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NCAA Basketball: 10 most versatile playmakers of 2019-20 season

By Donovan Darlington

LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 27: Obi Toppin #1 of the Dayton Flyers looks to pass as he is guarded by Udoka Azubuike #35 and Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at the Lahaina Civic Center on November 27, 2019 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)
LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 27: Obi Toppin #1 of the Dayton Flyers looks to pass as he is guarded by Udoka Azubuike #35 and Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at the Lahaina Civic Center on November 27, 2019 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – JANUARY 11: Ashton Hagans #0 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates in the 76-67 win against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena on January 11, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – JANUARY 11: Ashton Hagans #0 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates in the 76-67 win against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena on January 11, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

8. Ashton Hagans | Kentucky | G | Sophomore |

Kentucky’s Ashton Hagans is one of the best players in the SEC. He’s also one of the best guards in NCAA Basketball.

The stats he puts up each game may not totally wow every viewer, but his presence on the floor and contributions are certainly felt in every Kentucky victory. One reason he is often limited is because of the high volume of talent Kentucky possesses, but he is the most well-rounded playmaker they have.

Hagans averages 12.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game. His high number in the assist category is the 7th best in NCAA Basketball. I’ve seen plenty of crafty passes from Hagans lead to quick points that have a huge impact on the outcome of the entire game.

What sets him apart from others around the country as a multidimensional athlete is his quickness. Court speed and vision leads to many of his points, allowing him to dribble-drive effectively, and push the pace for fastbreak points.

Defensively, Hagans averages 2.2 steals per game, and his quickness is once again a huge contributor. Opposing guards have great difficulty getting around him, and I hardly ever see anyone get enough separation in order to get a good shot off when he is there.

The truth is, the ability he has to hurt teams in every aspect of the game makes him a player that any coach would want to have on a team. Hagans will be a key factor in allowing Kentucky to go far in the NCAA Tournament.

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