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Believe it or not, depending on your idea of a decade, we are through with the 2010s of College Basketball. This is true if you base it off the latter part of a college basketball season since they span multiple calendar years. However, the second calendar year of the CBB season includes more regular-season games and March Madness. There have been 10 seasons if you start from the 2009-2010 season and end with the 2018-2019 season.
With that being said, I created a formula to rate the best college basketball programs from this 10-year span. The formula which I will show shortly includes a plethora of different markers for the success of a program. Including regular-season success (Wins, Final AP Rankings, Conference Regular Season Titles, etc), NCAA Tournament Success, and NBA Draft Success. I tried to give the most weight to postseason success, then the second most weight to the regular season facets, and the least weight to NBA Draft success. This is due to the fact that NBA Draft picks aren’t necessarily indicative of how good the program has been, however, one of the goals of a college basketball program is to produce players ready for the next level.
The formula is as follows:
Program Success=
(Total Wins*3)+(W-L%*3.5)+(NCAA Tournament Wins*15)+(AP Top 5 Finishes*100)+(AP Top 10 Finishes*50)+(AP Top 15 Finishes*25)+(AP Top 25 Finishes*15)+(#1 Seeds*100)+(Top 4 Seeds*50)+(NCAA Tournament Apps*10)+(NCAA Titles*500)+(NCAA Title Game Apps*200)+(Final Fours*175)+(Elite 8s*125)+(Sweet 16s*100)+(Conf Tournament Titles*30)+(Conf Regular Season Titles*45)+(Top 5 NBA Draft Picks*40)+(Lottery Picks*25)+(First Round Picks*15)+(NBA Draft Picks*5)
For simplicity’s sake, I only calculated the Program Success Formula for 60 programs that either met certain qualifiers or ones that I saw as being moderately successful this decade. The formula yielded the subsequent Top 25:
Key:
Strongest Stats – The stats in which the program had the highest relative rank in.
All-Decade Starting 5- The best individual seasons from players on the team this decade (Limit of one per player). There is an emphasis on overall greatness, so if two players have a similar best season the one who had a better overall career is chosen.
Best Team– The Best team from the program this decade based on both regular season success and tournament success. There is an emphasis on the tournament success aspect.
1. Kentucky Wildcats SEC: 8508.85
Strongest Stats: #1 in Wins, Tournament Wins, Title Game Apps, Final 4s, Elite 8s, Sweet 16s, Lottery Picks, 1st Round Picks, NBA Draft Picks
All Decade Starting 5:
C- Anthony Davis 2011-2012
F- Willie Cauley-Stein 2014-2015
F- Demarcus Cousins 2009-2010
G- John Wall 2009-2010
G- Tyler Ulis 2015-2016
6th Man: Karl-Anthony Towns 2014-2015
Best Team: 2011-2012 38-2 AP: #1 Won National Final
2. Duke Blue Devils ACC: 8100.50
Strongest Stats: #1 In AP Top 10s, AP Top 15s, AP Top 25s, Top 4 Seeds, Tournament Apps, NCAA Titles, Title Game Apps, Top 5 Picks
All Decade Starting 5:
C- Jahlil Okafor 2014-2015
F- Marvin BAgley III 2017-2018
F- Zion Williamson 2018-2019
G- R.J. Barrett 2018-2019
G- Nolan Smith 2010-2011
6th Man: Jabari Parker 2013-2014
Best Team: 2014-2015 35-4 AP: #4 Won National Final
3. Kansas Jayhawks Big 12: 7134.70
Strongest Stats: #1 AP Top 5s, AP Top 10s, AP Top 15s, AP Top 25s, #1 Seeds, Top 4 Seeds, Tournament Apps, Conf Regular Season Titles
All Decade Starting 5:
C- Jeff Whitey 2012-2013
F- Thomas Robinson 2011-2012
F- Perry Ellis 2015-2016
G- Frank Mason 2016-2017
G- Sheron Collins 2009-2010
6th Man: Andrew Wiggins 2013-2014
Best Team: 2011-2012 32-7 AP: #6 Lost National Final
4. North Carolina Tar Heels ACC: 6211.05
Strongest Stats: #1 in Title Game Apps
All Decade Starting 5:
C- Tyler Zeller 2011-2012
F- Brice Johnson 2015-2016
F- Justin Jackson 2016-2017
G- Marcus Paige 2013-2014
G- Kendall Marshall 2011-2012
6th Man: Luke Maye 2017-2018
Best Team: 2016-2017 33-7 AP: #6 Won National Final
5. Villanova Wildcats Big East: 5542.05
Strongest Stats: #1 in NCAA Titles and Title Game Apps
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Mikal Bridges 2017-2018
F- Kris Jenkins 2015-2016
G- Jalen Brunson 2017-2018
G- Josh Hart 2016-2017
G- Scottie Reynolds 2009-2010
6th Man: Donte Divincenzo 2017-2018
Best Team: 2017-2018 36-4 AP: #2 Won National Final
6. Gonzaga Bulldogs WCC: 4997.40
Strongest Stats: #1 in W-L%, Tournament Apps, Conf Regular Season Titles
All Decade Starting 5:
C- Kelly Olynk 2012-2013
F- Rui Hachimura 2018-2019
F- Brandon Clarke 2018-2019
G- Nigel Williams-Goss 2016-2017
G- Kevin Pangos 2014-2015
6th Man: Kyle Wiltjer 2014-2015
Best Team: 2016-2017 37-2 AP: #2 Lost National Final
7. Michigan State Spartans Big 10: 4984.00
Strongest Stats: #1 in Tournament Apps
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Adreian Payne 2013-2014
F- Draymond Green 2011-2012
G- Denzel Valentine 2015-2016
G- Cassius Winston 2018-2019
G- Miles Bridges 2017-2018
6th Man: Gary Harris 2013-2014
Best Team: 2018-2019 32-7 AP: #5 Lost in Final 4
8. Virginia Cavaliers ACC: 4616.35
Strongest Stats: #2 in AP Top 5 Finishes and 1 Seeds
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Mike Scott 2011-2012
F- De’Andre Hunter 2018-2019
G- Malcolm Brogdon 2015-2016
G- Kyle Guy 2018-2019
G- Ty Jerome 2018-2019
6th Man: Joe Harris 2012-2013
Best Team: 2018-2019 35-3 AP: #2 Won National Final
9. Louisville Cardinals ACC 4417.75
Strongest Stats: #3 in Final 4 Apps
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Gorgui Dieng 2012-2013
F- Montrezl Harrell 2014-2015
G- Russ Smith 2013-2014
G- Terry Rozier 2014-2015
G- Peyton Siva 2012-2013
6th Man: Donovan Mitchell 2016-2017
Best Team: 2012-2013 35-5 AP: #2 Won National Final
10. Michigan Wolverines Big 10: 4010.40
Strongest Stats: #1 in Title Game Apps
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Moritz Wagner 2017-2018
F- Glenn Robinson 2012-2013
G- Trey Burke 2012-2013
G- Nik Stauskas 2013-2014
G- Tim Hardaway Jr 2012-2013
6th Man: Manny Harris 2009-2010
Best Team: 2012-2013 31-8 AP: #10 Lost National Final
11. Syracuse Orange ACC: 3935.20
Strongest Stats: #3 in Final Four Apps
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Wes Johnson 2009-2010
F- C.J. Fair 2013-2014
F- Rakeem Christmas 2014-2015
G- Tyler Ennis 2013-2014
G- Michael Carter-Williams 2012-201
6th Man: Rick Jackson 2010-2011
Best Team: 2011-2012 34-3 AP: #2 Lost in Elite 8
12. Arizona Wildcats PAC 12: 3863.80
Strongest Stats: #4 in Top 5 Picks
All Decade Starting 5:
C- DeAndre Ayton 2017-2018
F- Derrick Williams 2010-2011
F- Lauri Markkanen 2016-2017
G- Nick Johnson 2013-2014
G- T.J. McConnell 2014-2015
6th Man: Aaron Gordon 2013-2014
Best Team: 2014-2015 34-4 AP: #5 Lost in Elite 8
13. UCONN Huskies AAC: 3673.2
Strongest Stats: #1 in NCAA Titles and Title Game Apps
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Andre Drummond 2011-2012
F- DeAndre Daniels 2013-2014
G- Kemba Walker 2010-2011
G- Shabazz Napier 2013-2014
G- Jeremy Lamb 2011-2012
6th Man: Ryan Boatright 2014-2015
Best Team: 2010-2011 32-9 AP: #9 Won National Final
14. Wisconsin Badgers Big 10: 3600.45
Strongest Stats: #3 in AP Top 25 Finishes, Final Fours, Sweet 16s
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Frank Kaminsky 2014-2015
F- Ethan Happ 2018-2019
F- Nigel Hayes 2014-2015
G/F- Sam Dekker 2014-2015
G- Jordan Taylor 2010-2011
6th Man: Jon Leuer 2010-2011
Best Team: 2014-2015 36-4 AP: #3 Lost National Final
15. Florida Gators SEC: 3507.75
Strongest Stats: #2 in Elite 8s
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Dorian Finney-Smith 2015-2016
F- Casey Prather 2013-2014
F- Chandler Parsons 2010-2011
G- Scottie Wilbekin 2013-2014
G- Bradley Beal 2011-2012
6th Man: Patric Young 2013-2014
Best Team: 2013-2014 36-3 AP: #1 Lost in Final 4
16. Ohio State Buckeyes Big 10: 3450.60
Strongest Stats: #5 in Top 5 picks
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Jared Sullinger 2010-2011
F- Keita Bates-Diop 2017-2018
F- Evan Turner 2009-2010
G- D’Angelo Russell 2014-2015
G- Aaron Craft 2012-2013
6th Man: Deshaun Thomas 2012-2013
Best Team: 2010-2011 34-3 AP: #1 Lost in Sweet 16
17. Butler Bulldogs Big East: 2854.70
Strongest Stats: #1 in Title Game Apps
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Matt Howard 2010-2011
F- Kelan Martin 2017-2018
F- Gordon Hayward 2009-2010
G- Shelvin Mack 2009-2010
G- Kamar Baldwin 2017-2018
6th Man: Rotnei Clarke 2012-2013
Best Team: 2009-2010 33-5 AP: #11 Lost National Final
18. Oregon Ducks PAC 12: 2800.20
Strongest Stats: #9 in 1 Seeds
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Jordan Bell 2016-2017
F- Chris Boucher 2015-2016
G- Dillon Brooks 2016-2017
G- Joe Young 2014-2015
G- Tyler Dorsey 2016-2017
6th Man: Troy Brown 2017-2018
Best Team: 2016-2017 33-6 AP: #9 Lost in Final 4
19. Wichita State Shockers AAC: 2620.10
Strongest Stats: #5 in Wins, W-L%, Conf Regular Season Titles
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Cleanthony Early 2013-2014
F- Carl Hall 2012-2013
G- Fred VanVleet 2013-2014
G- Ron Baker 2014-2015
G- Landry Shamet 2017-2018
6th Man: Tekele Cotton 2013-2014
Best Team: 2013-2014 35-1 AP: #2 Lost in Round of 32
20. Purdue Boiler Makes Big 10: 2464.10
Strongest Stats: #6 in AP Top 15 Finishes
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Robbie Hummel 2011-2012
F- Caleb Swanigan 2016-2017
F- JaJuan Johnson 2010-2011
G- Carsen Edwards 2018-2019
G- E’Twaun Moore 2010-2011
6th Man: AJ Hammons 2015-2016
Best Team: 2017-2018 30-7 AP: #11 Lost Sweet 16
21. Xavier Musketeers Big East: 2382.90
Strongest Stats: #9 in 1 Seeds
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Matt Stainbrook 2014-2015
F- Trevon Bluiett 2017-2018
G- Jordan Crawford 2009-2010
G- Tu Holloway 2010-2011
G- Semaj Christon 2013-2014
G- Edmond Sumner 2016-2017
6th Man: J.P. Macura 2017-2018
Best Team: 2017-2018 29-6 AP: #3 Lost in Round of 32
22. Baylor Bears Big 12: 2352.25
Strongest Stats: #10 in AP Top 25s
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Jonathan Motley 2016-2017
F- Ekpe Udoh 2009-2010
F- Taurean Prince 2015-2016
G- Pierre Jackson 2012-2013
G- LaceDarius Dunn 2009-2010
6th Man: Rico Gathers 2014-2015
Best Team: 2011-2012 30-8 AP: #9 Lost in Elite 8
23. West Virginia Mountaineers Big 12: 2304.55
Strongest Stats: #10 in AP Top 25s
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Da’Sean Butler 2009-2010
F- Kevin Jones 2011-2012
F- Devin Williams 2015-2016
G- Jevon Carter 2017-2018
G- Juwan Staten 2013-2014
6th Man: Devin Ebanks 2009-2010
Best Team: 2009-2010 31-7 AP: #6 Lost in Final 4
24. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ACC: 2056.60
Strongest Stats: #12 in Elite 8s
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Luke Harangody 2009-2010
F- Bonzie Colson 2016-2017
G- Jerian Grant 2014-2015
G- Ben Hansbrough 2010-2011
G- Demetrius Jackson 2015-2016
6th Man: Zach Auguste 2015-2016
Best Team: 2014-2015 32-6 AP: #8 Lost in Elite 8.
25. Indiana Hoosiers Big 10: 2038.00
Strongest Stats: #5 in Top 5 Picks
All Decade Starting 5:
F- Cody Zeller 2012-2103
F- Christian Watford 2012-2013
F-Juwan Morgan 2018-2019
G- Victor Oladipo 2012-2013
G- Yogi Ferrell 2015-2016
6th Man: Noah Vonleh 2013-2014
Best Team: 2012-2013 29-7 AP: #4 Lost in Sweet 16
Here is the full spreadsheet of the 60 teams that I calculated ratings for:
Tyler's Basic Sports Metrics 