It's time once again to revisit our college basketball player rankings, as we have hit at least the midpoint of the season and conference play is underway for all teams. We are barreling toward the madness that some people call March, and it may be that the numbers are the numbers. There is half a season's worth of data to tell us what's what. There may be a few players that fed off a weak non-conference slate and will fall off as the competition level plateaus.
The stats -- based on DraftKings scoring -- presented are through Saturday, January 10. Injuries have been factored in, and you can click the link for the latest injury news.
College Basketball Top Players - Midseason Top-30
1. Cameron Boozer, F, Duke (45.7 FP/G) 
Seasons often have a defining player and Boozer may be the guy for 2025-26. He has a ridiculously high floor and has only been held below 40 points (Saturday's win over SMU) once in last 10 games. He has a diversified offensive game and is a willing passer. This article does not pertain to NBA draft prospects, but I'd guess Boozer will be fine at the next level. He contributes to winning - both at Duke and for fantasy owners.
2. Caleb Wilson, F, North Carolina (42.9 FP/G) 
Wilson may have the higher ceiling compared to his fellow ACC freshman forward, Boozer. He has hit the 50-point plateau twice in the last two weeks, including 55.5 points in the conference opener against Florida State. He isn't consistently great as Boozer, but no one is. I have circled Feb. 7 on my calendar because that will the first meeting of Wilson and Boozer at Chapel Hill.
3. Joshua Jefferson, F, Iowa State (39.8 FP/G) 
I love forwards who can set up the offense, which is why I love Jefferson. The Cyclone forward opened Big 12 play with a triple-double against West Virginia and has dished out at least five assists in five of his last six games. The senior forward has cooled off from 3-point territory and has made just 22.2 percent of his long-range shots in his last six games. If he isn't hitting his jumpers, it more of a reason to pass the ball.
4. JT Toppin, F, Texas Tech (42.6 FP/G) 
It is a great year to be a forward in the Big 12. Toppin has opened conference play with three straight double-doubles and 40-point fantasy games. Like Jefferson, he is struggling from the perimeter and has not hit a 3-pointer in his last five games (seven attempts). Toppin is a deft passer like Jefferson, but he is a better paint scorer. Toppin was great last year and he has improved in 2025-26
5. A.J. Dybantsa, F, BYU (40.6 FP/G) 
It took the talented freshman about a month to find his place on the Cougar roster. He closed the non-conference slate with some dominant performance, including a 66.5-point game in a win over Eastern Washington. He has not hit those heights in conference play, but has averaged 39.9 through three games. BYU has won 12 straight games and Dybantsa combines with the more experience Cougars to make people think the team will be playing well into March.
6. Keyshawn Hall, F, Auburn (37.6 FP/G) 
Unlike the Big 12 forwards, Hall has started hitting his 3-pointers. The 6-7 forward has hit eight treys in three conference game. He continues to make his way to the free throw frequently and is the complete offensive package. Hall's numbers dipped when he hurt his foot in mid-December, but he has rebounded, both figuratively and literally. The UCF transfer is getting to the free throw line 8.7 times per game and converting 86.3 percent of his freebies.
7. Michael Ajayi, G/F, Butler (40.0 FP/G) 
Ajayi has been one of the biggest surprises in the nation. The Gonzaga transfer did not get much press when he made his way to Butler. He has been the best player in the Big East. There was some concern that he would slow down in conference play, but that has not been the case. He is setting up the offense more often (4.0 assists through three conference games), while continuing to score and rebound. Will we see an Ajayi triple-double?
8. PJ Haggerty, G, Kansas State (36.4 FP/G) 
The Wildcats are winless through three Big 12 games, but Haggerty has the continual green light. He has attempted at least 16 shots in all three losses and scored at least 30 fantasy points. He dominates the ball and has 16 assists to go along with his scoring. It might be a long season in Manhattan in terms of the Big 12 standings, but Haggerty will continue to produce excellent numbers.
9. Darrion Williams, F, North Carolina State (28.5 FP/G) 
After an excellent start, Williams seemed to lose his way in December. The Texas Tech transfer was held to single-digit scoring in five of six games. He has found his stroke in the last two games and has helped the Wolfpack to back-to-back wins with a combined 42 points. Williams has hit half of his 3-point attempts in the wins, which should open the court for the 6-6 senior.
10. Braden Smith, G, Purdue (36.5 FP/G) 
Smith made headlines last week by becoming the Big Ten's all-time leading assister. He passed Cassius Winston and has the all-time record in his sight. Bobby Hurley has the collegiate record with 1076 assists. Smith has 912 dimes. If the Boilermakers have 20 games remaining, then Smith will need to average 8.2 assists. He is currently averaging 9.8 dimes. Go for the record, Braden!
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11. Josh Hubbard, G, Mississippi State (33.2 FP/G) 
Speaking of all-time leaders, Hubbard is climbing the Mississippi State scoring charts. He recently passed Barry Stewart to become the ninth-leading scorer in school history and is within 47 points of sixth on the list. Hubbard is only a junior and could well become the team's all-time leading scorer, passing Jeff Malone, if he stays next season. Like Hall, Hubbard had an injury scare but ended up not even missing a game. He has taken 68 field goal attempts through three conference games.
12., Zuby Ejiofor, F, St. John's (36.0 FP/G) 
Ejiofor had a couple of huge games to close 2025 and open 2026. The Red Storm forward had 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in win over Georgetown, then had 33 points and 15 rebounds in a loss to Providence. He attempted 36 free throws (making 24) in the two games. The 6-9 senior has provided similar scoring and rebound as he did last year, but has nearly doubled his assists.
13. Labaron Philon, G, Alabama (35.2 FP/G) 
Although Philon left the Tide's recent loss to Vanderbilt with full body cramps, he was able to score 18 points before leaving. He is wonderful combination of high efficiency scoring and the ability to set up his teammates. The sophomore guard is converting 53.2 percent of his field goals on his way to 21.3 points and 5.1 assists. Alabama has a talented roster, but they will only go as far as Philon can take them.
14. Boopie Miller, G, SMU (39.6 FP/G) 
If anyone had questions about the point guard position for the Mustangs heading into the season, they have been answered by Miller. The 6-0 senior has taken a huge leap and is leading the team with 20.6 points on 48.1 percent from the field and 7.1 assists. He opened ACC play with a pair of 12-assist games before being held to three dimes in the loss to Clemson (Miller still scored 23 points). He has hit multiple 3-pointers in five straight games.
15. Christian Anderson, G, Texas Tech (37.1 FP/G)
If people thought the Red Raiders were going to a one-man team, they were mistaken. The 6-3 sophomore is adding to Toppin with 19.3 points on 48.4 percent from the field and 7.1 assists. Anderson is knocking down 42.0 percent of his 3-pointers and has already nailed 50 long-range shots. He has four double-doubles with assists, and had 19 points and 13 assists in the Big 12 opener against Oklahoma State.
16. Richie Saunders, G/F, BYU (33.8 FP/G)
With all of the attention on Dybantsa, it is easy to forget about his teammates. Saunders has made that somewhat difficult because he just keep making shots. The 6-5 wing is connecting on 40.9 percent of his 3-points on his way to 19.4 points. Saunders is adept at playing the passing lanes and is nabbing 2.2 steals. Through three Big 12 games, he is averaging 22.3 points and 8.3 rebounds as the Cougars have gone undefeated.
17. Amani Hansberry, F, Virginia Tech (36.7 FP/G) 
The 6-8 Hansberry fell one rebound shy of a double-double on Saturday against California that would have extended his dub-dub streak to five games. The upside is that the Hokies won the game to break into the win column in the ACC. Hansberry is averaging 16.1 points on 50.2 percent from the field, 9.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists. He has fouled out three times in his last seven games, so there is some downside.
18. Trey Kaufman-Renn, F, Purdue (31.4 FP/G)
After scoring 20.1 points as a junior, it was expected that TKR would be the leading scorer in the Big Ten as a senior. It hasn't happened, but the 6-8 forward has concentrated on rebounding and is leading the Boilermakers with 10.0 boards per game. We know he can score, but maybe he is waiting until Purdue really needs to him. Kaufman-Renn is still converting 57.1 percent of his field goals, just on lesser volume than last season.
19. Darius Acuff, G, Arkansas (33.8 FP/G) 
The difference between the top tier of freshman (see above) and Acuff is not as vast as one might think. The Razorback guard is leading the team with 19.9 points and 5.9 assists. He shoots efficiently and is converting 48.7 percent of his field goals and 43.2 percent from long range. Arkansas has a lot of variables on its roster, but coach John Calipari can count on Acuff every game.
20. Tyler Tanner, G, Vanderbilt (35.5 FP/G) 
Tanner has been another excellent surprise. The Commodore guard has taken over with Frankie Collins out with a knee injury and Duke Miles recently missing a game. Tanner was already on the ascent and has helped the team to an undefeated record with 17.3 points on 51.4 percent from the field and 5.4 assists. In conference play, he has boosted those numbers to 22.7 points and 8.0 assists.
21. Yaxel Lendeborg, F, Michigan (33.5 FP/G) 
It is relatively clear that Lendeborg will not be dominate like he did last season at UAB. We shouldn't overlook his contributions to the Wolverines in the early season. The 6-9 senior has three double-doubles and is averaging 14.7 points on 54.5 percent from the field, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Lendeborg is struggling from 3-point land of late and has only converted 2-of-13 (15.4 percent) of his long range shots through three conference games.
22. Juke Harris, G, Wake Forest (33.3 FP/G) 
Harris only started one game in his freshman season and could have been easily overlooked prior to his sophomore season. No one is overlooking Harris now. The 6-7 guard is leading the Demon Deacons with 20.4 points on 46.2 percent from the field and 6.3 rebounds. He is coming off back-to-back 28-point games in which he hit nine 3-pointers. Wake Forest has dropped four of five, but there will be no stopping Harris.
23. Malik Reneau, F, Miami (34.7 FP/G) 
The Miami native has been one of the steadiest scorers in the nation. He has not dipped below 14 points in any game. Conference play has been no deterrent for the 6-9 senior. He has led the Hurricanes to a 3-0 record with 21.3 points and 6.0 rebounds. The Indiana transfer hit less than 30 percent of his 3-pointers as a Hoosier, but has converted 37.8 percent his shots from the perimeter with Miami.
24. B.J. Edwards, G, SMU (34.0 FP/G)
With Miller and Edwards, the Mustangs have one of the most dynamic backcourts in the country. Because Edwards is a bit stronger on the boards than his smaller teammate, he is more of a threat to get a coveted triple-double. The 6-3 guard has two such performances this season, including a triple-double with steals in a win over Arkansas State. In early conference play, he has provided 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.3 steals.
25. Darryn Peterson, G, Kansas (34.5 FP/G) 
There is little doubt how talented Peterson is. The problem for him has been availability. He suffered through hamstring and quad injuries in his early career and his status seems to be game-to-game. He has been on the court for Big 12 play. The Jayhawks are just 1-2, but Peterson has provided 28.3 points and 6.0 rebounds. The trends are pointing up, but we'd like to see the future lottery pick stay healthy.
26. Henri Veesaar, F, North Carolina (34.7 FP/G)
After two seasons of mainly coming off the bench for Arizona, Veesaar transferred east to Chapel Hill. The native of Estonia has been a revelation with 16.2 points on 64.8 percent from the field with 9.2 rebounds. He has eight double-doubles. And if you think he just sits in the paint and scores around the basket, you'd be mistaken. Veesaar has connected on 51.2 percent of his 3-pointers.
27. Chad Baker-Mazara, G, USC (34.0 FP/G) 
USC came into the season with a lot of intriguing options. Baker-Mazara has taken the lead role and probably won't relent. The Auburn transfer is providing 19.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists. We might have been concerned after his first two games in the Big Ten after he scored a combined 16 points on 5-of-18 (27.8 percent) from the field. He bounced back with 28 points and a season-high eight assists in win over Minnesota.
28. Cameron Carr, G, Baylor (34.3 FP/G) 
People started to excited as Carr closed the non-conference slate with a pair of high-assist games. He had 16 assists in two wins as the Bears headed toward Big 12 play. The passing has gone away against better competition with just three assists in three Big 12 losses. Carr's scoring continues unabated with 17.3 points in the losses. Carr has only been held below 13 points once this season.
29. Cade Tyson, G, Minnesota (33.7 FP/G) 
Tyson opened the season with a 30-point game in a win over Gardner-Webb. He later had 38 points and 11 rebounds in win over Texas Southern. OK, Gardner-Webb and Texas Southern. What would he do against Big Ten competition? The 6-7 senior has not slowed down. Through three games, Tyson has averaged 20.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He has played all but seven available minutes in conference play.
30. David Punch, F, TCU (33.8 FP/G) 
Punch started 27 games as a freshman, but did not distinguish himself. He has brought a new attitude to his sophomore season with the Horned Frogs. He is providing 14.1 points on 52.8 percent from the field with 7.8 rebounds. The 6-7 forward has scored in double digits in 10 straight games, including all three conference games. TCU has dropped its last two games, despite a combined 30 points from Punch.
College Basketball Fantasy Rankings (30-100)
31. Tre Donaldson, G, Miami (33.7 FP/G)
32. Flory Bidunga, F, Kansas (33.5 FP/G)
33. Terrence Brown, G, Utah (33.2 FP/G)
34. Nate Bittle, F, Oregon (33.29 FP/G)
35. Bruce Thornton, G, Ohio State (35.0 FP/G)
36. Jaxon Kohler, F, Michigan State (32.4 FP/G)
37. Tarris Reed, F, Connecticut (33.9 FP/G)
38. Jeremy Fears, G, Michigan State (29.9 FP/G)
39. Ebuka Okorie, G, Stanford (33.4 FP/G)
40. Ja'Kobi Gillespie, G, Tennessee (31.88 FP/G)
Notes: There are some fiercesome bigs in this group. Bidunga led the Jayhawks when they were without Peterson and has continued to produce off the star guard. Bittle had an ankle injury in mid-December that limited his numbers, but has bounced back in conference play (19.3 points, 8.0 rebounds). Kohler and Reed have rebounded well. Fears is second in the Big Ten and the nation in assists with 8.8 per game.
41. Robert Wright, G, BYU (31.8 FP/G)
42. Nolan Winter, F, Wisconsin (31.7 FP/G)
43. Thomas Haugh, F, Florida (31.6 FP/G)
44. Filip Borovicanin, F, Xavier (30.0 FP/G)
45. Alex Condon, F, Florida (33.8 FP/G)
46. Dailyn Swain, F, Texas (32.7 FP/G)
47. Tre Carroll, F, Xavier (30.0 FP/G)
48. Bennett Stirtz, G, Iowa (30.7 FP/G)
49. Markus Burton, G, Notre Dame (29.8 FP/G)
50. Tamin Lipsey, G, Iowa State (31.8 FP/G)
Notes: Wright is the third of a productive trio of Cougars. It is no surprise that there are two Gator forwards this high. Both Haugh and Condon have been productive even as the Florida backcourt has been uneven. Expectations for Xavier were limited by Borovicanin has been a nice surprise as a point center while Carroll supplies the kind of fire that propelled FAU to the Final Four a couple of years ago. Stirtz is averaging 18.0 points on 50.0 percent from the field and 5.0 assists.
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51. Chase Ross, G, Marquette (29.6 FP/G)
52. Moe Odum, G, Arizona State (31.3 FP/G)
53. Mark Mitchell, F, Missouri (30.2 FP/G)
53. Otega Oweh, G, Kentucky (29.9 FP/G)
54. Nick Martinelli, F, Northwestern (35.4 FP/G)
55. Kingston Flemings, G, Houston (31.2 FP/G)
56. Lamar Wilkerson, G, Indiana (31.0 FP/G)
57. Tounde Yessoufou, F, Baylor (32.7 FP/G)
58. KJ Lewis, G, Georgetown (30.9 FP/G)
59. Quadir Copeland, G, North Carolina State (28.5 FP/G)
60. Rashaun Agee, F, Texas A&M (30.6 FP/G)
Notes: This group has some high performing players on teams that are struggling. Ross was expected to be the main for the Golden Eagles, but the team is struggling in his senior season. The Sun Devils just snapped a four-game losing streak, but Odum leads the team with 16.4 points and 6.4 assists. Oweh struggled through the early season, but seems to be turning things around for Kentucky. Losing also has not affected Martinelli's productivity. The four-year Wildcat is providing 23.4 points.
61. Robert McCray, G, Florida State (29.8 FP/G)
62. Nijel Pack, G, Oklahoma (29.25 FP/G)
63. Rienk Mast, F, Nebraska (30.0 FP/G)
64. Silas Demary, G, Connecticut (28.2 FP/G)
65. Ryan Conwell, G, Louisville (31.4 FP/G)
66. Hannes Steinbach, F, Washington (38.7 FP/G)
67. Baba Miller, F, Cincinnati (35.4 FP/G)
68. Thijs De Ridder, F, Virginia (29.39 FP/G)
69. Alex Karaban, F, Connecticut (27.3 FP/G)
70. Duke Brennan, F, Villanova (30.8 FP/G)
Notes: Demary seemed lost at the end of the non-conference slate, but has bounced back in Big East play. He has scored in double digits in five of six games and had a 15-assist game in the win over Providence. Steinback missed three games with an ankle injury, but has nine double-doubles in 11 games. Miller also missed a pair of games with a lower body injury, but has been a great glassman when available.
71. Lamar Washington, G, Georgia Tech (31.2 FP/G)
72. Melvin Council, G, Kansas (28.4 FP/G)
73. Koa Peat, F, Arizona (29.0 FP/G)
74. Nate Ament, F, Tennessee (28.8 FP/G)
75. Acaden Lewis, G, Villanova (28.3 FP/G)
76. Donovan Dent, G, UCLA (29.4 FP/G)
77. Bangot Dak, F, Colorado (28.4 FP/G)
78. Keaton Wagler, G, Illinois (29.4 FP/G)
79. Malik Dia, F, Mississippi (28.3 FP/G)
80. Keanu Dawes, F, Utah (28.9 FP/G)
Notes: Washington has four double-doubles, three with assists and one with rebounds. He will get a triple-double before the season is out. We have three intriguing freshman. Peat and Ament opened well but have hit the freshman wall. Lewis appears to be on the ascent and the Wildcats will go as far as the Sidwell Friend can take them. Dak opened Big 12 play with a pair of double-doubles in two Buffalo wins.
81. William Kyle, F, Syracuse (28.6 FP/G)
82. Ezra Ausar, F, USC (28.5 FP/G)
83. Amari Allen, F, Alabama (29.9 FP/G)
84. Brayden Burries, G, Arizona (27.2 FP/G)
85. Justin Pippen, G, California (29.6 FP/G)
86. Jason Edwards, G, Providence (27.4 FP/G)
87. Cameron Corhen, F, Pittsburgh (28.0 FP/G)
88. Jaden Bradley, G, Arizona (27.9 FP/G)
89. Rueben Chinyelu, F, Florida (28.3 FP/G)
90. Meleek Thomas, G, Arkansas (32.0 FP/G)
Notes: More excellent freshman appear on the list. Did you know that Allen is from Green Bay? Burries seemed to play in the shadow of Peat in the early season, but has burst into the light. He opened Big 12 play with 22.5 points and 10.0 rebounds as the Wildcats remained undefeated. Bradley has provided veteran leadership for Arizona as well as 13.6 points and 4.6 assists. Chinyelu has four double-doubles in his last six games.
90. John Blackwell, G, Wisconsin (28.9 FP/G)
91. Jaylen Curry, G, Oklahoma State (32.1 FP/G)
92. Kayden Mingo, G, Penn State (31.0 FP/G)
93. Neoklis Avdalas, G, Virginia Tech (27.5 FP/G)
94. Massamba Diop, F Arizona State (28.2 FP/G)
95. Nigel James, G, Marquette (25.9 FP/G)
96. Jaron Pierre, G, SMU (27.5 FP/G)
97. Oscar Cluff, F, Purdue (27.7 FP/G)
98. Ven-Allen Lubin, F, North Carolina State (24.9 FP/G)
99. Dedan Thomas, G, LSU (32.3 FP/G)
100. Kowacie Reeves, G, Georgia Tech (27.3 FP/G)
Notes: Curry's 30-point, 10-assist game seems like a long time ago. He has struggled in Big 12 play (7.6 points, 1.7 assists). Meanwhile, James is coming off his best game of his young career. The Golden Eagle freshman hit seven 3-pointers on his way to 31 points in the loss to Villanova. Cluff is hitting an absurd 74.5 percent of his field goals on his way to 11.9 points and 8.6 rebounds. Thomas would be higher on the list, but his status is up in the air after he suffered a foot injury.
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