5 Sleeper Players

The 2018-2019 season begins tomorrow!!!

The 2018-2019 college basketball season begins tomorrow as each team begins their quest for the championship. Every year there are numerous number of players who goes under the radar. Whether you agree or disagree with these 5 picks, it’s always fun to see what type of season these players tend to have and whether or not these will get the respect they deserved. Here are five sleeper players for the 2018-2019 college basketball season.

Chris Silvia, Forward, South Carolina: Chris Silvia is one of the best defenders not only in the SEC, but in the country. Silvia could be on the first team All-SEC or even in the conversation for SEC player of the year; if South Carolina can find their way into the tournament. Silvia quietly averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks a game last season. If South Carolina makes the tournament, Chris Silvia will be a big reason why. Silvia is a fan favorite in South Carolina but he deserves more attention nationally.

Glynn Watson, Point Guard, Nebraska: Glynn Watson is a four-year starter at Nebraska. Therefore, he knows the system and expectations at Nebraska. Watson is a X-factor for Nebraska. When he’s on his game, this is a different Nebraska team. While James Palmer Jr & Isaac Copeland will grab headlines for Nebraska, Watson will play a big part whether Nebraska makes the tournament or not. Don’t be surprised if Watson make an All-Big Ten team and make himself more known in the Big Ten & throughout the country.

Max Strus, Forward, DePaul: Max Strus was arguably the breakout player in the Big East. Strus averaged 16.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. Unfortunately, his solid play did not get the recognition it deserves due to DePaul’s lack of success. If DePaul improves as a team and becomes a factor in the Big East this season, a big part of it will be because of Max Strus’ improvement and solid play. If this happens, expect Strus to become more known nationally.

Josh Langford, Guard, Michigan State: With Miles Bridges & Jaren Jackson Jr off the NBA, expect Langford’s scoring to increase. Langford has nice size for a two-guard at 6’5-6’6 and can score it from all three levels. Langford averaged 10 points a game while shooting 40% from 3. If Michigan State wants to repeat as regular season Big-Ten Champs and make some noise in the tournament then Langford will need to take that next step.

Jordan Poole, Guard, Michigan: Jordan Poole’s highlight moment of his freshman season was the “big shot” against Houston, but Michigan eventually lost against Villanova in the national championship. Even though, Poole only averaged 6 points a game in only 12 minutes per game last year, what he displayed in the tournament and the talent he has is obvious. Poole is an athletic two-guard who can really shoot, which is key for today’s game. Michigan loses key players (Duncan Robinson, Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman, and Moe Wagner) so expect Poole’s role to increase. If Poole puts together the obvious talent he has, then don’t be surprised if Michigan makes another run in the tournament.