COMMENT: At one point in time, Harris was considered to be unnatural as a point guard. Can anyone picture him as anything BUT a point guard now? He has not shot the ball very well this year, but is distributing the ball much better than last year. He just keeps getting better and better.

COMMENT: Still playing out of position as a part-time point guard, Hill has continued to play well. I would love to see him get a shot to abandon the point altogether as I think he is the best shooter in the conference and without as many ballhandling responsibilities, you really might see him explode.

COMMENT: Has only received spot minutes to this point, though that is changing. His numbers will sink as he plays more, but the early returns still look very good. AST/TO ratio of 18-5 is terrific. Perimeter shooting has been solid, though inside the arc he has struggled (as many young players do when they need to get stronger).

COMMENT: Same old Austin....gobs of assists, good ballhandler, good foul shooter, doesn't (can't) really shoot the ball. He isn't a player that you can win with if he plays heavy minutes, but he isn't a bad role player.

COMMENT: He has made nice incremental improvement this year. He still isn't much of a shooter, but seems to be forcing the ball less this year with the presence of Pierce. I like him.

COMMENT: He is a player that will always be undervalued with formulas like this because so much of his value is on defense. Still, his offense looks fine as well. Improved foul shooting.

COMMENT: Not a star, but a huge improvement over Burleson. Another mediocre shooter at the PG position, but seems to distribute the ball well and has a decent handle.

COMMENT: Came out of the gates strong last year and looked terrific. As the B10 season progressed, he fell off however. This year, that fall has continued. I still like him, but he needs to adjust.

COMMENT: McKnight has taken on more of a scoring mentality this year. However, his overall numbers have not improved substantially due to less efficiency distributing the ball.

COMMENT: Here is where we really start getting to the players that just aren't that good. Perry certainly fits that label.

COMMENT: Like McKnight, Strickland has been given much more responsibility this season for the Hoosiers. However, his game has really dropped off to this point. He has not shot the ball well, nor has he done a very good job of distributing. As the year goes along, he will distance himself from Perry.

COMMENT: I didn't think he could play last year and he has done nothing to give me a second thought to this point.

COMMENT: The most overrated player in the Big Ten. He wasn't very good last year and he has been horrible this year. It has been the same old Horton...tons of terrible shots, a horrible shooting percentage, doesn't creat much for his teammates, lots of turnovers, etc. If he gave the truly good players on his team (like Abram) half of his shots, Michigan would be a much better team.

COMMENT: Freshman being thrown to the wolves far before he is ready. Who knows long term but right now he stinks.

COMMENT: Sooner or later, you would think he would do something to live up to his supposed promise. Has been very consistently awful in his time in college.

COMMENT: And then we have someone who has been equally consistent but even worst of a player. Can he be the worst player in the Big Ten two years running?

COMMENT: Young came on strong during the Big Ten season last year and he has continued to improve. He is well on his way to All-Conference mention.

COMMENT: I have never liked Johnson as a player, but he has played well so far this year. I don't expect him to continue to shoot lights out like he has and expect him to fall in the rankings.

COMMENT: Like Johnson, Torbert is a player who has never lived up to his hype/physical prowess. He has made steady progress over the years and his game has settled down enough to call him a pretty good player.

COMMENT: What's not to like? He does just about everything well. He has tightend up his handle this year and I believe he is the best player on Michigan's team.

COMMENT: His numbers are down a bit this year (shooting percentage and turnovers) but he remains one of the steadiest players in the Big Ten.

COMMENT: Brown has been eased in fairly slowly and he has not passed the ball very well, but his other indicators look good.

COMMENT: Wright has scuffled in terms of shooting the ball, perhaps due to the lack of a viable #2 scorer for the Hoosiers. Subjectively, he would jump a number of people he is currently trailing on this list and I expect him to do so as the season progresses.

COMMENT: Harris' numbers look a lot like Brown's in many ways. He has been relied on a bit more than Brown however, which would probably boost him slightly over Brown in a subjective rank.

COMMENT: Head is a pretty good player that has been hindered in his development by injuries, legal troubles, and perhaps even by flip-flopping in his role on the team (point vs. 2G). He is a good role player who is talented enough to be a front line player if ever given the chance.

COMMENT: More of a defensive player than an offensive player. Wade is probably a better fit as a point guard but with Harris around, Wade plays the off-guard spot. Boo is a poor shooter but has a super AST/TO rate.

COMMENT: Shooting is down this year which accounts for his drop, but I still like him as a 2nd/3rd scorer type. He cannot be the #1 on a good team IMO.

COMMENT: Filling the Harrington role for the Illini right now and doing it pretty well. Deadly shooter who needs to broaden his game as he gets older.

COMMENT: Boyd is miscast as a frontline player. He just isn't THAT good of a shooter and doesn't have the diversive game to really help if he is playing nearly 30 minutes/game. He should be a bench player.

COMMENT: I haven't seen him much but his numbers look ok if he can shoot better.

COMMENT: His role on the team has broadened but he is basically the same player...a shooter that really doesn't shoot the ball well enough to be all that good.

COMMENT: Brown has bounced between the #1 and #2 spots with the injury to Williams. He has not played particularly well this year, shooting at just a 34% clip. I believe he is one of those players like an Allen Iverson that really isn't a shooter but rather a scorer and he needs the ball in his hands. He will play better as the year goes on.

COMMENT: Designated shooter and not much else.

COMMENT: An aggressive player who gets to the line a lot but needs to get under control.

COMMENT: Energy player who doesn't bring a lot of numbers to the court, but is a decent intangibles guy.

COMMENT: Designated shooter who has not shot well.

COMMENT: Athletic player still finding his game at this level.

COMMENT: Well regarded but just not any good at this point. Horrible shooting and terrible assist/turnover rate.

COMMENT: Like Luber, he is being fed too much too fast. He has been a turnover machine to this point.

COMMENT: Ick.

COMMENT: Wow, how IU has fallen.

COMMENT: The small forward position in the Big Ten just isn't very good to be frank. There are very few of your classic 6-6/6-7 slashing scorer types. Powell could probably be considered a power forward but someone from Illinois had to go here, so Powell was the man (some might argue that 7-2 Nick Smith is really the "small forward" for the Illini). Powell doesn't have great across the board peripherals, but the man makes a huge percentage of his shots (62% at last notice) despite a fair number of attempts. This has a tremendous amount of value to a team.

COMMENT: A really nice offensive player. He can score from inside or out. He passes the ball well. He hits his throws. He can handle the ball a little. .

COMMENT: Robinsin has made steady progress through the years. He still isn't much of an outside shooter and is still a bit wild with the ball, but he does everything else very well and is a really solid overall player.

COMMENT: Moye is a really nice role player. However, he doesn't have the breadth of talent to be a front line player. As his repsonsibilities have risen, his efficiency has declined for this very reason. Much of Moye's value comes in his tremendous offensive rebouding ability.

COMMENT: I originally had him at big guard, but was told by an Iowa fan that he really has been playing more at the SF position, so here he is. He is still not very efficient at this point (which seems to be a trend under Alford). He isn't a great shooter, isn't very strong from the line, and has a marginal assist/turnover ratio. Talented, but still not refined.

COMMENT: He was a pretty good emerging player but decided that PSU was not the right place for him to develop.

COMMENT: A pretty athletic player who "gets a lot done" in his time on the court. Still, the fact that his numbers rate this highly tells you all you need to know about the small forwards in the Big Ten this year.

COMMENT: OK player but his lack of shooting ability (both from the field and the line) will hold him back until he improves.

COMMENT: Has not had a good year to this point, though I believe he has been injured. Bauer is a very active player with a wide range of skills. I expect him to improve as the year goes on, but I doubt that he will ever have the court discipline to ever be considered an above average player.

COMMENT: Crummy free throw shooter but otherwise looks like a decent young player.

COMMENT: Gaines was horrible last year but has improved to at least be a passable bench player.

COMMENT: Really made strides last year, but has been marginal offensively this year. People don't seem to recognize what a terrible passer he is.

COMMENT: Pretty good scorer who is hurt by a poor AST/TO ratio. I expect him to rank higher by the end of the season.

COMMENT: What the heck happened here? Anderson has gone from an all-league player to a complete disappointment. One would guess that he will turn things around, but when a dropoff is this large, you wonder if there are other issues at work.

COMMENT: Not much to like yet at this point, but the sample size is very small.

COMMENT: He just flat out stinks. Alford finally seems to be wising up to the realities of his game.

COMMENT: Technically, he qualifies based on playing 10 minutes + per game, though if he doesn't play again I probably won't keep him in the ratings. Tucker is simply a tremendous player and I think you could make a case for him being one of the best handful of players in the league.

COMMENT: An easy choice for most improved player in the Big Ten. He was a dreadful player the last couple of years but has made himself into one of the better offensive players around. I expect this rating to fall a bit as the conference season goes on, but the improvement does look real.

COMMENT: Is compared to Rickert a lot for obvious reasons, but I think he is already a better offensive player. He is a black hole on offense which causes too many turnovers, but he puts so many points on the board (gobs of free throws) that it makes him a valuable offensive player in terms of both production and efficiency.

COMMENT: Isn't a very good defender in some respects, but he is a truly valuable offensive player. He can shoot the ball, he hits the glass, he is a pretty good passer, he gets to the line and makes his throws.

COMMENT: Despite his high ranking, I still don't hold him in much esteem as a player. I believe he is one of those guys that has shot the ball well in his garbage attempts, but as his shooting percentage falls, he is going to drop in these rankings like a rock.

COMMENT: Keep in mind that these numbers were compiled a few games ago, so his recent big games are not yet factored in. Has improved steadily in his time at Wisconsin and subjectively would rank at or near the top of the power forwards.

COMMENT: I placed him at power forward though he has been playing a lot more wing as of late and could certainly be placed among the small forwards. He is still only receiving bit minutes but he has shot the ball well and rebounded pretty well on the offensive glass. Needs to improve his passing consistency.

COMMENT: Still just a banger but has improved every year. He will never take on a larger role, but he is the guy you can win with in limited minutes.

COMMENT: I haven't seen him much so can't comment too much, but I do know he is a horrible horrible FT shooter.

COMMENT: Very similiar to Mathis in terms of production. He doesn't receive heavy minutes and may drop off the list as the season progresses.

COMMENT: His numbers have dropped again. While it is possible that it is still working his way back from his injuries last year, it is more probable that he has struggled with more responsibility, something that is pretty typical.

COMMENT: Athletic young player still learning the game. Horrible passer.

COMMENT: It is right about here where we start hitting the players who just aren't helping you anymore. Andreas is shooting the ball well, but he rarely shoots and his % is largely small sample size IMO. I don't like him.

COMMENT: Tremdously athletic and raw post player who is hard to get a handle on. His shooting percentage is obscene but he doesn't look like much of a player right now. Still, there is enough there that makes you believe he could one day explode if he puts it together.

COMMENT: Deane is listed as a point guard, though he really isn't one with the emergence of McKnight. Either way, the guy can play. Despite playing only 27 minutes per game in Purdue's balanced attack, he is incredibly productive. People think of him as a perimeter gunner, though if you look at his numbers, you see that he is actually more effective in transition and as a mid-range scorer. Combined with much improved ball handling and an ability to get to the line, he is arguably the most explosive player in the league.

COMMENT: Harris is not a natural point guard, but has been an offensive force this season. His perimeter shot fell off once Big Ten season began, but he was solid in all facets of the game. Though he does not distribute the ball in the classic point guard manner due to the swing offense, his AST/TO ratio remains good due to solid ball security. His future is bright.

COMMENT: Hill is really a shooting guard that is playing a bit of point (along with forward Alan Anderson). Still, despite being forced to play out of position, he continues to produce at a high level. His handle is still a bit loose to be handling the ball as much as he does and he isn't the prettiest player around, but just a good solid shooter who knows how to put the ball in the hoop.

COMMENT: When you start weeding out the non-true points listed above him and start looking at his performance subjectively, you may be looking at the best point guard in the Big Ten already. Brown's only true weakness is that he doesn't get to the line as much as you might like and hasn't shot well from the line when he has gotten there. Outstanding decision maker for a young player. Exceptionally explosive.

COMMENT: Wow, what a surprise, another point guard that really isn't one. He is however just a good basketball player. He gets my vote for player that suffered the most from the talent around him. I think he is much better than these numbers show as I think he was forced to be such a focal point of the offense that his turnovers and shooting percentage suffered. He is a good perimeter shooter who is brutally strong and can take anybody to the rack.

COMMENT: A good solid player that nobody has heard of (yet). He shoots the ball well from the perimeter, but doesn't just hang around outside either. He hits his throws. He rebounds a little bit. There just isn't much here not to like. However, as teams began focusing on him, his game did suffer a bit which isn't atypical for a freshman. I like him better than Horton.

COMMENT: Coverdale's peripherals continue to look solid. The only reason he doesn't rank as high as you might think is due to a shooting slump. Coverdale never did adjust to his role as an off-guard/combo-guard with the Hoosiers. His shooting might point to the lack of Jeffries in the lane clearing things outside.

COMMENT: Strickland played very well early and worked his way into major playing time. However, like many freshmen he struggled at times when he hit conference play. All in all however, solid play from a freshman point.

COMMENT: One of the most extreme players in the Big Ten. A very solid ballhandler passer with a tremendous amount of assists for his limited playing time, but literally does NOTHING else.

COMMENT: Still feeling his way around the college game, but came on strong late in the year. Great defender but a terrible foul shooter. To think we already have Brown, Parker, Strickland, and Williams as solid freshman point guards, and we haven't even gotten to players like Horner, Horton, McKnight, and Wade.

COMMENT: Doesn't do anything especially well yet, but doesn't do anything terribly poor either. He was never eye-opening, but simply gradually played better and better as he got more comfortable. He will never be a big scorer IMO, but he is one of those guys that is going to have his fingerprints all over the boxcore.

COMMENT: Burleson hurt his team again this year. The guy cannot shoot but that trivial little detail doesn't seem to stop him. Limited players need not be bad players. Limited players that don't know they are limited are bad players.

COMMENT: Was heralded as a difference maker for the Wolverines and is obviously a talented player (and a huge improvement over Avery Queen). Still, right now he is vastly overrated despite his solid raw production. His shot selection is awful and he takes a ton of terrible shots, resulting in a terrible shooting percentage. He also led the league in turnovers with over 100, a totally unacceptable number. If he was a player on a less than talented team who was forced to take on more than he should have (like say Brent Darby), I could probably live with his numbers. But, when you have solid talent around you in Abram, Robinson, Blanchard, Graham, etc. there is no excuse for running around out of control making poor decisions and chucking up shots left and right. Once he matures and gets under control, I would guess he would be pretty good (perhaps even as good as his rep).

COMMENT: Contrast Horner to Horton. Really, there isn't much separating them as players, but because Michigan got off to a hot start, Horton was the guy who got the pub. Has good peripheral numbers but struggled with his shot. Once he figures out where he can get his shots, I think he will be fine.

COMMENT: It took a while for McKnight to settle down, but took control of the Purdue backcourt. He has no perimeter shot right now but makes up for it with solid decision making and good defensive toughness. Does the parade of freshman point guards ever end?

COMMENT: Would probably be a more than decent player if he had more discretion from long range. Handle is still marginal for a point guard. I still believe he would be a better shooting guard than point guard. Like many on the PSU team, Watkins is just a guy being forced to play more of a role than he can handle at this level.

COMMENT: Doesn't look like he can play upon my limited viewing, but still too early to tell. Indicative of Minnesota's backcourt problems that he was looked to late in the year.

COMMENT: Highly thought of by some but struggled last year as well. He was hurt early in the year as well. Just a dreadful shooter right now.

COMMENT: Mr. Irrelevant. Got some playing time as the year went on....but shouldn't have.

COMMENT: Lowe has long been one of my favorite Big Ten players and a regular on my All-Underrated Team. After missing last season, Lowe has come back strong this year to put up very good numbers. He is a strong player who takes good shots and very effective getting to the line. He also gives the Boilers a stronger defensive presence and some toughness that was missing last year. His injury late in the year took its toll on the Boilers.

COMMENT: Like Dee Brown, a strong case can be made for Wright already being tops at his position in the conference. Just a darn good overall player. Once he tightens up his handle, he will be a star (if he isn't already). Wright missed a handful of games with some injury problems, but talent wise is as good as anyone in the league.

COMMENT: Young has always been a guy that subjectively looked good, but his numbers have never backed that up...until the latter half of the Big Ten season when he really came into his own. A tough player with some versatility. He has become one of my favorite players.

COMMENT: Leslie played the point last year and played well until given the starting job. This year, unencumbered by ballhandling duties, he has been turned loose as a scorer. Leslie is very quick and creates a lot off the dribble which offsets being a mediocre shooter. Leslie has been a nice productive player for the Hawks.

COMMENT: A versatile player who can play either guard position. Head got off to a slow start due to injury, but played very well as the season progressed. Will do fine when/if given a bigger role on the team.

COMMENT: Horton got the press, but this fella was the best freshman on the Wolverine team IMO and is one of the more underrated players in the league. He is a bit loose with the ball, but once that tightens up, you are going to have a versatile and dangerous offensive player. A lot like Robinson overall as a player (but better offensively and worse defensively).

COMMENT: Hargrow could have also been put at small forward as he is more or less a combo swing player. Either way, he has been a surprise scoring leader source for the Gophers. Hargrow is a good solid shooter who doesn't make a ton of mistakes. However, much of his value comes in his ability to get to the free throw line.

COMMENT: His ranking fell considably once his shooting percentage came down to earth. He isn't very offensively diverse, but in addition to his role as a shooter, he makes good decisions with the ball (3 to 1 AST/TO). No, he isn't the best shooting guard in the league, but he is the kind of guy you win titles with if he is a supporting player.

COMMENT: Owens has gone from a truly poor offensive player to a decent one. He has continued to learn how to create shots and is a good free throw shooter. He still can play out of control, but finds a way to make it work for him.

COMMENT: Just as last year, still just a shooter for the most part. Chambliss takes a ton of shots, about 2/3 of which are 3's. Deadly from the line. He is better than I thought he would be, but not someone that can be relied on as a focal point of a team. Would look great as a third option type on a good team.

COMMENT: I've always liked Connolly and had high hopes for him earlier this year. He wasn't bad, but really is just your run of the mill shooting guard as he doesn't do anything great.

COMMENT: I felt that Torbert was really overrated last year. He has improved this year, but still isn't all that good given his hype. He isn't much of a shooter and doesn't see the floor very well, but as long as he can create inside and in the mid-range and defends as hard as he does, he has some value.

COMMENT: Teague is a solid designated shooter, but offers little else at this early stage of his career.

COMMENT: Hated him last year. Hate him this year. Good perimeter shooter but is still just an out of control gunner who refuses to pass the ball.

COMMENT: While at Northwestern, I heard many people claim that they believed Johnson was a great player stuck on a bad team. I have never thought he was anything above average. Shoots the ball like a football player (though his 3-point % is good).

COMMENT: Poor shooting but really didn't play enough to draw too many conclusions.

COMMENT: If he is hitting the long range bomb, he is passable as a role player. This year, he often didn't and had zero value.

COMMENT: As often happens, as a guy plays more, his efficiency numbers drop. Nondescript player.

COMMENT: Injured early and highly thought of, but just didn't play very well.

COMMENT: I'm sure his mother loves him, but he can't play Big Ten basketball.

COMMENT: Despite how crummy his numbers look, I actually think he has a decent future as he is very active and does some things on the court that he can build on.

COMMENT: Exploded during the Big Ten season to become close to an elite level player. Plays essentially a point forward spot for MSU which results in a very high turnover total (relative to small forwards). Anderson is a good passer and has improved his overall shooting. Though he isn't a great perimeter shooter he gets to the line quite a bit to offset this weakness. I wasn't a fan, but have quickly become one.

COMMENT: Bauer just continues to steadily improve despite coming off the bench for part of the year. His overall shooting percentage is still a bit low as I think he is too content to fire from beyond the arc, but he puts some points on the board and has an underrated floor game. I love his energy. Needs a haircut.

COMMENT: A small forward in a big guard's body. Moye is a tremendous rebounder for a player his size. As he received more time, he played better (or was it the other way around). Just a tough player who doesn't hurt you and can get you some tough baskets inside.

COMMENT: Another step up this year for Penney. What is most impressive is that his AST/TO ratio used to be his big bugaboo. This year, his ratio is over one and he leads the Badgers in assists, helping him become a more complete player. Kirk has done a nice job of not forcing things which has resulted in limited shots at times. He didn't shoot as well from long range as I thought, but is still a terrific collegiate player.

COMMENT: Kiefer is a bit player that simply had a very solid all around season. He isn't as good as his TOE would indicate, though he is still a valuable bench player.

COMMENT: Very active player who has always struck you as being better than his overall numbers showed. However, I think it is now safe to say that he is what he is, a streaky skilled player that simply doesn't play under enough control to be considered an great player. He brings a lot of energy to the floor, but just has too many weaknesses (perimeter shooting and decision making) to rate much higher. Excellent defender.

COMMENT: I have never been a fan of Worley's...big time body...so-so game. His overall game is decent, except for the fact that he is a turnover machine, robbing his team of valuable possessions. Still could be a good player if he could clean this aspect of his game up.

COMMENT: Was an almost total zero last year, so improving to average is a step up. Is a fairly versatile player. Could help a good team off the bench. He is a good passer and if he improves his perimeter shot, will be pretty good.

COMMENT: I listed him at SG last year, but is playing the small forward position in a 3 guard offense, much like Penney. Only difference from last year to this year is that he isn't shooting as well from behind the arc. Physically looks like Penney and began his career as a similar player, but Penney broadened his game. Hornsby has not.

COMMENT: Fairly promising player who didn't like sitting on the bench , probably pouted a bit, didn't play as well, and then quit the team.

COMMENT: Bit player who does a little bit of everything except pass (4 assists in 260 minutes) .

COMMENT: Welcome to the Big Ten. Like many young players, had an outstanding non-conference season but discovered just how tough the Big Ten. He is another good looking freshman though. He has good range on his jumper and is a solid passer for a young swing player.

COMMENT: We are now getting into the range at which players cease to become useful. There are still players below that I would consider good players, but that is due to their production. Guys who aren't overly productive (like Esselink) AND have marginal TOE ratings don't have a ton of value. He is one of those active players who appears to be doing something to help you...until you look at the box score.

COMMENT: Garnered league mention last year which was totally undeserved in my opinion. However, his game totally fell apart this year. He has to be on drugs or having girlfriend problems or something (just kidding as I have no idea if he has any personal issues). Just doesn't shoot the ball well enough to be considered anything more than below-average in my book. Someone tell him to move in.

COMMENT: Not ready to play yet.

COMMENT: Cook came on like gangbusters last year and has elevated his play even further this season. In my mind, he is the runaway POTY in the Big Ten. Cook has always been effective on the wing at times, but is playing more in the post this season and is a matchup nightmare for just about everybody. AST/TO rate is still mediocre, but the guy puts points on the board, which garners him the top efficiency rating in the Big Ten.

COMMENT: I had him listed as a SF before the Big Ten season started, but moved him to PF as that is essentially where he spent most of the season. Bracey Wright, Daniel Horton and Dee Brown have gotten the pub, but Alando has been right there with them as the top frosh in the conference in a great year for first year players. Tucker is arguably the best offensive rebounder in the Big Ten, giving the Badgers their first player of this type since perhaps Cory Blackwell. This has resulted in a high shooting percentage.

COMMENT: Will never be an offensive option and can be sloppy with the ball, but Anagonye is perhaps the best banger/garbage player in the league. He is a good solid player due to his strength and willingness to use that strength. Works hard on the glass and is an effective finisher under the hoop.

COMMENT: Blanchard has always been a high profile player, but last year he really scuffled along at times. He is taking a ton of shots this year, but has shot the ball well from beyond the arc in particular. He is a great rebounder for his size, though still doesn't pass the ball as well as he should. Probably the second best power forward in the league after Cook when all is considered.

COMMENT: Wilkinson is a terrific player who suffers due to the depth of power forwards in the Big Ten this year. He struggled early with his shot, especially from long range, but continued to improve his overall game to keep his efficiency rating right where it was last year. When his shot started falling, you had yourself a marvelous player. Wilkinson is a surprisingly effective offensive rebounder for a guy without big hops. He could be put at center, where he more or less played much of the year, where he would rank 4th in TOE, but probably rank as the second best of the group.

COMMENT: He shot the ball very well early, which distorted his early numbers. As his sample size grew larger, he came back down to earth. Still, I like him as a very good role player.

COMMENT: Dials put up great numbers in limited time as a freshman. He missed most of the year this year (which means his numbers did not have a chance to level out in Big Ten play like most players). His loss basically ruined any chance OSU had at having a good season.

COMMENT: Newton got off to a miserable start, but played better during the Big Ten season. He is a lousy shooter for a guy that should clean up in the post against many opponents, but is long and athletic and is a guy you have to contain. Despite some hype, I don't view him as being an all-conference type player.

COMMENT: Had a horrible horrible start, but finally got things going about mid-season. I think the big thing for him is that he just doesn't want to do the dirty work inside that a player of his skills should be thriving with. There really is little to separate Rickert from Brian Cook in terms of skill, but Cook has embraced his ability to dominate in the post, while Rickert spends half of the time roaming around the perimeter and the rest shooting fadeaways in the lane. I realize that he has the ability to play outside, but until Rickert decides to play for Minnesota and not the NBA, he just isn't going to be the star he should be.

COMMENT: I thought we would be one of the top 10 or so players in the Big Ten this year, but his play has regressed totally for whatever the reason. Still wandered around a bit on the perimeter more than I would like to see, but never put things together this year and was a key reason that MSU disappointed.

COMMENT: Designated bruiser/defender inside. I like him as he doesn't take a ton of shots away from his teammates. I believe he gets a lot out of limited basketball skills.

COMMENT: Biggest hope is that he doesn't hurt you too much. Just a body.

COMMENT: Production has gone up but efficiency has gone down, perhaps in part due to the increased role he is playing on his team. Probably would be better off if he didn't look to shoot as much and became more of a role player (but didn't have that choice with OSU this year).

COMMENT: Unlike Egekeze who has a crummy rating because he doesn't do anything, Jagla's numbers stink because he does a lot of things poorly. For instance, he shot a whopping 12% from three point range. So, it was probably a rare occasion when he attempted one right? Wrong. He took 42 attempts from behind the arc. WHY IN GOD'S NAME WOULD YOU KEEP SHOOTING THEM???!! He flat out sucks.