First Team All-America

C Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina- This is a fairly obvious pick. Hansbrough was named the Player of the Year by virtually every publication last year and returned to UNC for his senior year. He is being hampered by a stress reaction but when he comes back, he will be fantastic. He has tremendous players around him but the focal point of every defense remains number 50. If he actually improves on his numbers from last year, then 23 and 12 is not out of the question.

PF Blake Griffin, Oklahoma- Another trendy pick poised for a huge year. He has more NBA potential than Hansbrough because of his superb athleticism, developing jump shot, and his tireless work ethic. He averaged about 15 points and 9 rebounds a game last year and those numbers will certainly improve. Griffin is ready to shoulder the load offensively and should post a double double. If Oklahoma goes deep into March, it will because of Griffin.

SF Tyler Smith, Tennessee- Smith is another guy who is going to step forward and become the go-to guy. Smith possesses a terrific all-around game and it reflects in his stats. 13.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. He is a perfect fit in Bruce Pearl's offense and may lead it because of the point guard concern and the graduation of Chris Lofton and JaJuan Smith. His options aren't completely diminished because of big man Wayne Chism and freshman wing Scotty Hopson. Smith will shine.

SG Stephen Curry, Davidson- Another no-brainer after what he did last season, specifically what he did in March against Gonzaga, Georgetown, Wisconsin, and Kansas. His scoring barrage and contagious smile endeared him to the fans of basketball. He will be handling the ball more this year because of Jason Richards' departure. Make no mistake, Curry's job will always be to find his shot first and his teammates second. 30 a game is not out of the question. Curry is so dynamic.

PG Darren Collison, UCLA- The last time we saw Collison, he was getting man-handled by the Memphis defense and specifically Derrick Rose. Collison has been to three Final Four's and shot an unbelievable 51 percent from deep last year. He is a tough and smart point guard who looks for his teammates first and then himself. What sets him apart from other guards is his defensive ability. He has quick feet and can hound anybody. He is a leader.