.

Okafor was a two-time NCAA champion with the Georgetown Hoyas and an All-American honoree. Okafor was drafted No. 2 by Washington in the 2005 NBA Draft, but had a lackluster rookie season due to injury. 

Okafor's breakout year came in 2007–08 when he averaged 17 points, 11 rebounds and one block per game while helping lead Washington to the Eastern Conference Finals before falling to Orlando Magic in six games.

After another strong campaign (16 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks) in 2008–09, Okafor signed with New Orleans as a free agent for the 2009–10 season where he helped them reach the 2010 playoffs before being swept by Miami Heat in four games.

2. Adama Sanogo

Adama Sanogo Career

  • High school: , Our Savior New American, (Centereach, New York), The Patrick School, (Hillside, New Jersey)
  • College: UConn (2020–present)
  • First-team All-Big East (2022), Big East All-Freshman Team (2021)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Mali, FIBA Under-16 African Championship, : 2017 Mauritius: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Mali
  • FIBA Under-16 African Championship

Adama Sanogo is a 20-year-old power forward and center for the UConn Huskies. Born in Bamako, Mali, Sanogo played high school basketball at Our Savior New American in Centereach, New York before transferring to The Patrick School.

At 6' 9" and 240 pounds, Adama possesses impressive size for a power forward/center position. He has shown flashes of brilliance during his collegiate career thus far with averages of 10 points and 5 rebounds per game so far this season with UConn.

Despite being relatively young (20 years old), there is no doubt that Sanogo has plenty of potential and can develop into an elite player in the NBA if he continues to improve his skillset on both ends of the court Adama Sanogo attended College at UConn.

He has played for Mali in international play and was a part of the team that won the 2017 African Championship. Adama is a forward and stands at 6-foot-5 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds. 

As an undergraduate, Adama averaged 13 points per game while shooting 47% from the field and 36% from three-point range over his career with the Huskies.

3. Richard Hamilton

Detroit Pistons

Richard Hamilton Career

  • 1999–2002: Washington Wizards
  • 2002–2011: Detroit Pistons
  • 2011–2013: Chicago Bulls

Hamilton was a standout high school player and attended UConn. He played for the Washington Wizards from 1999 to 2013, averaging 17 points and five assists per game over that time.

After finishing his career with the Detroit Pistons, Hamilton has continued to work as an analyst for NBA TV. Hamilton was a 3 time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship in 2004.

He played for the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls before retiring in 2013. Hamilton led his teams to multiple championships, including NCAA titles in 1999 and 2000, plus Big East Player of the Year honors both years.

He is also a two-time McDonald's All-American as well as Second Team Parade All American and holds several other accolades from his playing days such as Naismith College Player of the Year (1996).

4. Donyell Marshall

Donyell Marshall Career

  • 1994–1995: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • 1995–2000: Golden State Warriors
  • 2000–2002: Utah Jazz
  • 2002–2003: Chicago Bulls
  • 2003–2005: Toronto Raptors
  • 2005–2008: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2008: Seattle SuperSonics
  • 2008–2009: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2010–2011: George Washington (assistant)
  • 2011–2013: Maine Red Claws (assistant)
  • 2013–2015: Rider (assistant)
  • 2015–2016: Buffalo (assistant)
  • 2016–2021: Central Connecticut
  • 2021–present: Greensboro Swarm (assistant)

Donyell Marshall was a successful NBA player from 1994 to 2009. He played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Washington Wizards. He is now an assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League.

Donyell Marshall stands 6'9", weighs 245 pounds, and played as a power forward or small forward in the NBA. Donyell Marshall was a standout player for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1994-1995 to 2000-2001. 

After leaving the NBA, Donyell coached at George Washington University in 2011 and then spent two seasons with the Maine Red Claws of the D-League before landing his current assistant coaching position with Central Connecticut in 2016.

In 2021, he will take over as head coach of the Greensboro Swarm where he is expected to lead them back to prominence in both Division I men's basketball and NCAA tournament appearances.

5. Terry Dehere

Terry Dehere Career

  • High school: St. Anthony, (Jersey City, New Jersey)
  • College: Seton Hall (1989–1993)
  • NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
  • Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
  • Playing career: 1993–2002
  • Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
  • Number: 24
  • 1993–1997: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 1997–1999: Sacramento Kings
  • 1999: Vancouver Grizzlies
  • 1999–2000: Alba Berlin
  • 2002: North Charleston Lowgators
  • Consensus second-team All-American (1993), Big East Player of the Year (1993), 3× First-team All-Big East (1991–1993), No. 24 retired by Seton Hall Pirates
  • Points: 3,235 (8.0 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 588 (1.5 rpg)
  • Assists: 1,034 (2.6 apg)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Pan American Games, : 1991 Havana: Team competition, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 1990 Montevideo: Team competition
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • Pan American Games
  • : 1991 Havana: Team competition
  • FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • : 1990 Montevideo: Team competition

Terry Dehere was a successful Point Guard and Shooting Guard in the NBA. He started his career with the Los Angeles Clippers and played for them until 2002.

After leaving the Clippers, he played for Sacramento Kings for two years before retiring from professional basketball. Terry Dehere is currently an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic of the NBA D-League.

Where he helped lead them to their first division title as an assistant coach in 2017/2018 season Terry Dehere was a two-time consensus second-team All-American at Seton Hall before being drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the first round of the 1999 NBA Draft.

In his rookie season with the Grizzlies, Terry averaged 8.0 points and 1.5 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from the field and 33% from three point territory. 

Terry played for Alba Berlin (2002) and North Charleston Lowgators (2003–2004) before retiring after playing just 41 games due to injury in 2004/2005 season with Toronto Raptors.

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6. Troy Bell

Troy Bell Career

  • High school: Academy of Holy Angels, (Richfield, Minnesota)
  • College: Boston College (1999–2003)
  • NBA draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
  • Selected by the Boston Celtics
  • Playing career: 2003–2016
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 3
  • 2003–2004: Memphis Grizzlies
  • 2004: Real Madrid
  • 2005–2006: Skyliners Frankfurt
  • 2006: Albuquerque Thunderbirds
  • 2006–2007: Austin Toros
  • 2007–2008: Angelico Biella
  • 2008: Fastweb Casale Monferrato
  • 2008–2010: Gruppo Triboldi Basket
  • 2010–2011: Entente Orléanaise
  • 2011: Trenkwalder Reggio Emilia
  • 2012: Pallacanestro Sant'Antimo
  • 2012–2013: Sigma Barcellona
  • 2013–2014: Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia
  • 2015: Akhisar Belediyespor
  • 2015–2016: San Lorenzo
  • 2× Consensus second-team All-American (2001, 2003), 2× Big East Player of the Year (2001, 2003), 3× First-team All-Big East (2001–2003)
  • Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 2001 Saitama: Team competition
  • Men’s basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA U21 World Championship
  • : 2001 Saitama: Team competition

Troy Bell was a standout high school player and helped lead Academy of Holy Angels to two state championships. In 2003, the Boston Celtics drafted Bell with the 16th overall pick in the NBA draft.

He spent four seasons with Memphis Grizzlies before joining Real Madrid for two years. Bell then played for Skyliners Frankfurt until he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016. 

Troy is currently a free agent and is considered one of the best point guards in the league today Troy Bell is a professional basketball player who has spent the majority of his career playing in Europe.

Troy Bell was born on December 7, 1978, in Santa Clara, California. Troy Bell played collegiately at Santa Clara University and then moved to Europe to play professionally. 

In 2001, he won both the Big East Player of the Year award and the Consensus second-team All-American accolade as a sophomore at Syracuse University. 

He then transferred to Arizona State where he finished his college career with averages of 18 points and 5 rebounds per game over three seasons (2002–2004).

After going undrafted out of college, Troy Bell signed with Italian side Biella for two years before moving to Casale Monferrato in Italy for another two years (2008–2010). 

He then had a short stint with Spanish club Triboldi Basket before returning home to sign with Reggio Emilia for one year (2011). On July 1st 2014, Troy Bell signed with Turkish side Akhisar Belediyespor which marked his return back home after five years abroad.

7. Patrick Ewing

New York Knicks

Patrick Ewing Career

  • 11× NBA All-Star (1986, 1988–1997)
  • All-NBA First Team (1990)
  • 6× All-NBA Second Team (1988, 1989, 1991–1993, 1997)
  • 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1988, 1989, 1992)
  • NBA Rookie of the Year (1986)
  • NBA All-Rookie Team (1986)
  • NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
  • No. 33 retired by New York Knicks
  • NCAA champion (1984)
  • NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1984)
  • National college player of the year (1985)
  • 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1983–1985)
  • 2× Big East Player of the Year (1984, 1985)
  • 4× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1982–1985)
  • 3× First-team All-Big East (1983–1985)
  • Second-team All-Big East (1982)
  • National high school player of the year (1981)
  • McDonald's All-American (1981)
  • 2× First-team Parade All-American (1980, 1981)

Patrick Ewing was one of the most decorated players in NBA history, winning numerous awards and accolades including five MVP Awards, three scoring titles, two Rookie of the Year Awards and two All-Star Games.

He played for the New York Knicks from 1985 to 2002 before joining the Houston Rockets following his retirement as a player. 

After coaching at Georgetown University (2005–2007), he returned to coach with the Knicks in 2008 but left again after just one season due to differences with team management.

In May 2018, he was appointed head coach of Georgetown Hoyas, his alma mater and current conference rivals who play in Big East Conference USA Division I. 

Patrick Ewing is married to Donna Smith and they have four children – daughters Kiari Kendrell Ewing (born 1996) and Aneka Elizabeth Ewing (born 2000), son Kiari Mitchell Jr., born 2004) and son Mychelle Gabrielle Faye Ewing (born 2006).

Patrick Ewing is one of the most successful and decorated players in NBA history. He was an 11-time All-Star, 6-time All-NBA First Team selection, 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team honoree and Rookie of the Year winner. 

A 7' 1" center, Patrick Ewing made his debut with the New York Knicks in 1985 and spent 15 seasons with them before joining Seattle SuperSonics for the 2000–2001 season. 

After spending two years with Orlando Magic, Ewing joined Houston Rockets as an assistant coach under Rick Adelman from 2003 to 2007 before becoming head coach of Georgetown Hoyas from 2012 to 2017.

In 2017–2018 he led Georgetown to their first ever NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship appearance while also being named 2018 Naismith College Coach of the Year recipient after leading a squad that averaged 80 points per game en route to capturing 34 victories overall (an unprecedented feat). 

Now entering his 20th year coaching career, Patrick Ewing continues to make a significant impact on both individual players and collegiate programs alike - proving himself as one of basketball's all-time greats.

8. Chris Mullin

Golden State Warriors

Chris Mullin Career

  • 1985–1997: Golden State Warriors
  • 1997–2000: Indiana Pacers
  • 2000–2001: Golden State Warriors

Mullin was a highly productive player in the NBA, appearing in over 1,000 games and scoring more than 16,000 points. He attended both Xaverian College and St.

John's University before being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 1985. Mullin enjoyed a successful playing career with the Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and Houston Rockets - winning three championships along the way.

After retiring from professional basketball in 2001, Mullin began working as an analyst for ESPN TV coverage of major sporting events. Mullin is a five-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA Second Team selection. Mullin was named the John R.

Wooden Award winner as the best player in college basketball in 1985. In 1992, he was voted to the all-star team for his performance with Golden State that year. 

He also won USBWA Player of the Year honors from 1985 to 1987 and UPI College Player of the Year accolades from 1984 to 1986.

9. Walter Berry

St John's Red Storm men's basketball

Walter Berry Career

  • High school: Benjamin Franklin, (New York City, New York)
  • College: , San Jacinto (1983–1984), St. John's (1984–1986)
  • NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
  • Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Playing career: 1986–2002
  • Position: Power forward
  • Number: 21, 6, 15, 14, 12, 9, 8
  • 1986: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 1986–1988: San Antonio Spurs
  • 1988: New Jersey Nets
  • 1988: Houston Rockets
  • 1989–1990: Basket Napoli
  • 1990–1991: Atlético Madrid Villalba
  • 1991: Aris
  • 1992: Basket Napoli
  • 1992–1993: Olympiacos
  • 1993–1994: PAOK
  • 1994–1995: Iraklis
  • 1995–1996: Olympiacos
  • 1997: Aris
  • 1997–1998: Polti Cantù
  • 1998–1999: PAOK
  • 1999–2000: Union Olimpija
  • 2000: Makedonikos
  • 2000–2001: Aurora Basket Jesi
  • 2001–2002: Panteras de Miranda
  • FIBA Saporta Cup Top Scorer (1995), FIBA Korać Cup champion (1994), Spanish League Top Scorer (1991), 2× Greek League champion (1993, 1996), Greek Cup winner (1999), Greek League Top Scorer (1995), Greek Cup MVP (1999), John R. Wooden Award (1986), Oscar Robertson Trophy (1986), NABC Player of the Year (1986), AP Player of the Year (1986), UPI Player of the Year (1986), Adolph Rupp Trophy (1986), Sporting News Player of the Year (1986), Consensus first-team All-American (1986), Big East Player of the Year (1986), First-team All-Big East (1986), Second-team All-Big East (1985)
  • Points: 2,882
  • Rebounds: 971
  • Assists: 292
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U19 World Cup, : 1983 Palma de Mallorca: Under-19
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA U19 World Cup
  • : 1983 Palma de Mallorca: Under-19

Walter Berry was a power forward in the NBA for fourteen seasons. He played for the Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers, among other teams. Berry is best known for his time with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he won two championships in 2001 and 2002.

Berry also competed in three Olympic Games (1996, 2000, 2004) as a member of Team USA basketball team. 

After leaving the NBA, Berry started a coaching career with several teams including the Detroit Pistons and New Orleans Pelicans before becoming head coach of Oregon State University from 2016 to 2018 .

In 2019 , Berry became an assistant coach at Duke University under Mike Krzyzewski. Walter Berry was born on May 14th 1964 in New York City to parents who were both educators Berry was drafted in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. 

He played for six different teams during his 13-year career, including the San Antonio Spurs, New Jersey Nets, Houston Rockets and Basket Napoli.

Berry is best known for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers where he won two titles (1986 and 1988) and made four All-Star appearances. 

After retiring from playing basketball, Berry became a color commentator on broadcasts of NBA games as well as an analyst on ESPN's coverage of European basketball leagues such as FIBA EuroLeague and Liga ACB.

Also Played For: st. john's university

10. Kerry Kittles

Kerry Kittles Career

  • High school: St. Augustine, (New Orleans, Louisiana)
  • College: Villanova (1992–1996)
  • NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
  • Selected by the New Jersey Nets
  • Playing career: 1996–2005
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • Number: 30
  • Coaching career: 2016–2018
  • As player:, NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1997), Consensus first-team All-American (1996), Consensus second-team All-American (1995), Big East Player of the Year (1995), 3× First-team All-Big East (1994–1996), 2× Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (1995, 1996), No. 30 retired by Villanova Wildcats, , As assistant coach:, , Ivy League tournament winner (2017)
  • Points: 7,165 (14.1 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 1,983 (3.9 rpg)
  • Assists: 1,295 (2.6 apg)
  • Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1995 Fukuoka: Team competition
  • Men's Basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • Summer Universiade
  • : 1995 Fukuoka: Team competition

Kittles was a shooting guard who played in the NBA from 1996 to 2005. Kittles is best known for his time with the New Jersey Nets, where he won two championships (in 2001 and 2003).

After leaving the Nets, Kittles had brief stints with the LA Clippers and Sacramento Kings before retiring in 2006. In 2016, Kittles became an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets' G-League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.

He left this position after one season due to personal reasons but has since resumed coaching duties at his alma mater Villanova University as an assistant under Jay Wright As of 2018.

Kerry Kittles continues to work as an assistant coach for both Villanova and their Development League squad The Baynets Kittles played for Princeton and was an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers prior to joining Villanova's staff.

Kittles is a three-time first-team All-Big East player and two-time Geasey trophy winner at Villanova. He holds career averages of 14.1 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in 7,165 minutes over 17 seasons in the NBA. 

Kittles has been known as one of the most versatile players in league history due to his ability to score inside and out on both offense and defense.

11. Reggie Williams

Reggie Williams Career

  • High school: Paul Laurence Dunbar, (Baltimore, Maryland)
  • College: Georgetown (1983–1987)
  • NBA draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
  • Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
  • Playing career: 1987–1997
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • Number: 34, 2, 7
  • 1987–1989: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 1989–1990: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 1990: San Antonio Spurs
  • 1991–1996: Denver Nuggets
  • 1996: Indiana Pacers
  • 1996–1997: New Jersey Nets
  • NCAA champion (1984), Consensus first-team All-American (1987), Big East Player of the Year (1987), 2× First-team All-Big East (1986, 1987), Mr. Basketball USA (1983), McDonald's All-American (1983), First-team Parade All-American (1983)
  • Points: 7,508 (12.5 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 2,393 (4.0 rpg)
  • Assists: 1,402 (2.5 apg)

Reggie Williams was born on March 5, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended high school at Paul Laurence Dunbar and went on to play college basketball for Georgetown.

In 1987, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the fourth overall pick and played professionally for them until 1997. During his time in the NBA, Reggie averaged 17 points per game over his career.

He retired from professional basketball in 1997 and now coaches youth players in Baltimore alongside his wife Jaimie King-Williams who also played professionally as a point guard. Reggie Williams is a former NBA player who played for the Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, and New Jersey Nets.

Reggie was an excellent all-around player in his career, averaging 12.5 points per game and 4 rebounds per contest. He won two consecutive Big East Player of the Year Awards (1986, 1987) and was also named Mr. Basketball USA in 1983. 

After playing college ball at Virginia Tech, Williams went on to have a successful professional career with stints with the Nuggets, Pacers and Nets over six seasons total.

12. Doug McDermott

San Antonio Spurs

Doug McDermott Career

  • High school: Ames (Ames, Iowa)
  • College: Creighton (2010–2014)
  • NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
  • Selected by the Denver Nuggets
  • Playing career: 2014–present
  • 2014–2017: Chicago Bulls
  • 2017: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 2017–2018: New York Knicks
  • 2018: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2018–2021: Indiana Pacers
  • 2021–present: San Antonio Spurs
  • National college player of the year (2014), 3× Consensus first-team All-American (2012–2014), 2× Lute Olson Award (2012, 2014), 2× MVC Player of the Year (2012, 2013), Big East Player of the Year (2014), 3× First-team All-MVC (2011–2013), First-team All-Big East (2014), 2× MVC tournament MVP (2012, 2013), NCAA season scoring leader (2014)

McDermott was drafted 11th overall by the Denver Nuggets in 2014. He played for the Chicago Bulls from 2014 to 2017. McDermott is a small forward who can shoot threes and score around the rim.

McDermott has had success with the Chicago Bulls, winning an NBA championship in 2016. Doug McDermott is a talented scorer and passer who has spent his entire career with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

McDermott was named National College Player of the Year in 2014, and he went on to win three Consensus First-team All-American Awards during his time at Creighton University. He won two Lute Olson Awards (2012, 2014) as well as being MVC Player of the Year twice (2012, 2013).

In addition to scoring titles in college, Doug also led NCAA Division I in scoring for one season -2014-. McDermott has played for seven different teams throughout his nine year career but is now plying his trade with the San Antonio Spurs.

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13. Kris Dunn

Providence Friars men's basketball

Kris Dunn Career

  • High school: New London, (New London, Connecticut)
  • College: Providence (2012–2016)
  • NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
  • Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2017: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • 2017–2020: Chicago Bulls
  • 2020–2021: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2022: Ontario Clippers
  • 2022: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2022–present: Capital City Go-Go
  • Consensus second-team All-American (2016), 2× Big East Player of the Year (2015, 2016), 2× First-team All-Big East (2015, 2016), 2× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (2015, 2016), McDonald's All-American (2012), First-team Parade All-American (2012)

Dunn was born in New London, Connecticut and attended high school at New London. Dunn played college basketball for Providence, where he averaged 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game as a junior and senior.

The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Dunn with the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, and he has since started his professional career with them. 

Dunn is known for being an excellent shooter from long range (he shot 37% from three-point range last season), as well as his superb passing skills which allow him to facilitate offence for his team mates efficiently Dunn was a consensus second-team All-American in 2016.

He won Big East Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Dunn went to McDonald's All-American game as a freshman before being drafted 8th overall by Minnesota Timberwolves in 2012 NBA Draft. 

His rookie season with Minnesota was not successful but he improved his play during the next two years with Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks, eventually becoming an essential player for their respective teams.

In 2018–19 season, Dunn signed with Capital City Go-Go (an Australian NBL team) where he led them to playoffs appearance; however, they lost against Melbourne United in semi-finals series which ended his stint with capital city gogo after three seasons there.

Also Played For: providence friars men's basketball

14. Billy Owens

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Billy Owens Career

  • High school: Carlisle (Carlisle, Pennsylvania)
  • College: Syracuse (1988–1991)
  • NBA draft 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
  • Selected by the Sacramento Kings
  • Playing career: 1991–2001
  • Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
  • Number: 30, 32, 5
  • 1991–1994: Golden State Warriors
  • 1994–1996: Miami Heat
  • 1996–1998: Sacramento Kings
  • 1999: Seattle SuperSonics
  • 1999–2000: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2000: Golden State Warriors
  • 2000–2001: Detroit Pistons
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1992), Consensus first-team All-American (1991), Third-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1990), Big East Player of the Year (1991), 2× First-team All-Big East (1990, 1991), No. 30 retired by Syracuse Orange, McDonald's All-American Game MVP (1988), First-team Parade All-American (1988), Third-team Parade All-American (1987)
  • Points: 7,026 (11.7 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 4,016 (6.7 rpg)
  • Assists: 1,704 (2.8 apg)
  • Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1989 Mexico City: Team competition, World Championship, : 1990 Buenos Aires: Team competition, Goodwill Games, : 1990 Seattle: Team competition
  • Men's Basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA Americas Championship
  • : 1989 Mexico City: Team competition
  • World Championship
  • : 1990 Buenos Aires: Team competition
  • Goodwill Games
  • : 1990 Seattle: Team competition

Billy Owens was a versatile small forward and shooting guard who played in the NBA for 13 seasons. Owens spent time with the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and Sacramento Kings during his career.

He is best known for his time with the Miami Heat, where he helped lead them to two championships (1998 and 2003). Owens also won an Olympic gold medal as a member of Team USA in 2000. In 2001, he retired from basketball following a season with the Sacramento Kings.

Since retiring from basketball, Billy has worked as an analyst on various sport networks across America. In 2014, he published his autobiography entitled "Ageless: A Memoir of Life After Basketball." 

 Billy currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children Billy Owens was a prolific scorer and rebounder in his time with the NBA.

He averaged over 11 points per game and 6 rebounds per contest during his career, which is amazing considering he played for teams that struggled to win games on a consistent basis.

 Despite being an All-American performer at Syracuse, Owens wasn't drafted by any of the major basketball leagues due to concerns about his height. The Kings took a chance on him in 1996 and it paid off as he became one of their most important players over the next few years.

After leaving Sacramento in 1998, Owens had some success playing for Seattle and Philadelphia before joining Golden State in 2000 where he won two championships - including one MVP award. 

Owens retired from professional play following the 2003–04 season having played 17 seasons total across all five major North American leagues (NBA, ABA, WCW/NWL).

Also Played For: syracuse orange men's basketball

15. Ed Pinckney

Villanova Wildcats men's basketball

Ed Pinckney Career

  • High school: Adlai E. Stevenson, (The Bronx, New York)
  • College: Villanova (1981–1985)
  • NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
  • Selected by the Phoenix Suns
  • Playing career: 1985–1997
  • Position: Small forward / Power forward
  • Number: 54
  • Coaching career: 2003–present
  • NCAA champion (1985), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1985), Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (1985), 2× First-team All-Big East (1983, 1985), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1981)
  • Points: 5,378 (6.8 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 3,952 (5.0 rpg)
  • Steals: 612 (0.8 spg)
  • Medals, , Representing  United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1983 Caracas: Team competition
  • Representing  United States
  • Men's basketball
  • Pan American Games
  • : 1983 Caracas: Team competition

Ed Pinckney was born in The Bronx, New York on March 27th 1963. He attended high school at Adlai E Stevenson and played college basketball for Villanova before being drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 1985 NBA draft.

Following a successful playing career, Ed went onto coach with the Memphis Grizzlies from 2003 to 2006 before taking over as head coach of the Carolina Panthers from 2007 to present day. 

Known for his infectious personality and ability to get his team fired up, Pinckney has become one of the most respected coaches in NBA history Pinckney was an assistant coach on the Villanova Wildcats team that won the NCAA Championship in 1985.

He also played for the Wildcats, winning a championship as well as being named an All-Big East player twice. Pinckney has worked as an assistant coach with several teams since then, most recently with Minnesota Timberwolves from 2010 to 2015 and Denver Nuggets from 2016 to 2019.

16. Dwayne Washington

Dwayne Washington Career

  • High school: Boys and Girls (Brooklyn, New York)
  • College: Syracuse (1983–1986)
  • NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
  • Selected by the New Jersey Nets
  • Playing career: 1986–1991
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 1, 31
  • 1986–1988: New Jersey Nets
  • 1988–1989: Miami Heat
  • 1989–1990: Rapid City Thrillers
  • 1990–1991: San Jose Jammers
  • Consensus second-team All-American (1985), Second-team All-American – UPI (1986), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1986), 3× First-team All-Big East (1984–1986), No. 31 retired by Syracuse Orange, First-team Parade All-American (1983), Second-team Parade All-American (1982)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 1983 Palma de Mallorca: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA U19 World Championship
  • : 1983 Palma de Mallorca: National team

Dwayne Washington was a point guard in the NBA for over a decade. He played for the New Jersey Nets, Miami Heat, and Sacramento Kings before retiring in 1991.

Dwayne Washington is best known for his time with the Miami Heat, where he won an NBA championship in 1988. After retirement from basketball, Dwayne Washington worked as a broadcaster for TNT and ABC Sports until his death in 2016 at age 52.

Dwayne Washington was a consensus second-team All American in 1985. After being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 16th pick of the 1986 NBA draft, he played for three seasons with them before joining the Boston Celtics in 1989. 

He spent two more years playing in Boston before moving to Orlando Magic and then Miami Heat where he retired after playing one season each for both teams in 2006.

Washington has won five championships (three with Seattle SuperSonics, one with Orlando Magic and one with Miami Heat) as well as four MVP Awards and ten scoring titles during his illustrious career. 

In 2013, Dwayne was named head coach of Georgetown University's men's basketball team but resigned less than a year later citing personal reasons.

17. Troy Murphy

Golden State Warriors

Troy Murphy Career

  • High school: Delbarton School, (Morristown, New Jersey)
  • College: Notre Dame (1998–2001)
  • NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
  • Selected by the Golden State Warriors
  • Playing career: 2001–2012
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • Number: 1, 3, 7, 30, 14, 6
  • 2001–2007: Golden State Warriors
  • 2007–2010: Indiana Pacers
  • 2010–2011: New Jersey Nets
  • 2011: Boston Celtics
  • 2011–2012: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2012: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2× Consensus first-team All-American (2000, 2001), 2× Big East Player of the Year (2000, 2001), 2× First-team All-Big East (2000, 2001)
  • Points: 7,860 (10.8 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 5,708 (7.8 rpg)
  • Assists: 1,088 (1.5 apg)

Murphy was a power forward and center for the Golden State Warriors from 2001 to 2012. Murphy was drafted 14th overall by the Warriors in the 2001 NBA draft.

Murphy spent his first four seasons with Golden State before being traded to Washington in 2007. Murphy then returned to Golden State after spending two years with Washington, where he won an NBA championship in 2010.

In 2012, Murphy was traded to New Orleans Pelicans but only played one season for them before retiring at age 34 due to injury concerns stemming from knee surgery earlier that year Troy Murphy was a dominant scorer for the Golden State Warriors from 2001-2007.

Troy Murphy won two Consensus First Team All-American Awards, and was an all-conference player twice. After playing for three teams in just over four seasons, Murphy signed with the Indiana Pacers in 2010. 

In his first season with Indiana, he led the team to their first playoff appearance since 2006 and helped them reach their second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals where they were beaten by Miami Heat 4 games to 1.

The following year saw Troy join forces with Paul George as part of what would be known as one of the most successful duos in NBA history; together they led Indiana to back-to-back championships, becoming just the fourth team ever (after Celtics/Lakers [1957–1959].

Bulls/Kareem [1985–1992], and Lakers/Shaq [2000]) to win titles in their respective inaugural seasons as teammates alongside another player(s). 

At 34 years old, Troy finished his career having played 816 regular season games (all but 2 starting), averaging 13 points on 44% shooting from downtown – numbers that are testament to how effective he was both offensively and defensively throughout his 14 year pro career.

18. Sleepy Floyd

Sleepy Floyd Career

  • High school: Hunter Huss, (Gastonia, North Carolina)
  • College: Georgetown (1978–1982)
  • NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
  • Selected by the New Jersey Nets
  • Playing career: 1982–1995
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 21, 11, 12
  • 1982–1983: New Jersey Nets
  • 1983–1987: Golden State Warriors
  • 1987–1993: Houston Rockets
  • 1993–1994: San Antonio Spurs
  • 1994–1995: New Jersey Nets
  • NBA All-Star (1987), Consensus first-team All-American (1982), Second-team All-American – AP (1981), 2× First-team All-Big East (1981, 1982), Second-team All-Big East (1980)
  • Points: 12,260 (12.8 ppg)
  • Assists: 5,175 (5.4 apg)
  • Steals: 1,120 (1.2 spg)
  • Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 1979 Salvador: National team
  • Men’s basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA U19 World Championship
  • : 1979 Salvador: National team

Sleepy Floyd was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on March 6, 1960. Sleepy played college basketball at Georgetown before being drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 1982 NBA draft.

In his 14-year career he averaged 15.7 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds per game. After retiring from playing professionally in 1995, Sleepy served as a commentator for ESPN's coverage of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament until 2007. 

When he joined Turner Sports as an analyst for their Inside The NBA series and also covered several other sporting events including Wimbledon tennis tournaments and Formula One racing championships for motorsports broadcaster TSN/RDS Canada through to 2018 .

On February 24th 2019, it was announced that Floyd would join CBS Sports as an Analyst for their NCAA Men’s College Basketball coverage starting with the 2019 National Championship Game.

19. Colby Jones

Career

  • High school: , Pinson Valley, (Pinson, Alabama), Mountain Brook, (Mountain Brook, Alabama)
  • College: Xavier (2020–present)
  • NIT champion (2022), NIT MVP (2022), Big East All-Freshman Team (2021)

Colby Jones is a versatile shooting guard for Xavier. He can play both the 2 and 3 positions, which gives him plenty of options on offense. Colby was highly recruited out of high school and chose Xavier over many other top programs.

He has displayed great potential in his freshman season and looks to continue growing as a player. Colby is known for his strong outside shot, which he uses to create space for himself or others on the court. His ability to score efficiently makes him an important part of Xavier's offensive scheme.

In addition to scoring points, Colby also likes to get involved in the defensive end of the floor by blocking shots or retrieving loose balls off the ground. As one of only two freshmen starters at Xavier this year, it will be interesting to see how much more growth Colby produces during his sophomore campaign.

Also Played For: xavier musketeers

20. Scottie Reynolds

Champagne Basket

Scottie Reynolds Career

  • High school: Herndon (Herndon, Virginia)
  • College: Villanova (2006–2010)
  • NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2010–present
  • 2010: Prima Veroli
  • 2010–2011: Springfield Armor
  • 2011: Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
  • 2012: Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi
  • 2012–2013: New Basket Brindisi
  • 2013: ČEZ Nymburk
  • 2013–2014: Hapoel Holon
  • 2014–2015: Krasnye Krylia
  • 2015: Beşiktaş
  • 2015–2016: Enel Brindisi
  • 2016: Hapoel Holon
  • 2016–2017: Cibona
  • 2017–2018: Zenit Saint Petersburg
  • 2018: Petrol Olimpija
  • 2019: Hapoel Holon
  • 2019: Larisa
  • 2019–2020: SIG Strasbourg
  • 2020–2021: Cibona
  • 2021–2022: Champagne Châlons-Reims
  • 2022–present: Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski
  • Adriatic League assists leader (2017), Consensus first-team All-American (2010), First-team All-Big East (2010), 2× Second-team All-Big East (2007, 2008), Robert V. Geasey Trophy (2010), Big East Rookie of the Year (2007), Big East All-Rookie Team (2007), McDonald's All-American (2006), Third-team Parade All-American (2006)

Scottie Reynolds was born in 1987 and played college basketball at Villanova. After two seasons with Italian team Primavera, Reynolds joined the NBA's Springfield Armor for the 2010–11 season.

In November 2011, Reynolds signed a three-year deal with Lithuanian club Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius; he made his debut for them on January 7th 2012 in a game against BK Traktor Siauliai. On July 11th 2013, Reynolds signed a one-year contract extension with Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius until 2016.

He has also played for Atlético Madrid of Spain’s Liga ACB since 2014 where he led them to their first ever playoff appearance as captain of the team that year averaging 16 points per game. 

While shooting 47% from 3 point range and 84% from the free throw line en route to being named MVP of Euroleague 2015 Final Four tournament (29pts 9reb 4ast).

At 37 years old Scottie is still playing some great basketball and is looking forward to another successful season in 2017/2018 with his current club Kaunas Vytautas which finished second during the regular season but lost 1-0 during playoffs against.

Olympiacos Piraeus missing out on Champions League spot due to Basketball Super League rules stating 18 teams can compete in this competition instead of 15 like domestic leagues allowing only 17 clubs participation over two rounds robin stage followed by knockout stage.

21. Collin Gillespie

Villanova Wildcats men's basketball

Collin Gillespie Career

  • High school: Archbishop Wood Catholic, (Warminster, Pennsylvania)
  • College: Villanova (2017–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Denver Nuggets
  • 2022–present: →Grand Rapids Gold
  • NCAA champion (2018), 2× Third-team All-American – USBWA, NABC (2021, 2022), Third-team All-American – AP, SN (2022), Bob Cousy Award (2022), 2× Big East Player of the Year (2021, 2022), 2× First-team All-Big East (2021, 2022), Second-team All-Big East (2020), 2× Robert V. Geasey Trophy (2021, 2022), Big East tournament MVP (2022)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Pan American Games, : 2019 Lima: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • Pan American Games
  • : 2019 Lima: Team

Gillespie was a two-time All-American at Villanova, and is widely considered one of the best point guards in college basketball history. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 22nd round of the NBA Draft in 2022, but did not play for them during his rookie season.

Gillespie signed with Grand Rapids Gold as a free agent in February 2023, and has played there ever since. Collin Gillespie was a four-year starter for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and he helped lead his team to two Big East championships. 

He was named Second Team All American in both 2021 and 2022, and won the Bob Cousy Award in 2022.

Collin is also a two-time Big East Player of the Year and an Olympian, having played on Team USA's gold medal-winning squad at the FIBA World Cup in Spain last year. After graduating from Rutgers with a degree in business administration, Gillespie will now join ESPN as an NBA analyst.

22. Ryan Kalkbrenner

Ryan Kalkbrenner Career

  • High school: Trinity Catholic, (St. Louis, Missouri)
  • College: Creighton (2020–present)
  • Big East Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA Under-19 World Cup
  • : 2021 Latvia: Team

Ryan Kalkbrenner is a young American center who played college basketball at Creighton. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the 2016 NBA draft, but he has not yet made an appearance in the league.

In his limited time playing professional basketball, Ryan has shown flashes of brilliance and potential that have caught many people's attention. His long arms and good size give him a lot of potential as a rebounder and defender, which will be essential if he wants to make it as an NHL player one day.

As with any young player, there are still areas where Ryan needs to improve before he can truly take on a leading role in any team - but this doesn't detract from his overall talent or ability so far. 

Ryan Kalkbrenner is a 2020 graduate of Creighton University, where he played for the Bluejays men's basketball team from 2018-2020.

In his three seasons at Creighton, Kalkbrenner was an All-Big East performer and won Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. 

After leaving Creighton, Kalkbrenner signed with BC Khimki of the Russian Superleague but did not play due to injury. On December 21st, 2024 Ryan married his longtime girlfriend Krissy McClelland in Omaha Nebraska.

23. Ryan Nembhard

Ryan Nembhard Career

  • High school: Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
  • College: Creighton (2021–present)
  • Big East Freshman of the Year (2021)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2019 Brazil: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Canada
  • FIBA Under-19 World Cup
  • : 2021 Latvia: Team
  • FIBA Americas U16 Championship
  • : 2019 Brazil: Team

Nembhard is a Canadian point guard who played college basketball at Creighton. Nembhard was one of the top players in his high school class and went on to play for Montverde Academy, where he earned First-Team All-America honours in both 2018 and 2019.

Nembhard has been an important part of Creighton's success over the past two seasons, averaging 16 points per game as a junior and 19 points per game as a senior. Nembhart will likely be drafted into the NBA next season and could have a long career if he continues to develop at this rate.

Nembhard is a versatile forward who can play both inside and out. He has an impressive scoring record, averaging 17 points per game as a freshman in the Big East. Nembhard was also named to Canada's Under-19 World Cup squad this summer, where he helped lead them to a bronze medal finish. 

The Georgetown product will have another chance to showcase his skills at next year’s NCAA Tournament after being picked by Villanova in the first round of last month’s draft.

24. Sherman Douglas

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Sherman Douglas Career

  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1990)
  • Consensus second-team All-American (1989)
  • Second-team All-American – UPI (1988)
  • Third-team All-American – AP (1988)
  • 3× First-team All-Big East (1987–1989)
  • No. 20 retired by Syracuse Orange

Sherman Douglas was born in Washington D.C., on September 15, 1966. He attended high school at Spingarn where he starred as a point guard and led the team to glory in the 1983-84 season.

After graduating from high school, Sherman went on to play college basketball for Syracuse University before being drafted by the Miami Heat in 1989. 

Sherman played with the Heat until 2001 when he retired due to an injury sustained during his time playing for Milwaukee Bucks; after retirement, Sherman became a commentator for NBA games and wrote books about his life and basketball career.

Sherman Douglas was born in Los Angeles, California on October 8th of 1966. Sherman first stepped onto an NBA court as a member of the New Jersey Nets during the 1997-1998 season. 

He would go on to play for three different teams over the course of his career – most notably with the LA Clippers and New Jersey Nets – amassing 5,944 assists along the way. 

Aside from his stellar play on the court, Sherman is also well known for his humanitarian work both in America and abroad through organizations such as "The Dream Corps".

Sherman retired following the 2009-2010 season having played in 943 games and accumulated 19,611 points (10th all-time).

25. Ángel Delgado

Beijing Royal Fighters

Ángel Delgado Career

  • High school: The Patrick School, (Elizabeth, New Jersey)
  • College: Seton Hall (2014–2018)
  • NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2018–present
  • 2018–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 2018–2019: →Agua Caliente Clippers
  • 2019–2020: Hapoel Holon
  • 2020: Sioux Falls Skyforce
  • 2020–2021: Movistar Estudiantes
  • 2021–2022: Bilbao Basket
  • 2022–present: Pınar Karşıyaka
  • First-team All-NBA G League (2019), NBA G League Rookie of the Year (2019), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (2018), 2× AP Honorable Mention All-American (2017, 2018), First-team All-Big East (2017), Second-team All-Big East (2018), NCAA season rebounding leader (2017), Big East Rookie of the Year (2015), Big East All-Rookie Team (2015), Haggerty Award (2017)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Dominican Republic, Centrobasket, : 2016 Panama: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  Dominican Republic
  • Centrobasket
  • : 2016 Panama: National team

Delgado is a center for the Los Angeles Clippers. He attended Seton Hall and played for the team from 2014 to 2018. Delgado was drafted in the 2018 NBA Draft but did not sign with an NBA team, instead playing overseas for two seasons before returning to play in 2019 with the Clippers.

Delgado has experience playing both on and off of the court, having spent time in Spain and Australia during his professional career thus far. His size, skillset, and international experience make him a valuable player on any roster he joins next season or later on down.

The road Delgado was an all-around contributor for Pınar Karşıyaka in the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) over the last two seasons.

The 23-year old had a standout year with Bilbao Basket in 2018–19, earning All-NBA G League First Team honors and being named Rookie of the Year by both AP and Sporting News. In 2017–18, Delgado led Big East freshmen in scoring (15.4 ppg), rebounds (8.6 rpg), assists (1.9 apg) and blocks (.5 bpg). 

He also garnered second-team All-Big East accolades as a sophomore after averaging 17 points on 58% shooting from the field, 11 boards and 3 dimes per contest while anchoring Syracuse's defense to a third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance under Jim Boeheim.

26. Dan Callandrillo

Career

  • High school: North Bergen, (North Bergen, New Jersey)
  • College: Seton Hall (1978–1982)
  • NBA draft 1982 / Round: 8 / Pick: 176th overall
  • Selected by the Houston Rockets
  • Playing career: 1982–?
  • Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
  • 1982–1983: Rochester Zeniths
  • 1983–1984: Bracknell Pirates
  • 1984–1985: Solent Stars
  • Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1982), Big East Player of the Year (1982), First-team All-Big East (1982), 2× Second-team All-Big East (1980, 1981), Haggerty Award (1982)

Dan Callandrillo was born on February 2, 1959 in North Bergen, New Jersey. He played college basketball at Seton Hall and was drafted by the Houston Rockets in 1982.

His NBA career lasted until 1987 when he retired after playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Seattle SuperSonics. 

After his retirement from the NBA, Dan became a coach with various teams including the Italian League's Montepaschi Siena and German League's Brose Baskets Bamberg where he currently coaches as of 2017-2018 season.

In 2013, Dan published his autobiography called "Reborn: My Journey Back to Basketball." As of 2018, Dan lives in Palermo with his wife Dottoressa Patrizia Novelli Callandrillo and their three children - Lorenzo (born 1993), Sofia (born 1996) and Michelangelo (born 2000).

27. Myles Powell

Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball

Myles Powell Career

  • High school: , Trenton Catholic Academy, (Trenton, New Jersey), South Kent School, (South Kent, Connecticut)
  • College: Seton Hall (2016–2020)
  • NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2021–present
  • 2021: Westchester Knicks
  • 2021–2022: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2021–2022: →Delaware Blue Coats
  • 2022–present: Bay Area Dragons
  • Consensus first-team All-American (2020), Jerry West Award (2020), Big East Player of the Year (2020), 2× First-team All-Big East (2019, 2020), Big East Most Improved Player (2018), 2× Haggerty Award (2019, 2020)
  • Medals, , Representing the  United States, Pan American Games, : 2019 Lima: National team
  • Representing the  United States
  • Pan American Games
  • : 2019 Lima: National team

Myles Powell is a 25-year-old point guard and shooting guard who played college basketball for Seton Hall. Powell was born in Trenton, New Jersey, on July 7th, 1997.

He attended both Trenton Catholic Academy and South Kent School before playing his final two years of college ball at Seton Hall. In his three seasons with the Pirates, he averaged 10 points per game while shooting 38% from 3-point range over 132 total contests.

Despite being undrafted out of college, Powell has received interest from several NBA teams including the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. 

As a member of the East Asia Super League's Bay Area Dragons this season, he is averaging 19 points (second highest on the team) and 4 assists per game through 26 appearances so far this year..

Myles Powell is a versatile and athletic big man who has been on some very good teams in his career. He was consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore at Duke and helped the Blue Devils reach the Elite Eight. 

After turning pro, he had an immediate impact with Westchester, averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game in his debut season.

Powell then joined Philadelphia as part of their rebuilding project but still managed to average 16 points and eight boards over two seasons there before joining Delaware this year. 

At just 22 years old, Myles Powell has already carved out quite a successful NBA career despite being relatively new to the game. Look for him to continue improving moving forward.

28. Sandro Mamukelashvili

Milwaukee Bucks

Sandro Mamukelashvili Career

  • High school: Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
  • College: Seton Hall (2017–2021)
  • NBA draft 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54th overall
  • Selected by the Indiana Pacers
  • Playing career: 2021–present
  • 2021–present: Milwaukee Bucks
  • 2021–present: →Wisconsin Herd
  • Big East co-Player of the Year (2021), First-team All-Big East (2021), Haggerty Award (2021)

Mamukelashvili was born on May 23, 1999 in New York City. He is a power forward and center for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Mamukelashvili played high school basketball at Montverde Academy in Florida before being drafted by the Bucks in 2018.

Mamukelashvili has represented Georgia internationally at various youth levels, most notably at the 2017 FIBA U19 World Cup where he averaged 8 points and 5 rebounds per game en route to winning silver medal honors with his countrymen. 

Outside of basketball, Mamukelashvili enjoys spending time with his family and friends and playing music both instrumentally and vocally Sandro Mamukelashvili was born on December 24th, 1997 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

He played high school basketball for IMG Academy and helped lead the team to a National Championship in 2017 as a freshman. Mamukelashvili then attended Seton Hall where he averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds per game this past season with the Pirates. 

The 6'9" center is projected to be drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 2nd round of the 2021 NBA Draft and will join their squad next year.

Also Played For: eurobasket, nba summer league

29. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

Villanova Wildcats men's basketball

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Career

  • High school: , Bishop Miege, (Roeland Park, Kansas), IMG Academy, (Bradenton, Florida)
  • College: Villanova (2019–2021)
  • NBA draft 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
  • Selected by the New York Knicks
  • Playing career: 2021–present
  • 2021–present: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 2022: →Oklahoma City Blue
  • Third-team All-American – NABC, SN (2021), Big East co-Player of the Year (2021), First-team All-Big East (2021), Big East Freshman of the Year (2020), Big East All-Freshman Team (2020), McDonald's All-American (2019)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2018 Canada: Team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA Under-19 World Cup
  • : 2019 Greece: Team
  • FIBA Americas U18 Championship
  • : 2018 Canada: Team

Robinson-Earl was born on November 3, 2000 in Kansas City, Missouri. He played high school basketball at Bishop Miege and then attended IMG Academy for one season before joining Villanova as a freshman in 2019–2021.

Robinson-Earl was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2nd round of the 2021 NBA draft and made his debut with them during the 2022–23 season. Robinson-Earl is a 20-year old small forward from Oklahoma City, and was selected by the New York Knicks in the 2019 NBA draft.

He played college basketball for Oklahoma City University (OU), where he won two Big East co-Player of the Year Awards in 2021 and 2020. Robinson-Earl has appeared in over 200 games across three seasons with the Thunder, averaging 5.5 points and 2 rebounds per game. 

In his rookie season, he earned Second Team All-NBA Rookie honors after averaging 14 minutes per game off the bench while ranking fourth on team with 1 steal and 3 blocks.

Also Played For: oklahoma city thunder

30. Julian Champagnie

Philadelphia 76ers

Julian Champagnie Career

  • High school: Bishop Loughlin, (Brooklyn, New York)
  • College: St. John's (2019–2022)
  • NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2022–present: →Delaware Blue Coats
  • 2× First-team All-Big East (2021, 2022), Big East Co-Most Improved Player (2021), Big East All-Freshman Team (2020)

Julian Champagnie is a 21-year old shooting guard who was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA Draft. Julian played college basketball for St.

John's and averaged 10 points per game over his two seasons there. He has also been picked up by teams such as the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, and Portland Trail Blazers during the draft process but has not yet signed with any of them.

Julian is known for his explosive scoring ability from beyond the arc and will be looking to make an impact in the NBA next season Champagnie is a versatile forward who has spent the last two seasons playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Champagnie was highly productive during his time at Delaware, averaging 17 points and eight rebounds per game while shooting 46% from the field.

Champagnie is likely to be drafted in 2022, but he will have an opportunity to make an impact with either the Sixers or Delaware Blue Coats next season.

Also Played For: nba undrafted, undrafted nba

31. Gerry McNamara

Gerry McNamara Career

  • 2002–2006: Syracuse
  • Position(s): Guard
  • 2009–2011: Syracuse (grad mgr.)
  • 2011–present: Syracuse (asst.)

Gerry McNamara is an assistant coach for Syracuse. He played guard at Syracuse from 2002-2006 and graduated in 2009 with a degree in management. 

McNamara began his coaching career as the graduate manager at Syracuse before being promoted to assistant coach in 2011.

McNamara has been involved with various aspects of basketball, including player development and scouting, since he started coaching. His experience as a player gives him valuable insight into how players develop and perform on the court, which he can pass along to his team's members.

Gerry McNamara is highly regarded within the coaching community and is considered one of the top young coaches in America Gerry McNamara began his playing career at Syracuse University. He was a three-time NCAA champion and helped lead the Orange to back-to-back national titles in 2003 and 2004.

McNamara also won the Chip Hilton Player of the Year award in 2006. After leaving SU, he played one season with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel before retiring from professional basketball in 2007. 

In 2013, McNamara was hired as an assistant coach at Syracuse University where he currently remains employed.

32. Caleb Daniels

Caleb Daniels Career

  • High school: St. Augustine, (New Orleans, Louisiana)
  • College: , Tulane (2017–2019), Villanova (2020–present)

Caleb Daniels is a shooting guard for Villanova Wildcats. He was born on May 17, 1999 in the United States of America and he is 23 years old as of 2019.

Caleb played high school basketball at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada where he was twice named an All-American and led his team to two consecutive state championships.

In his freshman year at Villanova, Caleb averaged 10 points per game and 2 assists while starting all 36 games that he appeared in during the season. However, injuries limited him to just 19 appearances (13 starts) as a sophomore due to various ankle issues but still managed to average 7 points per contest along.

With 3 rebounds and 1 assist whilst playing 33 minutes per game overall – enough statistics for him to be nominated for Big East Conference Player of the Year award which went eventually to Mikal Bridges from Villanova University.

As mentioned earlier this year by head coach Jay Wright during their Championship celebration interview after winning their 4th National Championship title together under Wright’s guidance - “Caleb Daniels has been one of my most consistent players over these last two years.

So it seems like not only has Caleb developed into one heck of a shooter & ball handler offensively but defensively too.

33. Markus Howard

Denver Nuggets

Markus Howard Career

  • High school: , Perry, (Gilbert, Arizona), Findlay Prep, (Henderson, Nevada)
  • College: Marquette (2016–2020)
  • NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2020–present
  • 2020–2022: Denver Nuggets
  • 2021–2022: →Grand Rapids Gold
  • 2022–present: Baskonia
  • Consensus first-team All-American (2020), Consensus second-team All-American (2019), NCAA season scoring leader (2020), Big East Player of the Year (2019), Senior CLASS Award (2020), 2× First-team All-Big East (2019, 2020), Second-team All-Big East (2018), Big East All-Freshman Team (2017)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA U17 World Cup, : 2016 Spain: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • FIBA U17 World Cup
  • : 2016 Spain: National team

Markus Howard is a shooting guard who played college basketball for Marquette. He was drafted by the Cazoo Baskonia in 2018 and has since made an impact on their team, averaging 14 points per game.

Markus also competed in the EuroLeague with them this season, where he averaged 12 points and five rebounds per game. Outside of basketball, Markus enjoys surfing and snowboarding, as well as playing video games and spending time with his family.

Markus Howard is a 2020 NBA Draft prospect who played college basketball for the University of Michigan. As a junior in 2020, Howard led the Wolverines to their first NCAA Championship since 1989 and was named an All-American. 

In his two seasons at Michigan, he averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and three assists per game while shooting 50 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point range.

Howard is projected as a late first-round or early second-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft but has also been linked to teams such as Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks.

Also Played For: marquette golden eagles, liga acb

34. Tyrese Martin

UConn Huskies men's basketball

Tyrese Martin Career

  • High school: , William Allen, (Allentown, Pennsylvania), Massanutten Military Academy, (Woodstock, Virginia)
  • College: , Rhode Island (2018–2020), UConn (2020–2022)
  • NBA draft 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
  • Selected by the Golden State Warriors
  • Playing career: 2022–present
  • 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2022: →College Park Skyhawks

Tyrese Martin is a 23-year-old shooting guard from Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was drafted 22nd overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2019 NBA draft. 

Martin played college basketball at William Allen College where he averaged 19 points and five rebounds per game as a junior and 21 points and six rebounds per game as a senior.

In his rookie season with the Hawks, Martin appeared in all 82 games and averaged 5.5 points on 41% shooting from 3-point range while adding 2 assists and 1 steal per contest. 

As a sophomore, Martin missed 12 games due to injury but still managed to average 10 points on 46% shooting from 3-point range along with 4 rebounds and 1 assist in 26 minutes of action per game off the bench for Atlanta.

5 6 7 8 9 Martin was born and raised in Woodstock, Virginia. He attended Massanutten Military Academy where he played for the varsity basketball team. Martin was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the NBA draft in 2022. 

He has played for the Atlanta Hawks since then, appearing in over 200 games during his career so far. Martin is a versatile player who can play both guard positions well and possesses an excellent shooting touch from behind the arc.

His defensive abilities have also been praised by many experts, making him one of the most consistent players on his teams throughout his career to date.

35. Malik Sealy

Los Angeles Clippers

Malik Sealy Career

  • High school: Tolentine (Bronx, New York)
  • College: St. John's (1988–1992)
  • NBA draft 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
  • Selected by the Indiana Pacers
  • Playing career: 1992–2000
  • Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
  • Number: 21, 14, 2
  • 1992–1994: Indiana Pacers
  • 1994–1997: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 1997–1998: Detroit Pistons
  • 1998–2000: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • No. 2 retired by Minnesota Timberwolves, Consensus second-team All-American (1992), 2× First-team All-Big East (1991, 1992), 2× Haggerty Award winner (1991, 1992), First-team Parade All-American (1988)
  • Points: 4,955 (10.1 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 1,585 (3.2 rpg)
  • Steals: 518 (1.1 spg)

Malik Sealy was a talented small forward and shooting guard who played in the NBA for several seasons. Sealy died of a heart attack at the age of 30, leaving behind a wife and two young children.

Sealy was born in 1970 in Bronx, New York and attended Tolentine High School before playing college basketball for St John's University from 1988 to 1992. In 1992, Sealy was drafted by the Indiana Pacers as 14th overall and he spent four seasons with them before joining the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1998.

After spending one season with them, Sealy joined the Philadelphia 76ers where he made his only appearance during the 2000 playoffs - losing to eventual champions Miami Heat 4-1 in round 1). 

Sealy died on May 20 2000 after experiencing chest pain while driving home from work Malik Sealy was a consensus second-team All-American in 1992 and won two Haggerty Awards.

After playing for the Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves during his career, he retired in 2000. Malik Sealy is most notably remembered for his outstanding rebounding numbers which led him to be called "theRebs" by fans and teammates alike. 

In 1999, he was selected to play in the NBA All-Star Game but did not participate due to injury; this would be his only selection to an all-star game while playing in the league.

Malik Sealy currently works as a commentator on college basketball games for ESPNU with Jay Bilas.

Also Played For: minnesota timberwolves

36. Isaiah Whitehead

Grand Rapids Gold

Isaiah Whitehead Career

  • High school: Abraham Lincoln, (Brooklyn, New York)
  • College: Seton Hall (2014–2016)
  • NBA draft 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall
  • Selected by the Utah Jazz
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2018: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2017–2018: →Long Island Nets
  • 2018–2019: Lokomotiv Kuban
  • 2019: Grand Rapids Drive
  • 2019: BC Astana
  • 2020–2021: Mornar Bar
  • 2021–2022: Beşiktaş
  • 2022–present: Riesen Ludwigsburg
  • Kazakhstan League champion (2019), AP Honorable Mention All-American (2016), First-team All-Big East (2016), Big East All-Rookie team (2015), Big East tournament MOP (2016), Haggerty Award (2016), McDonald's All-American (2014), First-team Parade All-American (2014), Mr. New York Basketball (2014)

Isaiah Whitehead was born on March 8, 1995 in Brooklyn, New York. He played high school basketball at Abraham Lincoln High School and then attended Seton Hall for two years before being drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 2016 NBA draft.

In his rookie season with the Jazz, Isaiah averaged 5.5 points per game off the bench while shooting 36% from three-point range. Isaiah is known for his explosiveness and athleticism.

Which has led to him averaging 14 rebounds per game over his career so far; he also occasionally contributes offensively with averages of 2 point and 1 rebound per contest.

Isaiah Whitehead was one of the top recruits in the nation and he has quickly made a name for himself with the Brooklyn Nets. Whitehead is an imposing force on both ends of the court, averaging 15 points and seven rebounds per game this season. 

He is also very versatile, being able to score from inside or outside the paint. Whitehead has been a key part of Brooklyn's playoff push so far and looks set to continue his impressive play into next season.

37. Ryan Arcidiacono

New York Knicks

Ryan Arcidiacono Career

  • NCAA champion (2016)
  • NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2016)
  • Big East co-Player of the Year (2015)
  • First-team All-Big East (2015)
  • 2× Second-team All-Big East (2014, 2016)
  • Big East All-Rookie Team (2013)
  • No. 15 jersey retired by Villanova Wildcats

Arcidiacono is a native of Philadelphia and attended Neshaminy High School. He played college basketball for Villanova, where he was named First-Team All Big East in 2016.

Arcidiacono was undrafted but landed with the Chicago Bulls as an undrafted free agent in 2016. In his first season with the Bulls, Arcidiacono averaged 5 points and 2 rebounds per game while shooting 42% from three point range.

The following year, Arcidiacono improved his averages to 10 points and 3 assists per game while shooting 43% from three point range on 4th place team in Eastern Conference standings (Bulls lost series against eventual champion Cleveland Cavaliers).

The Knicks acquired him during the 2019 NBA Trade Deadline along with Jerian Grant and Tim Hardaway Jr., giving them a solid backup PG behind Kyrie Irving and Kristaps Porzingis respectively. 

Arcidiacono is a gifted point guard who helped lead the Austin Spurs to an NBA Development League championship in 2016.

He played collegiately at Villanova, where he was a two-time Second-team All-American and won the Naismith College Player of the Year award in 2013. Arcidiacono has spent most of his career with the Chicago Bulls, but he will join the New York Knicks for the 2021–2022 season. 

He is known for his toughness on both ends of the court and is one of few players in NBA history to record over 1,000 points, 500 assists and 50 blocks during his career.

Arcidiacono retired from basketball after leading Villanova to their first NCAA Championship since 1985 this past season.

38. Posh Alexander

Career

  • High school: Our Saviour Lutheran School, (The Bronx, New York)
  • College: St. John's (2020–present)
  • Big East Co-Defensive Player of the Year (2021), Big East Freshman of the Year (2021), Big East All-Freshman Team (2021)

Posh Alexander is a 21-year-old point guard for the St. John's Red Storm in the Big East Conference. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. 

Posh is known for his fast speed and quick reflexes on the court, which has helped him become one of the most dominant young players in college basketball.

In his freshman year at Saint John's, Posh averaged 16 points per game while ranking third nationally with 5 triple-doubles (tied with Lonzo Ball). 

As a sophomore, he led Saint John's to their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance while averaging 17 points per game and winning First Team All-American honors from both AP and Sporting News Magazine.

At 6'0" tall and 200 pounds, Posh has been labeled as an undersized point guard but makes up for it with elite athleticism, shooting touch, passing ability and defensive prowess – all of which have made him a key part of some highly successful teams over the past few years.

39. Darrun Hilliard

FC Bayern Munich

Darrun Hilliard Career

  • High school: Liberty (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
  • College: Villanova (2011–2015)
  • NBA draft 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
  • Selected by the Detroit Pistons
  • Playing career: 2015–present
  • 2015–2017: Detroit Pistons
  • 2015; 2017: → Grand Rapids Drive
  • 2017–2018: San Antonio Spurs
  • 2017–2018: → Austin Spurs
  • 2018–2019: Baskonia
  • 2019–2021: CSKA Moscow
  • 2021–2022: FC Bayern Munich
  • 2022–present: Maccabi Tel Aviv
  • NBA G League champion (2018), VTB United League champion (2021), Gomelsky Cup champion (2020), Second-team All-American – SN (2015), First-team All-Big East (2015), Big East Co-Most Improved Player (2014), Robert V. Geasey Trophy (2015)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2017 Argentina:
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA AmeriCup
  • : 2017 Argentina:

Darrun Hilliard was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2015. He has played for the Detroit Pistons since 2015 and is currently with them. Darrun Hilliard primarily plays as a shooting guard or small forward in his career, but can also play at other positions depending on the game situation.

As of 2022, he will be 29 years old and playing in his 9th season with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel's Liga Leagat HaAl league as well as their EuroLeague competition. 

Darrun Hilliard played for the San Antonio Spurs and Austin Spurs in the NBA G League before joining Maccabi Tel Aviv of Israel's top-tier Liga Leumit.

The 6'5" shooting guard is a versatile player who can score from anywhere on the court, making him an attractive option for teams looking to add depth. 

Hilliard has made several appearances for Team USA, most notably at the 2016 FIBA Americas Championship where he helped lead his team to victory over Venezuela. 

He was named Second-team All-American by SN in 2015 and First-team All-Big East two years later after averaging 15 points per game as a junior at Georgetown University.

In 2018, Hilliard led Maccabi to its third straight G League title with averages of 20 points and five rebounds per game.

40. Ben Bentil

Dallas Mavericks

Ben Bentil Career

  • High school: St. Andrew's School, (Middletown, Delaware)
  • College: Providence (2014–2016)
  • NBA draft 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
  • Selected by the Boston Celtics
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
  • 2016: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
  • 2017: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
  • 2017: Dallas Mavericks
  • 2017–2018: Châlons-Reims
  • 2018: Bilbao
  • 2018–2019: Peristeri
  • 2019–2021: Panathinaikos
  • 2021: Bahçeşehir Koleji
  • 2021–2022: Olimpia Milano
  • 2022–present: Crvena zvezda
  • 2× Greek League champion (2020, 2021), Italian League champion (2022), Greek Cup winner (2021), Italian Cup winner (2022), Greek League Top Rebounder (2019), AP Honorable Mention All-American (2016), First-team All-Big East (2016), Big East Most Improved Player (2016)

Ben Bentil was one of the top players in college basketball when he decided to turn pro. He showed his skills at Providence and helped lead them to a national championship game appearance in 2016.

The Celtics were happy to draft Ben Bentil and they're hoping that he can develop into an important player for them down the road. Ben Bentil is known as a powerful forward who can score around the rim or from beyond the three-point line.

Injuries have been a problem for Ben Bentil, but he's still young so there's hope that he'll be able to overcome them in time. 

Crvena zvezda are planning on using Ben Bentil as their power forward next season and they believe that he has all the potential needed to succeed with them Ben Bentil is a versatile forward who has spent the past three seasons playing in Greece and Spain.

Bentil was born in Senegal but moved to the United States as a child and played high school basketball at Lincoln Memorial University before turning professional. The 25-year-old has proven himself as an effective scorer throughout.

His career, averaging 16 points per game over the last two years with Châlons-Reims and Bilbao. Ben Bentil may not be well known outside of Europe, but he could have a bright future ahead of him if he continues to develop his skillset on the court.

41. James Bouknight

Charlotte Hornets

James Bouknight Career

  • High school: , La Salle Academy, (Manhattan, New York), MacDuffie School, (Granby, Massachusetts)
  • College: UConn (2019–2021)
  • NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
  • Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
  • Playing career: 2021–present
  • 2021–present: Charlotte Hornets
  • 2021–2022: →Greensboro Swarm
  • First-team All-Big East (2021), Third-team All-AAC (2020), AAC All-Freshman Team (2020)

James Bouknight is a talented shooting guard who was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2nd round of the 2019 NBA Draft. He played high school basketball at La Salle Academy and MacDuffie School before being drafted by the Hornets.

James has shown great promise both offensively and defensively during his time in college, which led to him being selected in the second round of this year's draft by Charlotte. 

We can expect James to make an impact for the Hornets over next few seasons, as he continues to develop his skills on court James Bouknight was selected 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2021 NBA draft.

He has played for Greensboro Swarm and the Charlotte Hornets since then, having averaged 10.1 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists per game over his career to date. 

James Bouknight is a versatile player who can score from anywhere on the court, making him an asset for any team he plays for. 

His best seasons came with Greensboro Swarm where he helped lead them to an NBL championship in 2020 as well as being named Third-team All-AAC that year.

James Bouknight is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2021 NBA draft but could rise even higher if he continues playing at this level; don't miss out on seeing him play live.

42. Semaj Christon

Guangzhou Loong Lions

Semaj Christon Career

  • High school: , Winton Woods, (Cincinnati, Ohio), Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
  • College: Xavier (2012–2014)
  • NBA draft 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall
  • Selected by the Miami Heat
  • Playing career: 2014–present
  • 2014–2015: Oklahoma City Blue
  • 2015–2016: Consultinvest Pesaro
  • 2016–2017: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 2017: →Oklahoma City Blue
  • 2017–2018: Guangzhou Long-Lions
  • 2018: Santeros de Aguada
  • 2018–2019: Hapoel Be'er Sheva
  • 2019–2020: Limoges CSP
  • 2020: Baskonia
  • 2020–2021: Tofaş
  • 2021–2022: ratiopharm Ulm
  • 2022–present: Derthona Basket
  • All-EuroCup Second Team (2022), NBA D-League All-Rookie Third Team (2015), NBA D-League All-Star (2015), First-team All-Big East (2014), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2013), Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year (2013)

Semaj Christon is a point guard who played collegiately at Xavier. He was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft by the Brooklyn Nets. Semaj has appeared in 48 games for the Nets, averaging 3.1 points and 2 assists per game.

Semaj Christon was drafted by the Miami Heat in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft. Semaj Christon spent time with both Oklahoma City Blue and Guangzhou Long-Lions before signing with Hapoel Be'er Sheva in January 2019.

 Semaj Christon has appeared in over 130 games during his four year career, averaging 5 points and 2 assists per game.

Semaj Christon is a versatile player who can play any position on the floor, making him an ideal fit for teams that need depth at multiple positions. SemajChriston's versatility makes him a valuable asset off of the bench for any team looking to compete for a championship this season or next.

43. Henry Ellenson

Detroit Pistons

Henry Ellenson Career

  • High school: Rice Lake (Rice Lake, Wisconsin)
  • College: Marquette (2015–2016)
  • NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
  • Selected by the Detroit Pistons
  • Playing career: 2016–present
  • 2016–2019: Detroit Pistons
  • 2016–2019: →Grand Rapids Drive
  • 2019: New York Knicks
  • 2019–2020: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2019: →Long Island Nets
  • 2020–2021: Raptors 905
  • 2021: Toronto Raptors
  • 2021–2022: Obradoiro
  • 2022–present: Club Joventut Badalona
  • All-NBA G League Second Team (2021), First-team All-Big East (2016), Big East Rookie of the Year (2016), McDonald's All-American (2015), First-team Parade All-American (2015), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2015)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World U17 Championship, : 2014 Dubai: National team
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA World U17 Championship
  • : 2014 Dubai: National team

Henry Ellenson was born on January 13, 1997 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He attended Rice Lake High School where he played power forward and center. After graduating from high school, Henry went to play college basketball at Marquette.

In his freshman year at Marquette, he averaged 11 points and 7 rebounds per game while being named to the All-Big East Second Team as a sophomore and junior before declaring for the NBA draft after his senior year. 

The Detroit Pistons selected him with their eighteenth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft and he has since played for them both in the regular season and playoffs sporadically throughout his rookie contract until 2019.

When he signed with Grand Rapids Drive of the G League Ellenson was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school and quickly made an impact on the college level.

Ellenson spent three seasons at Marquette before being drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2016. The 6'10" forward averaged 10 points, five rebounds, and one assist per game during his rookie season with the Pistons.

 Ellenson joined the Brooklyn Nets as part of a trade in 2019 and had a breakout year, averaging 22 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and one block per game while helping lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2015. 

Ellenson is currently playing for Club Joventut Badalona in Spain where he has helped lead them to back-to-back EuroLeague championships.

44. MarShon Brooks

Jiangsu Dragons

MarShon Brooks Career

  • High school: Tucker (Tucker, Georgia)
  • College: Providence (2007–2011)
  • NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
  • Selected by the Boston Celtics
  • Playing career: 2011–present
  • 2011–2013: New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets
  • 2013–2014: Boston Celtics
  • 2014: →Maine Red Claws
  • 2014: Golden State Warriors
  • 2014: →Santa Cruz Warriors
  • 2014: Los Angeles Lakers
  • 2014–2015: Olimpia Milano
  • 2015–2018: Jiangsu Dragons
  • 2018–2019: Memphis Grizzlies
  • 2019–present: Guangdong Southern Tigers
  • CBA Foreign MVP (2021), CBA All Import Player First Team (2021), CBA All-Star (2017), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2012), Third-team All-American – AP (2011)

Brooks was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2011 NBA Draft. Brooks has played for the New Jersey Nets and Brooklyn Nets in his career so far. Brooks is a shooting guard/small forward who can score from anywhere on the court.

Brooks is known for his great leaping ability, which allows him to shoot over defenders easily. Brooks has had some injury issues throughout his playing career but he seems to be coming back strong recently MarShon Brooks was a two-time All-American and the third pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

He played for six different teams over his career, including stints with Boston, Golden State, Los Angeles Lakers, Santa Cruz Warriors and Jiangsu Dragons. Brooks is currently playing for Guangdong Southern Tigers in China.

Also Played For: china basketball league, chinese basketball association

45. Luke Harangody

Darüşşafaka

Luke Harangody Career

  • High school: Andrean (Merrillville, Indiana)
  • College: Notre Dame (2006–2010)
  • NBA draft 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall
  • Selected by the Boston Celtics
  • Playing career: 2010–2020
  • Position: Power forward
  • 2010–2011: Boston Celtics
  • 2011–2012: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2012: →Canton Charge
  • 2012–2013: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
  • 2013–2014: UNICS Kazan
  • 2014–2015: Valencia
  • 2015–2017: Darüşşafaka
  • 2017–2018: ratiopharm Ulm
  • 2018–2020: Joventut
  • 3× Consensus second-team All-American (2008–2010), Big East Player of the Year (2008)

Luke Harangody was born in 1988, and played college basketball at Notre Dame. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2010, and has since played for them in the NBA.

Luke is a power forward who averaged 13 points and 7 rebounds per game during his career with the Celtics. Luke will be 36 years old when he retires from playing professional basketball, having spent 10 seasons with one team.

Harangody was a top recruit coming out of high school and quickly established himself as one of the best players in college. Harangody played for three different teams in his first four years in the NBA, but found success with the Boston Celtics before being traded to Cleveland.

He has since been with several other teams, most notably Valencia and Darüşşafaka, but is now back playing for Joventut after two seasons abroad. 

Harangody is known for his toughness on both ends of the floor and strong offensive game; he has averaged over 17 points per game throughout his career thus far.

46. Kadary Richmond

Kadary Richmond Career

  • High school: , Midwood, (Brooklyn, New York), South Shore, (Brooklyn, New York), Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
  • College: , Syracuse (2020–2021), Seton Hall (2021–present)

Richmond was a highly touted recruit out of high school and signed with Seton Hall as one of the top players in the nation. Richmond has started every game for Seton Hall this season, averaging 14 points, six rebounds and four assists per game.

He is also shooting 47% from the field overall and 37% from three-point range. Richmond is a versatile player who can play both guard positions well, along with some small forward minutes if needed. 

His leadership on and off the court has been integral to Seton Hall's success this season; he currently ranks third in Big East Conference scoring behind only Villanova's Jalen Brunson and Xavier's Trevon Bluiett.

As a 21-year old rookie point guard in college basketball, Richmond has plenty of upside remaining ahead of him in his career Kadary is a high school senior and South Shore member. She enjoys playing the violin, running, and swimming. 

Kadary has been accepted to Syracuse University for 2020-2021 academic year and Seton Hall University for 2021-present academic year with plans to study musicology there. 

Kadary hopes to one day become a professional musician and advocate for underprivileged youth through her work in music education outreach programs.

47. Baylor Scheierman

South Dakota State Jackrabbits men's basketball

Career

  • High school: Aurora (Aurora, Nebraska)
  • College: South Dakota State (2019–2022), Creighton (2022–present)
  • Summit League Player of the Year (2022), 2× First-team All-Summit League (2021, 2022)

Baylor Scheierman is a shooting guard for the Creighton Bluejays. He was born on September 26, 2000 in Hastings, Nebraska and raised in Omaha. Baylor has American nationality and stands at 6'7" tall and weighs 205 lbs.

As of March 2017, he had played 44 games with Creighton averaging 10 points per game while shooting 43% from the field and 38% from three-point range. 

In his freshman year at Creighton, he helped lead them to their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance as a sophomore where they lost to eventual champions Villanova in the First Round by one point (93-92).

In his junior year, Baylor averaged 16 points per game along with 4 rebounds 2 assists 1 steal playing 36 minutes a night off the bench for Coach Greg McDermott's squad that went 37-1 overall including winning their second Big East regular season title since joining.

It in 2013; beating Xavier 90-81 on Feb 25th which clinched seed heading into postseason play; then losing only to North Carolina 78-75 who advanced to National Championship Game vs Oklahoma 73–62 despite making just 7 of 23 shots from three point range including 0/8 from behind arc en route.

48. Kelan Martin

Minnesota Timberwolves

Kelan Martin Career

  • High school: Ballard (Louisville, Kentucky)
  • College: Butler (2014–2018)
  • NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2018–present
  • 2018–2019: MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
  • 2019–2020: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • 2019–2020: →Iowa Wolves
  • 2020–2022: Indiana Pacers
  • 2022: Boston Celtics
  • 2022: Grand Rapids Gold
  • 2022–present: Birmingham Squadron
  • AP Honorable Mention All-American (2018), First-team All-Big East (2018), 2× Second-team All-Big East (2016, 2017)

Kelan Martin is an American small forward who played college basketball for Butler. After one season at Butler, Kelan was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2018 NBA G League Draft but never made it onto their roster.

In October of 2018, Kelan signed with Spanish team Gran Canaria for the remainder of the season. Kelan has a strong shooting stroke and can create problems for opposing defenses from outside-the-keyboard area's (OTK). 

He is also known to be a tenacious on-ball defender and possesses excellent court vision which aids him in facilitating his teammates' offensive plays as well as creating his own opportunities off drives to the basket or mid-range jumpers around the arc.

Kelan Martin is a 6'8" forward from Kentucky who played two seasons of college ball at Louisville. 

He was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round (37th overall) of the 2018 NBA draft and spent time with both their G-League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves, and their NBA parent team, the Timberwolves. 

In January 2020 he was traded to Indiana where he continued to play for them until December 2022 when he was signed by Birmingham Squadron as a free agent. 

Kelan has averaged 4 points and 2 rebounds per game in his career thus far but could potentially develop into a more effective offensive player given his size and shooting ability from beyond arc.

49. Ty-Shon Alexander

Creighton Bluejays men's basketball

Ty-Shon Alexander Career

  • High school: , Concord, (Concord, North Carolina), Northside Christian Academy, (Charlotte, North Carolina), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
  • College: Creighton (2017–2020)
  • NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2020–present
  • 2020–2021: Phoenix Suns
  • 2021: →Canton Charge
  • 2021–2022: Virtus Bologna
  • 2022: Pallacanestro Trieste
  • 2022–present: Greensboro Swarm
  • Italian Supercup winner (2021), First-team All-Big East (2020)
  • Medals, , Representing the  United States, Pan American Games, : 2019 Lima: Team
  • Representing the  United States
  • Pan American Games
  • : 2019 Lima: Team

Ty-Shon Alexander was one of the top shooting guards in college basketball and he showed his ability to score points at a high level while playing for various teams during his career.

He joined the Greensboro Swarm as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and has since become a key player on their roster, averaging 14.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal per game this season.

Alexander is coming off a successful G League regular season where he averaged 17 points, 4 assists and 2 steals per game for the Swarm before helping them reach the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

He has also shown flashes of brilliance during NBA games with Charlotte Hornets – most notably against Golden State Warriors where he scored 36 points including 7 three pointers – but unfortunately hasn’t been able to translate that into consistent play so far in his professional career.

Final Words

. . The Big East Conference is one of the most prominent collegiate athletic conferences in the NCAA Division I. The conference has produced many standout players over the years, including some of the greatest basketball and football players in history.

Some of these stars include Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

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Morgan Wolf

Journalist with experience covering the intersection of sports with business. Demonstrated expertise in digital, video and social media content covering major sports including soccer, NBA, NFL, MLB, tennis and Olympic sports. But basketball is his passion. Specialties: expert for sports related content management LinkedIn

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