Sports Stars of Tomorrow Toyota Top 5 - Top College Basketball Players

Tony Mitchell chose to stay close to home, committing to North Texas instead of Missouri. The decision paid immediate dividends: he averaged a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Mitchell's explosive athleticism and rebounding prowess made him the centerpiece of the Mean Green's NCAA Tournament hopes. North Texas had championship aspirations in the Sunbelt Conference, and Mitchell's production suggested he was the player capable of delivering one.