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5 Unheralded Players To Keep An Eye On In 2014-15 College Basketball Season

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College Basketball: 5 Players to Keep an Eye On

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The 2014-15 college basketball season has started off strongly, and several players have exploded onto the scene. However, it's hard to keep up with all the talented players this early in the season. Here are five players you probably haven't heard of to keep an eye on moving forward.

5. Montaque Gill-Caesar – Missouri

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5. Montaque Gill-Caesar – Missouri

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Gill-Caesar has been one of the most impressive freshmen in all of college basketball. Averaging 16 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, the sky is the limit for the key player on this rebuilding team.

4. Ryan Harrow – Georgia State

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4. Ryan Harrow – Georgia State

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No longer just that player who used to play for Kentucky, Harrow has carved out a name of his own for Georgia State. Averaging 21 points and 5.3 assists per game, Harrow can easily put up 30 or more points against teams far more talented than the Panthers.

3. Alex Caruso – Texas A&M

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3. Alex Caruso – Texas A&M

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Caruso has proven to be one of the best passers in college basketball this season. Texas A&M looks to be on their way to a potential spot in the 2015 NCAA Tournament.

2. Bryce Alford – UCLA

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2. Bryce Alford – UCLA

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Son of head coach Steve Alford, Bryce is nearly averaging a double-double with 9.8 assists and 20 points per game. If UCLA wins the Pac-12, Alford could be a candidate for the Naismith award.

1. Cameron Payne – Murray State

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1. Cameron Payne – Murray State

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Payne is averaging 17 points, five assists, 3.7 rebounds and 4.7 steals per game. Payne is blowing up opponents, along with the stat sheet.

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