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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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10. Kevin Durant – F, Texas

Durant spent just one year playing college ball and he is still remembered as a legend. As a freshman he was named Big 12 Player of the Year, First Team All-American, and was named the AP Player of the Year. That year he impressively led the Big 12 in scoring, rebounds, and blocks. Despite playing only one season at Texas, his No. 35 jersey will be forever retired by the Longhorns.

Best Season: 2006-07 (25.8 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 1.9 BPG, 1.9 SPG)

9. Dwyane Wade – G, Marquette

The Marquette guard was one of the top scorers during his two years playing college ball. As a senior he took his game to an elite level and was rewarded by being named First Team All-American and the Conference USA Player of the Year. His ability to drive to the basket in traffic is the stuff of legend and his No. 3 jersey has been retired by the University of Marquette to forever preserve his memory and impact on the program.

Best Season: 2002-03 (21.5 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 4.4 APG, 2.2 SPG)

8. Stephen Curry – G, Davidson

In his three years at Davidson Curry averaged over 20 points in all of them (25.3 for his career). He is one of the all-time greatest shooters in college basketball history, but he could pass and play great defense, too. He was a two-time Southern Conference Player of the Year and was named both Second and First Team All-American in his career. In his senior season he led the NCAA in scoring. He’s the greatest player in Davidson and the Southern Conference’s history.

Best Season: 2008-09 (28.6 PPG, 5.6 APG, 4.4 RPG, 2.5 SPG)

7. Anthony Davis – F, Kentucky

Davis spent only one year in college, but he made the most of it. In 2012 he led Kentucky to a 38-2 record (16-0 in the SEC) and a national championship. He was named NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player for his contributions on both ends of the floor. He was a great scorer, but also a legendary defender. His 186 blocks led the country that year and was named a consensus First Team All-American.

Best Season: 2011-12 (14.2 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 4.7 BPG, 1.4 SPG)

6. Jimmer Fredette – G, BYU

Fredette is a player that got exponentially better with each year in college. By his senior season he became one of the most amazing scorers college basketball has ever seen. He had an amazing shot and was named consensus First Team All-American as a senior. Fredette also won the Naismith College Player of the Year award as well as the Senior CLASS Award. He is the best shooter in Missouri Valley Conference history and one of the best all-time.

Best Season: 2010-11 (28.9 PPG, 4.3 APG, 3.4 RPG, 1.3 SPG)

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