NCAA Basketball: Top 10 players to wear jersey No. 21 in 2023-24 season

Honorable Mentions

Juslin Bodo Bodo (High Point)

Part of a transformative effort at High Point, Bodo Bodo was magnificent in his first collegiate campaign. He averaged 7.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game, earning Big South Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors. Not only was he the best rebounder and shot blocker in the Big South, but one of the very best offensive rebounders in the nation. Bodo Bodo played a monumental role in High Point’s 27-win campaign and league title.

Alex Condon (Florida)

A talented forward from Australia, Condon made great strides in his first collegiate season in America. He assumed an important role off the bench for the Gators, putting up 7.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Condon earned All-Freshman honors in the SEC, had very solid rebounding and shot blocking numbers and became a solid contributor on a Florida team that was back in the Big Dance, competitive in a much stronger SEC.

Aubin Gateretse (Stetson)

Following two years as a reserve for the Hatters, Gateretse assumed a much more important role as a junior in his third season at Stetson. Gateretse averaged 11.6 points and 7.6 rebounds, aiding a Hatters squad that finished second in the A-Sun before winning the league tournament. He was an important contributor and one of the top scoring threats in the league, and certainly one of its most complete frontcourt pieces.

Rylan Jones (Samford)

Jones had previously spent two seasons apiece out west at Utah and then Utah State, contributing on some talented teams in the Beehive State. In his fifth collegiate campaign, Jones excelled at Samford, averaging 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists a game. Named Third Team All-SoCon, Jones was among the league’s leaders in assists and steals and helped guide the Bulldogs to 29 wins and a trip to the Big Dance.

Trevin Knell (BYU)

A decent weapon earlier in his time with the Cougars, Knell is coming off what was his best season while at BYU. He arrived way back in 2019 but saved his best for last, putting up 10.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in a prosperous season for BYU. Knell made 38% of his 3-pointers and helped the Cougars successfully transition into the Big 12, with a trip to the Big Dance capping off the season.