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Meet college hoops' top freshmen for 2016-17
20. Alterique Gilbert, Connecticut Huskies
The thought of Gilbert and Jalen Adams in the backcourt together is enough to get people in Storrs excited. Kevin Ollie teams -- and UConn teams in general -- are at their best when they have multiple ballhandlers and playmakers at the guard position. That fits Gilbert and Adams perfectly. Adams showed throughout the season he needed to be on the court more often for the Huskies, and Gilbert is among the best penetrators in the 2016 class. Both guys love to get into the lane and create for themselves or others, and they also use ball screens effectively. Ollie is going to love his backcourt next season.
20. Alterique Gilbert, Connecticut Huskies
The thought of Gilbert and Jalen Adams in the backcourt together is enough to get people in Storrs excited. Kevin Ollie teams -- and UConn teams in general -- are at their best when they have multiple ballhandlers and playmakers at the guard position. That fits Gilbert and Adams perfectly. Adams showed throughout the season he needed to be on the court more often for the Huskies, and Gilbert is among the best penetrators in the 2016 class. Both guys love to get into the lane and create for themselves or others, and they also use ball screens effectively. Ollie is going to love his backcourt next season.