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NCAA Basketball: Projecting the top 25 mid-major stars for 2019-20

By Lukas Harkins

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: The bench celebrates as Sam Merrill #5 of the Utah State Aggies looks on as they play against the Washington Huskies during the second half of the game in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: The bench celebrates as Sam Merrill #5 of the Utah State Aggies looks on as they play against the Washington Huskies during the second half of the game in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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DURHAM, NC – DECEMBER 05: Braxton of St. Francis (Pa) tries. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC – DECEMBER 05: Braxton of St. Francis (Pa) tries. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

25. Keith Braxton, Saint Francis (PA)

Guard | 6-foot-5 | 210 lbs | Senior

Keith Braxton is the reigning Northeast Conference Player of the Year and it is reasonable to assume that he will post yet another sensational campaign in 2019-20. The 6-foot-4 guard is an absolute killer on the offensive end of the floor as he does a phenomenal job filling up the basket at all three levels. Additionally, he is one of the best rebounding guards in the entire nation and has showcased more playmaking chops over the years as well.

With regard to last season, in particular, Braxton started all but one game for St. Francis (PA) and averaged 16.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. The entire offense essentially runs through Braxton and he is the clear-cut leader of the squad. Even though his 3-point shooting definitely dipped from a prior career average of 39.2% to just 33.9% last season, he is still a very capable and efficient threat from beyond the arc. A potential shooting resurgence this season could spell yet another jump in production for the rising senior.

With regards to projecting how the Red Flash will perform this season, the team is fresh off winning the Northeast Conference regular-season title a year ago. With Braxton returning, it is reasonable to assume that the squad will once again compete for that title and hopefully win the conference tournament as well. Braxton is someone who could make a name for himself in the opening weekend of the Big Dance.

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