Emeka Okafor, C, Connecticut

Okafor gave up a chance at being an NBA lottery pick to return for his junior season, which should be a tour de force in the Big East.

Jameer Nelson, G, Saint Joseph's

Nelson runs an offense better than any other college player in the nation, and no guard is more dangerous with the dribble.

Rickey Paulding, F, Missouri

A superb all-around player, Paulding can do it all if he has to, and his leadership is unquestioned.

Romain Sato, G, Xavier

Sato might be the best rebounding guard in the nation, and he also happens to be a great outside shooter and an even better defender.

Ike Diogu, F, Arizona State

It's a lot to ask Diogu to improve on last season's 19-point, 7.8-rebound performance, but as a sophomore, he should become one of the best big men in the game.