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Naismith Watch List G Marcus Smart – Sophomore, Oklahoma State Smart was a lock to be a lottery pick last June, but passed up the opportunity for another season in Stillwater. A natural leader who does everything right on the court, Smart is the frontrunner for POY honors. F Doug McDermott – Senior, Creighton He may be the coach’s son, but McDermott unquestionably earns his playing time. Efficient in the paint and a sniper from long range, Dougie McBuckets will lead the nation in scoring this season. F Andrew Wiggins – Freshman, Kansas Wiggins is an elite talent with an explosive first step and a 44-inch vertical leap. NBA cellar-dwellers might be tempted to tank their seasons just for the chance of getting this freshman phenom on their roster. G Gary Harris – Sophomore, Michigan State The returning Big Ten Freshman of the Year has lofty goals for his sophomore season. A deadly shooter who also can finish at the rim, Harris is one of the best lock-down defenders in the country. Sleeper Pick: F Montrezl Harrell – Sophomore, Louisville Russ Smith may be an obvious pick, but Harrell is going to be the force in the AAC this year. Consigned to a bench role his freshman season, this monstrous forward will vault to superstardom once he is turned loose.
F Julius Randle – Kentucky Out of all the freshman talent in Lexington, Randle will surely be the standout. A walking double-double with a great work ethic, Randle will be the leader from day one for this young Wildcats squad. F Jabari Parker – Duke Before Andrew Wiggins was eligible to join the college ranks, Parker was the prize recruit of this year’s class. This Simeon High product can score on all three levels and will challenge Wiggins and Julius Randle as the nation’s best frosh.
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F Aaron Gordon – Arizona If you miss any of ’Zona’s games this season, you will still catch Gordon in the highlight reel. An electrifying athlete who can jump out of the gym, Gordon is essentially a lock for Pac-12 freshman of the year. C Joel Embiid – Kansas This seven-footer from Cameroon didn’t pick up a basketball until age 15, just like his idol Hakeem Olajuwon. Embiid is the nation’s top incoming center. His raw talent and rim-protecting abilities will have pro scouts lining up to see him play. Sleeper Pick: G E.C. Matthews – Rhode Island The Rams found a future star in Matthews, a gifted scoring guard who led Romulus High to its first state championship since 1986. Matthews has an uncanny ability to create his own offense and will emerge as one of the best young guards in the country.
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