Who is the greatest COLLEGE basketball player of all time...

[Greenbacks]

Oscar Robertson, F-G, Cincinnati (79-9, .898; 33.8 ppg, 15.2 rpg, 53.5 FG%, 78 FT%)
Averaged at least 29 points and 10 rebounds per game each of his three years in the NCAA tourney. Led the country in scoring all three varsity seasons. First player to lead the nation's scorers in both his sophomore and junior seasons. Ranked among the nation's top 20 in rebound percentage and field-goal percentage all three seasons. The textbook definition of an all-around player also ranked among the leaders in free-throw percentage in 1958 (33rd) and 1959 (35th). Had six games of at least 50 points, including a school-record 62 against North Texas State and 56 when he personally outscored Seton Hall (118-54). Amassed 33 consecutive double-doubles (double figures in scoring and rebounding).

 

[Greenbacks]

Jerry Lucas, C, Ohio State (78-6, .929; 24.3 ppg, 17.2 rpg, 62.4 FG%)
Final Four Most Outstanding Player in 1960 and 1961. Three-time Big Ten Conference MVP led the nation in field-goal percentage all three seasons from 1960 through 1962. Paced the country in rebounding in 1961 and 1962 after finishing 11th in 1960. Ranked among the nation's leading scorers in 1960 (8th), 1961 (11th) and 1962 (38th) and 43rd in free-throw percentage in 1962. Lucas departed with the three best single-season rebounding totals in Big Ten history. He became the first player ever to gain five individual national statistical titles in a career (two for rebounding and three for shooting). He had 20 games with at least 20 rebounds and managed streaks of 38 and 24 consecutive double-doubles (double figures in scoring and rebounding).

 

[Greenbacks]

Ralph Sampson, C, Virginia (112-23, .830; 16.9 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 3.5 bpg, 56.8 FG%)
Named national player of the year by AP, UPI and USBWA in 1981, 1982 and 1983, and by NABC in 1982 and 1983. Wooden Award winner in 1982 and 1983. Naismith Award winner in 1981, 1982 and 1983. NCAA unanimous first-team All-American in 1981, 1982 and 1983. Three-time ACC Player of the Year ranked among the nation's top 15 rebounders in 1980 (15th), 1981 (10th), 1982 (15th) and 1983 (8th). Leading rebounder and second-leading scorer for third-place team in 1981 NCAA Tournament (29-4 record). NIT Most Valuable Player in 1980.

 

[Enfuego]

Patrick O'Bryant

 

[Firehorn]

David Robinson in the top 10.

 

[Enfuego]

Gerald Glass

 

[Firehorn]

The late 90s Georgetown duo of Boubacar Aw and Ya Ya Dia

 

[JakeT.]

IMO Pete Maravich is the wrong answer. He's the greatest scorer in college basketball history probably. Guy could shoot. What he didn't do is play a lick of defense. His teams never won anything in college or pro ball. His teammates apparently didn't like him because he wouldn't pass. He's Stephon Marbury with a prettier shot. I think the guy is great to watch and he's among the elite scorers to ever play the game but to be great you need to win. You need to play defense. You need to be a complete player. Pete wasn't that.

 

[JakeT.]

James Harden would be my best Pete comparison in current day. Harden's on a more talented team than Pete ever was but he fits the mold. Curry/Klay are close as well even though Kerr has them at least putting in effort defensively now.

 

[Dr.T]

You can't go wrong saying Alcindor. I grew up on the east coast and hated those UCLA teams because they won so much. Alcindor won 3 titles and went 88-2. He played offense and defense. He was a big man who made his FT's as well. Pete played no defense. Pete's last college game was a loss to Army in the NIT (75-68).

Ralph Sampson was the most overrated player in college. Never made it to the finals and never even won the ACC Tournament. He would rather play 20 feet from the basket instead of dominating inside. His son Robert averaged about 5 points per game playing at Ga Tech this year as a senior.

 

[FelixUnder]

Larry Bird took Indiana St to the Finals before mid-majors were competing. There was not a whole lot of talent surrounding him.

 

[JohnnyMac]

It's Alcindor.

 

[Enfuego]

Yinka Dare

 

[slapshot]

Vladimir

 

[CHOPTALK]

Lebron

 

[CarolinaKid]

Chop james never went to college

 

[CarolinaKid]

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[cloverleaf]

Most entertaining: Pistol Pete

Most valuable: Big Lew

 

[CarolinaKid]

i seen pete play one time as a nba player against golden state, dint he shoot fouls shot under handed back then

 

[Akillies]

IMO Pete Maravich is the wrong answer. He's the greatest scorer in college basketball history probably. Guy could shoot. What he didn't do is play a lick of defense. His teams never won anything in college or pro ball. His teammates apparently didn't like him because he wouldn't pass. He's Stephon Marbury with a prettier shot. I think the guy is great to watch and he's among the elite scorers to ever play the game but to be great you need to win. You need to play defense. You need to be a complete player. Pete wasn't that.

petes best attribute was his passing, the reason lsu didnt win, and pete didnt have more assists and had to shoot so much was all the same, his teammates sucked