While most Super Bowl betting players are used to seeing big guys, it seems to getting more scarce in the world of college basketball, where teams are willing to risk a No.1 pick on a big guy in hopes that he pans out (Portland, meet Greg Oden). Here is a look at the top five big men in college hoops as we head into the most important part of the regular season. Jared Sullinger, Ohio State The freshman center is a load in the post, averaging 17.9 points and 10.2 rebounds for the undefeated and top-ranked Buckeyes. Sullinger also shoots 57.6% from the field, and while he’s not that athletic, he’s very skilled for his size. He is also disciplined enough to stay out of foul trouble, and despite being a little overweight, Sullinger can handle a lot of minutes, although he could stand to drop a few pounds. Look for him to bolt to the NBA after this season. JuJuan Johnson, Purdue Johnson, a senior, has improved each year at Purdue, and without Robbie Hummel, he’s really stepped up with 20.5 points and 7.9 rebounds. Football betting players would compare Johnson to Kansas City’s Eric Berry, who isn’t quite a free safety, but he’s learning as a solid strong safety. Johnson has to figure out what he’s going to be at the next level because he’s not big enough yet to be a power forward, but he doesn’t have the handles or the outside shot of a small forward. But Johnson is incredibly athletic, which means someone will take a shot on him. Derrick Williams, Arizona Williams is being touted by some as a No.1 overall pick, and he’s improved as a sophomore, posting 19.7 points and 8.1 rebounds. He’s an active player at both ends of the floor, and Williams has a large wingspan that offsets his 6’8” frame. Williams is also a better outside shooter than some give him credit for, and he’s a very hard worker. Williams is a project for sure, but he’s worth a top-five pick Terrence Jones, Kentucky Jones is probably the one that fans will pay a high price per head to see next year, and he has the most pure talent of anyone on this list as he averages 18.3 points and 8.9 boards for the Wildcats. The freshman is a southpaw, which can throw some defenders off, and he makes his jumpers despite having terrible form. He has to work on that, as well as his maturity, and he’s similar to another UK first-round pick, DeMarcus Cousins, in that regard. Markieff Morris, Kansas Morris, a junior, is the grinder of the group and would be better served to play all four years, along with his twin brother Marcus. Morris averages 13.0 points and 8.5 boards, and what he lacks in talent, he makes up for with hard work and effort. He has to work on staying out of foul trouble, but Morris is a smart enough player to do that, and he’s also a decent long-range shooter. If he comes out after this season, we think someone will lay a bet on him late in the first round.
