Top 5 Freshmen....... not named OJ or Love

Well folks, arguably the most entertaining sport is back and to the delight of this 2-seamer contributor the freshman crop looks impressive. I don't know if my love for college hoops is driven by the fact that it is fun to watch basketball where the guys actually give effort, (Mr. Stern are you listening), or the fact that in November I love bracketology, but college hoops is back!

I have outlined five players that are show stoppers at the collegiate level and I am encouraging to catch them before they jump to the NBA next year to ride the pine next to Penny Hardaway.

Eric Gordon out of Indiana. Yes folks finally Indiana has a player that can shoot the lights out, but will also look for the opportunity to give you a facial while taking it hard to the rim. He's also partial to a mani/pedi down the lane as well.

Kyle Singler out of Duke. Ok, I know it is the token white guy, but what would you expect. He has the complete game; inside and outside. Don't look for him to give you a major dunk but he will be that guy with 18 points & 10 rebounds & 6 assists. Talented white dudes just love going to Duke. I think it's all the chicks in loafers.

Donte Green with Syracuse. He is one of 2 Mcdonalds all Americans driving Boeheim nuts, having to start a freshman. This kid is a baller. At 6' 11'' he can jump out of the gym or take you behind the arc and shoot with confidence. Plus his name is Donte, spelled without any unnecessary punctuation, and that's always appreciated.

Derrick Rose with Memphis. The kid can flat out handle the rock. He is perfect fit for Calipari's attacking offense, and should be an easy 15 points and 12 assists guy. Rose is the prototypical Calipari one-and-done player.

Michael Beasley. Any kid out of Massachusetts that chooses to go to Kansas St. must have some issues, but at the end of the day he is a complete show stopper.

Please take some time to watch these great teenagers before some agent inflates their ego and convinces them it is time to go pro before they can drink a beer legally, and have the chance to sleep with sluttier white women they won't have to see in Intro to Psych 3 times a week.