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College Basketball: Breakout Stars
November 6th, 2008
by CHN
BREAKOUT PLAYERS
CHN writers were asked a simple question: What player is on the verge of becoming a household name? Here’s what our guys had to say.. let us know who you would choose below:
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Chris Wright (Dayton): With Brian Roberts gone, Wright will get plenty of chances to carry the Flyers. A terrific athlete who was one of the most touted recruits to ever sign with Dayton, Wright was limited to 13 games because of injury last year, but he has the talent to be an all-conference player when healthy.
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Sherron Collins (Kansas): Pretty simple - the Jayhawks need Collins to play big minutes this season and become more of a focal point, so I expect him to do so.
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Eric Devendorf (Syracuse): Devo was playing the best basketball of his career before he went down with the knee injury last year. Look for him to come back full steam and combine with Jonny Flynn to make up one of the BIg East's best backcourts.
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Patrick Patterson (Kentucky): Was the only freshmen among the SEC's top scorers before getting hurt last season. He'll be the biggest reason Kentucky will be a contender for the SEC East.
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Jeff Allen (Virginia Tech): Lost in last year’s freakish freshman class, Allen quietly had a solid 11 & 7 season for Virginia Tech. But if he keeps his head on straight, Allen has the chance to be one of the best players in the ACC.
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Austin Daye (Gonzaga): There is nothing on a basketball court he can't do (well, except defend, but who cares about that, right?). Just a match-up nightmare that can get his shot off any time and should keep improving.
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Damion James (Texas): James can score around the basket, shoot the ball and is an absolute beast on the glass. A.J. Abrams might be Texas' leading scorer this season, but James will be the most valuable player.
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Austin Daye (Gonzaga): Daye is a 6'10" perimeter player who can dribble, shoot and create his own shot. WCC defenders, you have been warned.
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dajuan summers
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2008-11-06 20:25.
summers is the real deal. a future lottery pick who will be helped by the presence of greg monroe this year.
Kalin Lucas
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 2008-11-07 08:55.
With Neitzel gone, Lucas is going to take over almost all of the play making duties for the Spartans. He is one of the fastest players in the nation, and he is ready to consistently have performances like he had against Texas last year.
some Good Ones
Submitted by Shawn Siegel on Fri, 2008-11-07 11:29.
Holston is solid.. the lone indy player to make our Mid-Major All-American team. Summer is a great one as well. Lucas I feel like is already getting too much hype in some circles. Some magazines even projected him 1st or 2nd team All-American.
Ryan Thompson
Submitted by Bowling (not verified) on Mon, 2008-11-10 10:58.
Look out for Ryan Thompson to step out of his brother's shadow this year and dominate for Rider. He is a little smaller than Jason but has the complete skillset to become a big star this year.
numbers-wise, agreed he can
Submitted by Shawn Siegel on Tue, 2008-11-11 01:04.
numbers-wise, agreed he can be in for a big season, though I think Rider fans have been overestimating this year's team (at least in other comments/emails I've gotten). But no doubt he's a mid-major guy to watch.
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David Holston (Chigaco State)
In my honest opinion I belive this little guy is the best guard in the nation! He can shoot the three well beyond the 3point line, has amazing court vision, and can handle the rock better then any other guard i've seen in a long time. He might only be 5'8 but he can put the ball in the basket. I think he avg. 25ppg last season (10th in the nation) and was 1st in the nation avg almost 5 threes per game. Im telling you now..BE AFRAID BE VERY AFRAID... I wouldn't want to check him!