Anthony Davis is one of the few players to win AP Player of the Year with scoring totals under 15 points per game. However, his dominance in pretty much every other area of the game helped to push him into the top 10 on this list.
Davis was the best player on one of the best rosters in the history of the NCAA and his scoring took a hit because of it. The Kentucky Wildcats offense was extremely balanced, with six players attempting between 7.5 and 9.5 shots per game.
Davis was still the teams leading scorer, despite attempting the third-most shots. His 62-percent shooting percentage was a huge reason for this success.
Despite his low raw numbers, he was one of the best offensive players in the country, as confirmed by his advanced stats. He led the nation in player efficiency rating, offensive rating, win shares and box plus/minus.
In stark contrast to Davis’ seemingly low offensive numbers, his defensive performance jumps off the page. His 4.7 blocks per game have not been matched in the seven seasons since, and his 1.4 steals were the most on the team. He rightfully won the NABC Defensive Player of the Year award, securing his spot as one of college basketball best post defenders.
Between his efficient offense and elite defense, Davis was by far the most dominant player during the 2011-2012 NCAA season. This dominance despite his team’s balance puts him at No. 8 on this list. Had he been on any other roster, his performance may have pushed him to the top spot.