NCAA Tournament 2023: Power ranking of top 100 players overall from the field
By Joey Loose
85. Kam Jones – Marquette
An effective contributor as a freshman last year, it’s been Jones’ rise as a sophomore that’s helped Marquette into this position. Jones took a big step forward to average 15.0 points a game and getting named Second Team All-Big East. He also led the Big East in 3-point field goals and can be deadly from beyond the arc in the Big Dance.
84. Connor Vanover – Oral Roberts
After failing to latch on at both California and Arkansas, Vanover has come into his own this season at Oral Roberts. A 7’3 forward, he’s averaging 12.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks a game, sitting among the national leaders in blocks. He was First Team All-Summit League and was the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year for his prowess in the post.
83. Anthony Black – Arkansas
An impressive freshman guard, Black has been an important piece for the Razorbacks, especially with their injuries this season. A 5-star recruit, Black’s averaged 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, finishing among the SEC leaders in steals, assists, and various defensive metrics.
82. Noah Clowney – Alabama
Clowney has been an important presence for the Crimson Tide this season, performing well in the frontcourt as a freshman and averaging 10.1 points and 8.0 rebounds in the process. He was among the SEC’s top rebounders and most efficient scorers and had a 19-point performance against Missouri in the SEC Tournament.
81. Jacob Toppin – Kentucky
While not the same type of dominant player as brother Obi, the younger Toppin has fit in nicely these last few years at Kentucky. He’s a talented wing who can step outside and hit shots and isn’t expected to be the #1 option for the Wildcats, averaging 12.5 points and 6.9 rebounds. He has emerged recently, topping 20 points in his last two outings.