Patriot League Basketball: Ranking of 25 best players from last decade (2013-23)

There have been many memorable moments in the history of college basketball, perhaps too numerous for any one person to comprehend. Each and every season is full of unforgettable players, coaches, games, and moments that continue to shape this ever-evolving game.

Regardless of new players and new teams or conferences changing, the game produces on a yearly basis. We’ve been telling some of those stories in this series, even some of those that many people haven’t heard. Specifically, we’re looking at each conference’s best players from the last ten seasons, meaning we’re looking more at individual players than total teams or stories. Still, it’s a look at every league’s best players, meaning many of the players from these mid-majors weren’t exactly household names.

That trend continues today as we look closely at Patriot League Basketball. This conference has had the same ten members for this past decade, consisting of private or federal universities from the northeast. Military schools like Army and Navy are joined by schools like Bucknell, Colgate, and Holy Cross which have had much more basketball success in the league. Clearly, it’s Colgate who has stood out recently, as they’ve claimed the last four trips to the NCAA Tournament from this conference.

We’re looking at a variety of Patriot League players today, but do remember how exactly this article works. We’re considering players from the last ten years, meaning a player’s performances from before 2013 are not included today. Someone whose career began before then can still be included, but they could be ranked lower than you’d expect. The same holds true for seasons played at other schools in other leagues; we just care about their work in the Patriot League. Let’s start running through these talented names.