16. 6'7'' Texas A&M Senior Josh Carter
It's not too often a 50 percent three-point shooter regresses by 12 percent in a single season, but Josh Carter saw a tremendous drop in his long range accuracy in 2008. Once Acie Law graduated, Carter faced opposing team's best defenders which definitely hurt his shot.
If coach Mark Turgeon can work with Carter to get him open looks, he could be looking at an All-Conference performer.
17. 6'6'' Virginia Tech Senior A.D. Vassallo
Few players launch threes as often as A.D. Vassallo, but with his long distance capabilities, Vassallo has all the right to put up each one of the 215 three-pointers he attempted in 2008. The senior's propensity to shoot translates into a smooth 16.9 ppg scoring average.
After an NCAA Tournament snub in 2008, Vassallo will shoot the Hokies into the NCAA Tournament.
18. 6'6'' Oklahoma State Sophomore James Anderson
In a conference filled with outstanding freshmen last year, James Anderson didn't always stand out. But a lack of Big 12 big names means it's time for the sophomore to stand out.
The Sooner led his team in scoring as a freshman and returns as the conference's fifth best scorer.
19. 6'7'' Tennessee Freshman Scotty Hopson
Bruce Pearl has a problem, albeit a great problem to have, but a problem nonetheless. What is he to do with a senior who's the best winger in the country and a freshman who enters Knoxville as a tremendous talent, but also a wing?
The solution? Put senior Tyler Smith at the two and newcomer Scotty Hopson at the three. Hopson is a prolific scorer who by the end of the year will probably be flirting with the top five.
20. 6'6'' Siena Junior Edwin Ubiles
The MAAC gets some love finally with Edwin Ubiles. One of two conference Player of the Year candidates for the Saints, Ubiles emerged as a solid scorer his sophomore season.
The junior put up 17 ppg while shooting 52 percent from the field and 42 percent from three. Ubiles dramatically improved his three point shooting from his freshman to sophomore season by 15 percent.
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