NCAA Basketball: Top 10 players to wear jersey No. 4 in 2023-24 season
By Joey Loose
Honorable Mentions
Jaemyn Brakefield (Mississippi)
A formerly highly-touted Duke prospect, Brakefield has developed into a key forward for Ole Miss in recent years. He’s fresh off a great senior year, averaging 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds under new coach Chris Beard and his new system, with better shooting numbers as well. He was far from perfect for the Rebels but remains one of the most underrated frontcourt pieces in the SEC.
Koby Brea (Dayton)
A fantastic shooter throughout his four-year stay at Dayton, Brea played a major role in this season’s success. The sharpshooting guard put up 11.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game while leading the entire nation by making 49.8% of his 3-pointers. He was named A-10 Sixth Man of the Year for a second time, helped take the Flyers back to the Big Dance, and will likely continue flourishing next season at Kentucky.
DJ Davis (Butler)
After three years developing into a great shooter at UC Irvine, Davis transferred to Butler for his senior season. With the Bulldogs Davis averaged 13.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists while making 35% of his 3-pointers. In addition to helping guide Butler to the NIT, he’d also lead the entire nation with his 95% mark from the free throw line, continuing to develop as a great prospect in the Big East.
Jordan Derkack (Merrimack)
Not many people reading this knew much about Derkack at all, especially before this season. The sophomore showed potential last season but really took a step forward in his second year at Merrimack. He averaged 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, led the Warriors to an NEC conference title, and was named both NEC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Even though he played in the NEC (and led that league in scoring), Derkack earned his way into recognition.
Juwan Gary (Nebraska)
Formerly a reserve at Alabama, Gary has secured an important role in Nebraska’s frontcourt in recent years. He’s fresh off a senior season where he averaged 11.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, even while missing a few weeks in late January. He was vital to Nebraska’s return to the Big Dance and put up decent numbers across the board for a Cornhuskers team that appreciated his impact.