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NCAA Basketball: Ranking of top 100 senior players from 2019-20 season

By Tristan Freeman

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 29: Myles Powell #13 of the Seton Hall Pirates and Markus Howard #0 of the Marquette Golden Eagles look on in the second half at the Fiserv Forum on February 29, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 29: Myles Powell #13 of the Seton Hall Pirates and Markus Howard #0 of the Marquette Golden Eagles look on in the second half at the Fiserv Forum on February 29, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – JANUARY 20: C.J. Bryce #13 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – JANUARY 20: C.J. Bryce #13 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

50. Admon Gilder (Texas A&M and Gonzaga)

Career stats: 10.7 ppg 3.2 rpg 2.4 apg

After making the Sweet 16 as a freshman for the Aggies, Gilder showed that he can be an all-conference performer in the SEC. But after taking a season off due to health issues, he went to Gonzaga where he was one of six double-digit scorers. Gilder’s final game was a 15-point effort in the WCC title game over Saint Mary’s.

49. Josh Ajayi (South Alabama)

Career stats: 13.6 ppg 6.7 rpg 1.2 apg

One of the best mid-major forwards the last few seasons, Ajayi started 112 of 124 possible games while producing double-figure scoring numbers every year. The two-time all-conference performer played a big part in South Alabama climbing up the Sun Belt ladder, reaching second-place in the regular season and 20 total wins for the first time in a decade.

48. Marcus Evans (Rice and VCU)

Career stats: 16.4 ppg 3.1 rpg 3.2 apg

At Rice, Evans was one of the best scorers in the country, putting up over 20 ppg in his first two seasons. A pair of serious leg injuries occurred before the next time he played at VCU, which seemed to have had a big impact on him. The 6’2 guard still managed to lead the Rams in scoring and an Atlantic 10 regular-season title as a junior and an NCAA Tournament bid.

47. Xavier Sneed (Kansas State)

Career stats: 10.7 ppg 4.5 rpg 1.5 apg

The 6’5 wing has flown under the radar throughout his career but has been huge for the program in all four seasons. He was a double-digit scorer as a sophomore on the Kansas State Elite 8 squad, scoring 22 points in the big win over Kentucky. He played a big role in the Wildcats tying for the Big 12 regular-season title a year ago and led the team with 14.2 ppg this season.

46. Keith Braxton (Saint Francis PA)

Career stats: 15.9 ppg 8.8 rpg 3.5 apg

The career of Braxton is fascinating because he’s been the second-leading scorer in three out of four years for the Red Flash, despite starting and playing at a high level. But the 6’5 star still managed to win Northeast Player of the Year in 2019 and is the first player on conference history to amass 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in a career.

45. Darrell Brown (Bradley)

Career stats: 14.1 ppg 2.3 rpg 3.7 apg

As a four-year starter, Brown has been a consistent and credible presence for the Braves. His scoring has gone from 12.6-15.5 ppg and was a two-time All-MVC performer. Brown also played a part in Bradley winning the past two conference tournaments, including going for 21 points and nine assists to beat Valpo to win the Missouri Valley title this season.

44. CJ Bryce (UNC Wilmington and NC State)

Career stats: 13.1 ppg 5.1 rpg 1.9 apg

After going for 17.4 ppg as a sophomore for the 29-win Seahawks of UNC Wilmington, Bryce was one of Kevin Keatts’ first pickups with NC State. In the two years since the 6’5 guard was a solid and consistent contributor, putting up over 13 ppg on 45% shooting from the field. His best game as a member of the Wolfpack was going for 22 points and 10 rebounds in a road win over Miami.

43. Akwasi Yeboah (Stony Brook and Rutgers)

Career stats: 12.9 ppg 5.7 rpg 1.1 apg

In his first three years at Stony Brook, Yeboah was one of the best frontcourt players, putting up 16.7 ppg as a junior. He went to Rutgers as a grad transfer and was a starter on a team that appeared to be making the NCAA Tournament. His stats took a dip but was a solid defender who held his own against bigger adversaries. The Scalet Knights will retain most of their production from this season but will miss having Yeboah.

42. Skylar Mays (LSU)

Career stats: 12.4 ppg 3.6 rpg 2.9 apg

A player who started in 121 out of 130 possible games, Mays’ production has steadily climbed up towards a career-high 16.7 ppg as a senior this year. He dropped a career-high 30 points twice (Auburn and Utah State) and also had a game-high 16 points in LSU’s Round of 32 victory over Maryland. Will Wade will now have to find another reliable shooting guard for the program this offseason.

41. Trent Forrest (Florida State)

Career stats: 8.3 ppg 4.1 rpg 4.3 apg

Also never a high-profile on a team that uses double-digit rotation players, Forrest still managed to be the de facto point guard on the Seminoles, leading them in assists each of the last three years. In that span, Forrest and Florida State went to the Elite 8, Sweet 16 and won the ACC regular-season title this past season and was on track for a 2 or 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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