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College Basketball Stars Shine: Top Performers by Conference

3/6/2026

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Baraka Okojie of Mercer leads the Southern Conference with 5.4 assists and 19.5 points per game.
Keon Thompson of Stephen F. Austin has sparked a remarkable turnaround for the Southland Conference.
Daeshun Ruffin of Jackson State averages 27.9 points and 7.0 assists in league play.
Chaze Harris of South Alabama leads the Sun Belt with 18.9 points per game, though his shooting has been subpar.

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Story summary

Baraka Okojie of Mercer leads the Southern Conference with 5.4 assists and 19.5 points per game.
Keon Thompson of Stephen F. Austin has sparked a remarkable turnaround for the Southland Conference.
Daeshun Ruffin of Jackson State averages 27.9 points and 7.0 assists in league play.
Chaze Harris of South Alabama leads the Sun Belt with 18.9 points per game, though his shooting has been subpar.