25. Freddie Dilione V - Penn State
2025-26 stats: 14 ppg and 3.2 rpg
The 6’5 guard started 43 games in the past two years for Penn State, coming off career-high numbers across the board. Dilione shot 47% from the field and 32% from deep, including six games of at least 20 points. That included a season-high 25 points on the road at Purdue.
24. BJ Davis - San Diego State
2025-26 stats: 10.8 ppg and 2.2 apg
Despite going to the bench in a slightly smaller role this year, Davis managed to be more effective, producing career-high numbers, including 37% from deep. The 6’1 guard had a trio of 20+ point games, including 30 points in the win over UNLV.
23. Jaquan Johnson - Bradley
2025-26 stats: 16.9 ppg and 3.6 apg
Johnson more than earned MVC Most Improved honors, tripling his production compared to his freshman year. Despite being listed at just 5’9, Johnson still was the Conference Defensive Player of the Year, ranking 9th in the nation with 2.5 steals a game. The Milwaukee native is one of the top two-way players in the portal, including a season-high 35 points in an OT win over Evansville.
22. Malik Mack - Georgetown
2025-26 stats: 13.6 ppg and 4.1 apg
Mack started 90 games in three years between Harvard and Georgetown, averaging at least 13 ppg and 4.0 apg in each season. The 6’1 guard’s efficiency took a dip this past season, but he is still a quality starting guard at the high-major level.
21. Kevair Kennedy - Merrimack
2025-26 stats: 18.4 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.2 apg
The 6’2 freshman was the MAAC Player of the Year this past season, leading the regular season champions in scoring. Kennedy shot 45% from the field and had 16 games of at least 20 points, including a season-high 32 in an overtime victory over Siena.