Race for the Naismith: College Basketball Player Power Rankings

Feb 26, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Shabazz Napier (13), center Amida Brimah (35), guard Ryan Boatright (11) and forward DeAndre Daniels (2) meet during the first half against the South Florida Bulls at USF Sun Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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9. Sean Kilpatrick, Cincinnati Bearcats (24-5, 13-3 AAC)

Mar 1, 2014; Hartford, CT, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Sean Kilpatrick (23) warms up before the start of the game against the Connecticut Huskies at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

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Position: Shooting Guard

Class: Senior

2013-14 Season Averages: 33.3 MPG, 20.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.3 SPG

Along with Shabazz Napier of the Connecticut Huskies, Sean Kilpatrick of the Cincinnati Bearcats could make a case for being the most valuable player in the AAC. Not only is he one of the best scorers in the country, but he’s the only reliable source of offense on the No. 15 team.

Kilpatrick is averaging 20.3 points per game, and only one other Bearcats player is in double-figures. He’s struggled in recent games, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for his stock. It’s no coincidence that the Bearcats have lost both of those affairs.

Kilpatrick will be an incredible player to watch in the NCAA tournament.