College basketball’s 21 best men’s players during 2025-26 season, ranked
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Key Points:
- The college basketball season is heating up with Selection Sunday two months away, featuring a mix of dominant teams and sleeper contenders aiming for the Final Four.
- A list ranks the top 21 men's college basketball players this season, highlighting key talents from various schools, including freshmen, sophomores, and veterans.
- Cameron Boozer of Duke tops the list as a highly efficient and versatile freshman, followed by Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, noted for his unique skill set and impact on winning.
- Other notable players include Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State) known for his size and passing, Purdue's Braden Smith as a top guard, and Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner for his breakout sophomore season.
- The rankings emphasize player development, unique
