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Race for Player of the Year: College Basketball Player Power Rankings

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 15, 2014; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Andrew Wiggins (22) moves the ball against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won the game 95-65. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2014; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Andrew Wiggins (22) moves the ball against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won the game 95-65. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /
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9. Julius Randle, Kentucky Wildcats (22-9, 12-6 SEC)

Mar 8, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Julius Randle (30) reacts against the Florida Gators during the second half at Stephen C. O
Mar 8, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Julius Randle (30) reacts against the Florida Gators during the second half at Stephen C. O /

Previous: No. 8

Position: Power Forward

Class: Freshman

2013-14 Season Averages: 30.6 MPG, 15.4 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 1.4 APG, 0.8 BPG

Julius Randle of the Kentucky Wildcats has been as spectacular as any player in the country this season. If he were playing on a team that had more to offer than underachieving freshmen and underwhelming sophomores, he’d be receiving even more respect than he currently is.

Randle has a double-double in seven of his past eight games and double-digit rebounding performances in each of those eight outings. Even when Kentucky falters or his shot isn’t falling, Randle finds a way to contribute and will his team to a stronger effort.

Kentucky will go as far as Randle takes them.