Brandon Jennings, Arizona Point Guard: Jerryd Bayless is gone, but if Chase Budinger returns, Jennings' number of assists should increase. He'll be great for Arizona.
A.J. Price, Connecticut Point Guard: Price's knee is a big question mark since he tore his ACL in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. If he comes back strong, UConn should be one of the best squads in America.
Terrence Williams, Louisville Forward: Williams is a box score filler and that won't change in 2008-09.
B.J. Mullens, Ohio State Center: He's the top incoming freshman according to Rivals.com and will live up to the hype for the one year he's at OSU. His versatility will allow him to put up big numbers.
A.J. Ogilvy, Vanderbilt Center: Shan Foster and his ability to take a game over is gone, so Ogilvy is now that guy. Averaging 20 points per game is not out of the question.
Honorable Mention
Dominic James, Marquette Point Guard
Jrue Holiday, UCLA Guard
Eric Maynor, VCU Point Guard
Jack McClinton, Miami(FL) Guard
Samardo Samuels, Louisville Forward
Player of the Year
Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina Forward
Freshman of the Year
Demar DeRozan, USC Guard
Coach of the Year
Mike Brey, Notre Dame
Most Improved Player
Josh Heytvelt, Gonzaga
*An updated list will surely be posted closer to the 2008-09 season*
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