peak offseason pt 5 Bill Self Centers and 5s

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Some of these players could be considered power forwards, but I am counting them at centers because I felt like they played the 5.

Udoka Azubuike. According to advanced stats he is a historically impactful player on defense. He also holds the NCAA record for career field goal percentage. The cornerstone of our 2020 Natty.
Wayne Simien. I think he is might be the best scoring 5-man Bill Self has ever coached.
Cole Aldrich. Another great two way player. A shot blacker who could also score in the post and rebound.
Jeff Withey. Like Aldrich, probably even better at defense, but not the scorer or rebounder Aldrich was.
David McCormack. There are more skilled players below him on the list, but playing well when it matters most is so important, and Big Dave absolutely did that. He was absolutely robbed of a Final 4 MVP, but he will not be robbed of a top-5 spot in these rankings.
Darnell Jackson. D-Block was so steady and reliable. Interior scoring, rebounding, defense, hustle, glue. An invaluable player and a very deserving national champ.
Markieff Morris. Nice player who could rebound and stretch the floor, but 8 turnovers against VCU really sours his legacy.
Sasha Kaun.
Landen Lucas
KJ Adams
Joel Embiid. It is a shame how things played out with him. He could have been number one on this list, but the best ability is availability.
Jamari Traylor
Hunter Dickinson. His coming in and forcing KJ to switch to the four really hurt our spacing and was a key reason for our offensive struggles. Additionally he was a terrible leader, as his teams never showed any fight in the face of adversity. Terrible defender and a terrible March performer as well.