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College Basketball: Top 25 players of the 21st century

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Mar 31, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey Burke (3) drives against the Florida Gators in the first half during the South regional final of the 2013 NCAA Tournament at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Trey Burke (3) drives against the Florida Gators in the first half during the South regional final of the 2013 NCAA Tournament at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Former Buckeye Evan Turner — Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Former Buckeye Evan Turner — Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

20. Reggie Williams – F, Virginia Military Institute

One of the most prolific scorers in college basketball history happens to be a relatively unknown player. The fact that Williams played for VMI severely hurt his popularity — but not his productivity. He played four years of college ball and scored a whopping 2,556 points. He was a two-time All-Big South First Team player and his 27.8 points per game as a senior was the second best average of his career. That says everything you need to know about him.

Best Season: 2006-07 (28.1 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.7 SPG)

19. Jameer Nelson – G, Saint Joseph’s

Nelson is a player that came to Saint Joseph’s as a talented kid and left a legend. He got better every season and reached amazing heights as his four-year career unfolded. As a senior he was named Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year and won the Naismith College Basketball Player of the Year award. His ability to score was great and his defensive abilities were just as solid. He’s one of the best players to ever lace ’em up in the Atlantic 10.

Best Season: 2003-04 (20.6 PPG, 5.3 APG, 4.7 RPG, 2.8 SPG)

18. Gerry McNamara – G, Syracuse

He was one of the most consistent players in the history of college basketball. McNamara played four years for Syracuse and was a great leader. He averaged 15.5 points per game over the course of his career and is the Big East’s all-time leader in three-pointers made in a career. Three times he led the Big East in free throw percentage, too. He is now an assistant coach at Syracuse.

Best Season: 2005-06 (16.0 PPG, 5.9 APG, 2.7 RPG, 1.9 SPG)

17. Evan Turner – G/F, Ohio State

Ohio State’s Turner was one of the most well-rounded players in school history. He spent three years in Columbus and could score, rebound, pass, and play defense with the best of them. As a senior was the Big Ten Player of the Year, First Team All-American, and was named the Naismith College Player of the Year. He was a dynamic player that possessed the versatility to play multiple positions and he did so incredibly well.

Best Season: 2009-10 (20.4 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 6.0 APG, 1.7 SPG)

16. Adam Morrison – F, Gonzaga

Morrison spent three years with the Zags. From his freshman year to his sophomore year his scoring averaged jumped almost eight points. From his junior year from his sophomore year his scoring averaged jumped over nine points. This led to him scoring an insane 28.1 points per game as a junior. In 2006 he was consensus First Team All-American.

Best Season: 2005-06 (28.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.1 SPG)

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