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4. Fred VanVleet, Wichita State Shockers
Just how good was VanVleet's sophomore season in 2013-14? His numbers were "down" last season as a junior, yet he still clocks in here at No. 4. VanVleet's performance as a junior actually improved as the season progressed and the competition grew tougher. That trajectory suggests big things to come as a senior, and meanwhile the 6-foot point guard's defense has remained consistently outstanding. VanVleet has a shot at being named a consensus first-team All-American for a second consecutive preseason.
Source: ESPN Insider
6. Ron Baker, Wichita State Shockers
In stark contrast to fellow college backcourt stars like Virginia's Malcolm Brogdon and Maryland's Melo Trimble, Baker got regular minutes (and indeed starts) for a veteran USA team during last month's Pan American games. And Baker more than justified USA coach Mark Few's confidence, hitting 35 percent of his 3s and providing a lift on defense with seven steals in just 236 fast-paced defensive possessions. With both Baker and VanVleet still on campus, Wichita State will be shooting for its third straight Missouri Valley title (and fourth in five seasons).
Source: NCAA Insider
Just how good was VanVleet's sophomore season in 2013-14? His numbers were "down" last season as a junior, yet he still clocks in here at No. 4. VanVleet's performance as a junior actually improved as the season progressed and the competition grew tougher. That trajectory suggests big things to come as a senior, and meanwhile the 6-foot point guard's defense has remained consistently outstanding. VanVleet has a shot at being named a consensus first-team All-American for a second consecutive preseason.Source: ESPN Insider
6. Ron Baker, Wichita State Shockers
In stark contrast to fellow college backcourt stars like Virginia's Malcolm Brogdon and Maryland's Melo Trimble, Baker got regular minutes (and indeed starts) for a veteran USA team during last month's Pan American games. And Baker more than justified USA coach Mark Few's confidence, hitting 35 percent of his 3s and providing a lift on defense with seven steals in just 236 fast-paced defensive possessions. With both Baker and VanVleet still on campus, Wichita State will be shooting for its third straight Missouri Valley title (and fourth in five seasons).
Source: NCAA Insider
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