For those who don’t know the RAPTOR++, it is a tool for the pro league giving a grade/value to each player based on his ratings and efficiency.
It has been received quite well by the community despite few known flaws (defense, I am looking at you!)
I won’t recreate this process for the NCAA since players value is irrelevant as you don’t trade. We could discuss a rating based on stats and team performance but I am pretty sure the game already does that when giving awards.
However, before the season begins, I wanted to propose you an overview of the best (or 2 bests) player by position from the team controlled. The selection was made purely on the ratings and once the season starts, the performance will probably proves me wrong.
Apologies for the pictures - just picked random one
Point Guard
The Point Guard position is by far the most talented but there is one boy playing at an another level : Tom Thompson from Memphis.
Marcos can be grateful as he has an already CSL ready player to play with : Best passer (62) of the promotion (15 teams) by far with a really good handle (59), high IQ (65) and discipline (77). You have there the perfect floor general who can also score, rebound and steal.
Expect him to be drafted next year.
Shooting Guard
2 guys for the shooting guard : Kriss Bennett from Memphis and Alex Rawlings from UNLV.
Kriss Bennett and Tom Thompson should be one of the deadliest back court in the all country. Bennett has no real weakness and is an remarkable stealer who will be amazing to see in a full court press system. Great rebounder for a SG also. If Memphis doesn’t make it to the big dance, shame on you Marcos!
Without a doubt, Alex Rawlings should become one of the best scorer in the Mountain West Conference. On top of that, he can do about everything well and from the two side of the floor. Fun fact? He is only freshman…
Small Forward
Alabama didn’t see the NCAA tournament for a couple of years but that could change with Sean McCreight in the team.
Great scorer (44), elite defender (59), Sean has the all package to make the Alabama state dream again.
Power Forward
Will Abraham Love from Creighton average a double-double this season? Well, it wouldn’t surprise me. He is also an elite blocker and defender and should terrorize the big East this year.
Special mention to Antonio Rhymer from UNLV who will be dominant from athleticism point of view (96!)
Center
We conclude this selection with 2 centers : Kenny McClintock from California and Chris Hite from Texas.
McClintock should be the central part of the Golden Bears defense for his final year. Strong rebounder and high DRFL capabilities (91). Hite has a really similar profile for Texas but with more Athleticism.
For conclusion, here is the grade for each team by simply combining the 15 players rating.
Memphis 584
Massachusetts 565
UNLV 535
Alabama 533
California 533
North Dakota 532
Nebraska 531
Texas 528
Creighton 525
San Antonio 518
Boston College 517
Drexel 515
Lehigh 515
Cal St. Northridge 510
Wisconsin-Green Bay 507
Marquette 506
Florida State 496
Sorry Brett, it seems your team is indeed quite weak or really young!
2028
