Thread: SI.com lists Top 16 Freshman

Luke Winn of SI.com joined the list making today and named his Top 16 Impact Freshman in the upcoming basketball season.

Of course, Kentucky had some honorees.

#8

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

SF, Kentucky

Perhaps the toughest competitor in the Class of 2011, Kidd-Gilchrist will command minutes in the Wildcats' loaded rotation due to his defense. He'll be a valuable glass-crasher from the wing and raise the team's overall energy level whenever he's in the game -- no matter if he comes off the bench or cracks the starting lineup.

#4

Anthony Davis

PF/C, Kentucky

Davis is a former guard who had a late growth spurt to 6-foot-10 and emerged as the top-ranked prospect in the Class of 2011 by both Rivals and Scout.com. He should have a major defensive impact -- he can score, too, but the Wildcats have plenty of offensive options -- before becoming a top-three pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

#3

Marquis Teague

PG, Kentucky

John Calipari's run of success over the past four seasons (135 wins and two Final Four trips at UK and Memphis combined) has been powered by his point guards, and the speedy Teague is the latest phenom. He's thought to be an even more promising NBA prospect than was his older brother, Jeff, who starred at Wake Forest and then was drafted 19th overall by the Hawks in 2009.


Am I the only surprised that this list is out of order?

Also, don't you think Kyle Wiltjer will be using a lot of this stuff as "bulletin board material?"

Wow...I had respect for Luke too. Seeing these 'experts' preseason opinions is really eye opening.