Kyle Filipowski, Duke
The moment Kyle Filipowski announced he would return to Duke for his sophomore year, expectations soared. As a freshman, he averaged 15.1 points while shooting 28.2 percent from three and 44.1 overall. This year, Filipowski has been more efficient at 17.4 points with a 34.5 long-range clip and 49.8 overall mark. He's also tallied 8.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 blocks per game.
Jaedon LeDee, San Diego State
San Diego State revolves around Jaedon LeDee, a well-traveled and versatile forward. He previously played at Ohio State and TCU before holding a key bench role on SDSU's national runner-up team last season. LeDee has joined the starting lineup and thrived to the tune of 20.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
Johni Broome, Auburn
As the Tigers press toward a top-three NCAA seed, Johni Broome is leading the way. He's put up 16.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 2.0 assists per game, also ranking fourth nationally in Defensive Box Plus/Minus. Broome's development as a shooter has been impressive, too. He'd shot 25.0 percent from three in previous years combined but has knocked down 34.0 percent in 2023-24.
Kevin McCullar Jr., Kansas
Although his performance has dipped a bit lately, Kevin McCullar Jr. remains a strong contender for All-American honors. His scoring clip has soared from 10.7 per game to 19.5, and McCullar has drilled a career-best 36.1 percent of his threes. The well-rounded KU guard has also provided 6.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.5 steals per contest.
Tristen Newton, Connecticut
Efficiency is not a strength for Tristen Newton, who's hovering around 40 percent as a shooter. His impact can hardly be overstated, though. Newton is the catalyst of a high-scoring UConn offense with averages of 15.2 points and 5.8 assists, and the 6'5" guard is also the team's leading rebounder at 6.6 boards per game.
