5 Things We Have Learned In the College Basketball Season So Far

5. DeAndre Kane is a boss

Iowa State's DeAndre Kane has never been a great outside shooter, but he is making up for it with his spectacular all-around game. Kane is shooting a career-high 50 percent from, averaging 15.4 points per game for the undefeated Cyclones. Kane's most eye-popping number is his 8 rebounds per game for a 6'4", 200 pounds guard. Kane, along with his exceptional cast of teammates, are posing to become a threat in March.

4. SMU's Keith Frazier like Churches Chicken; Hates School

Keith Frazier has been struggling this season, and academics may be a key component in his struggles. He tweeted this yesterday about school at SMU.

"School make me wanna drop out and work at Churches Chicken"- @Keith_Frazier

One-and-done? I think so.

3. Nick Johnson Doesn't Need Hill, Lyons

Nick Johnson, the Arizona stud pictured above as Captain America with former teammates Solomon Hill(first-round draft pick) and Mark Lyons(undrafted), has exploded onto the scene, leading the Wildcats to the number 1 ranking. Johnson's supporting class is very strong this year, but a little more under- the-radar than his cast this year. Aaron Gordon, T.J. McConnell, Brandon Ashley, and Kaleb Tarczewski are a strong starting lineup with Johnson, and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Gabe York, and Jordin Mayes make up a strong bench. Johnson's ability to perform was questioned without Hill and Lyons back, but he as proved doubters wrong.

2. UMASS is Back

UMASS basketball has been on the decline for a short while, but they are back and ready to crash brackets. All five starters are averaging in double figures, including Western Kentucky transfer Derrick Gordon (above), 5'9" stud Chaz Williams, and surprise star center Cady Lalanne. The Minutemen are 8-0 and ranked 22nd in the nation with key wins over New Mexico and LSU. Behind Williams's leadership, the Minutemen has a legit shot to win the A-10 and possibly make a deep run in March.

1. Shabazz Napier is the Player of the Year

Napier is a flat out star. He does everything on the floor efficiently for the 9-0 Huskies, shooting 50% and averaging 6 assists per game. He also hit the game winning shot to beat Florida. Napier's leadership and consistency are the tale of the tape for the Huskies this season, and will be moving on.