A third of this list comes from the Chicago area, another from Gary, Ind. Glad to see Keifer Sykes on here.
Duke Blue Devils center Jahlil Okafor (15) prepares to enter the game against the Livingstone Blue Bears in the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. (Mark Dolejs/USA TODAY Sports)
To celebrate the start of the 2014-15 college basketball season, For the Win highlights 12 must-watch players. Now, these aren’t necessarily the 12 best players. We have an All-American team for that. This is about excitement. Think dunking, showboating, SportsCenter top 10 plays. So if you’re looking for those dudes who takes charges and slap the floor after a defensive stop, this isn’t your list.
Note: Limit one star per team. Because…Kentucky.
1. Jahlil Okafor, Duke: Top-rated freshman will be a strong candidate to win national player of the year if the Blue Devils have a good season. He has retro post moves and a Tim Duncan-like craftiness.
2. Karl Towns, Kentucky: The 7-footer has a finesse game with smooth skills around the…
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