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College Sleepers

By: Nathan McCauley

These players aren’t household names (yet). In fact, you may not even recognize some of the names on this list; that’s the point.

We’re looking for under-the-radar types that could blossom into full-fledged stars this season.

Guys like Jodie Meeks and Sherron Collins on last year’s list that went from role players to superstars in the span of a single season. Or, Gani Lawal and Michael Washington, who went from no-name players to ranking among the best in the nation at their position.

So which players are knocking on the door of superstardom this year?

Here are our picks:

Solomon Alabi 7’1 So. C Florida State 8.4PPG 5.6RPG
Could blossom into one of the best centers in the ACC

Will Buford 6’5 So. SG Ohio State 11.3PPG
Lights out shooter could be among the leading scorers in the Big 10

Ed Davis 6’10 So. PF North Carolina 6.7PPG 6.6RPG
Looks ready to become the next great big man at UNC

Michael Dunigan 6’10 So. C Oregon 8.4PPG 4.6RPG
Imposing postman has the potential to double his stats from last season

Devin Ebanks 6’9 So. F West Virginia 10.5PPG 7.8RPG
Expected to star for the Mountaineers this season

Greg Echenique 6’9 So. PF Rutgers 8.4PPG 8.4RPG
Polished forward is as solid as they come

Malcolm Grant 6’1 So. G Miami 5.6PPG 1.4APG
Villanova transfer will takeover where Jack McClinton left off

Ja’Mychal Green 6’9 So. PF Alabama 10.1PPG 7.6RPG
Will be an impact player in the SEC

Scotty Hopson 6’7 So. SG Tennessee 9.2PPG
Could prove to be one of the top NBA prospects in the nation

Travis Leslie 6’4 So. W Georgia 6.4PPG 3.9RPG
Vince Carter-esque wing is a human highlight-reel

Delvon Roe 6’8 So. F Michigan State 5.6PPG 5.2RPG
Expect his stats to double

Samardo Samuels 6’9 So. PF Louisville 11.8PPG 4.9RPG
Will soon become a household name

Nolan Smith 6’3 Jr. SG Duke 8.4PPG
No reason to think this won’t be his breakout season

Corey Stokes 6’5 Jr. SG Villanova 9.3PPG
One of the nation’s top outside shooters could lead Nova in scoring

Kemba Walker 6’1 So. PG UCONN 8.9PPG 2.9APG
Not just knocking on the door to superstardom… he’s breaking the door down

Elliot Williams 6’4 So. G Memphis 4.2PPG 0.7APG
Could become Memphis’ best player

Photo: UCONN's Kemba Walker by Nick Laham/ Getty Images

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POSTED: 10-30-2009

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