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WCC Basketball: Ranking of the top 25 players for 2021-22 season

By Tuck Clarry

Apr 3, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) celebrates during the first half against the UCLA Bruins in the national semifinals of the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) celebrates during the first half against the UCLA Bruins in the national semifinals of the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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WCC Basketball Joey Calcaterra San Diego Toreros (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
WCC Basketball Joey Calcaterra San Diego Toreros (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

25. Gabe Stefanini, San Francisco, Guard

After missing two seasons, Stefanini returns to college basketball at a new home. The talented guard earned 2nd Team All-Ivy honors back in 2018-2019 and looks to bring his high-level shooting and passing to an already skilled Dons backcourt. Joining scoring point guards Jamaree Bouyea and Khalil Shabazz, the Dons are going to have scoring threats at all times.

Pairing well with Bouyea’s drive-heavy style, Stefanini will get plenty of outside looks which has been his calling card throughout his collegiate career. The 6-3 Italian is a 41.5% three-point shooter who can also help create offense and find his own shot.

24. Matthias Tass, Saint Mary’s, Forward

After coming back from an ACL tear, it still feels like there’s more for Tass to unlock with his game. Tass at his best opens up the offense by having defenders collapse to him, and he serves as an above-average defender on the other end. He averaged 10.3 points per game which made him the clear third option in Randy Bennett’s offense and pulled down five boards per game as well.

After a healthy season, these numbers should continue to grow and Tass could become the fulcrum in making Saint Mary’s post-game function as it has in the past. If Tass is able to realize his potential, he could become the player that made him an All-WCC Preseason Team pick last year.

23. Joey Calcaterra, San Diego, Guard

Coming off of a season that earned him an honorable mention in All-WCC honors, Joey Calcaterra is going to have to carry a huge lift for the Toreros this season. He led the team in scoring, averaging just over 13 points per game in an abbreviated season for San Diego. The 6-foot-3 guard has one of the best strokes in the conference, shooting 37% last season and 36% the year prior. He’s best off-the-ball, though he can create his own shot.

He’s solid in transition and a better passer than his 1.8 average last season suggests. Expect Calcaterra to up his three points attempt per game to try and keep San Diego in a lot of these games in the second half.