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College basketball is back already! It feels like only a couple of months ago that all 1 seeds were exterminated from the tournament and the likes of UConn and San Diego State were left standing. The transfer portal has changed the game of basketball more than football. If last year's tournament was any indication, we are in for a fun ride in 2023-24! I'll be right here with you!
It's a weird time of year with some tournaments going on, but most of these games are right on campus where they should be. We have some lesser-known teams on this slate (Albany, Stony Brook, Merrimack, Utah Valley, Long Island), but we're not short on blue-bloods either (Seton Hall, Ohio State, Georgetown, Texas, UCLA). Let's have some fun!
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy college basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 11/15/23, starting at 6:30 pm Eastern. I’ll provide multiple player suggestions at guard and forward, aiming to highlight one option at the high, middle, and lower end of the salary scale. Good luck, RotoBallers.
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DraftKings CBB DFS Guards
Kadary Richmond, Seton Hall ($9,000)
Richmond has been an absolute terror for the Hall in the first two games. He has 32 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and 10 steals! 10! Those points rack up in a hurry with all of those ancillary stats. This is a cake matchup against Albany as well. Richmond is still playing good minutes though, even when the Pirates pull away.
Bruce Thornton, Ohio State ($7,500)
Thornton made some noise in the Big Ten(14) tournament last season as the Buckeyes tried to extend their season. He has picked up where he left off to start this season. Thornton has scored 41 points in two games this season even though his shooting leaves something to be desired (35.5% from the floor). If Thornton starts hitting around 42-45% of his shots, he could break a slate. The Buckeyes aren't really capable of blowing anyone out. If this game stays close, Thornton could have a huge game.
Jordan King, Richmond ($6,100)
The transfer from East Tennessee State has been a leader for the Spiders so far. King scored 34 in the season-opening win over VMI. He only played 19 minutes in the blowout win over Siena last week, but he picked up four assists and four steals. King can do a little bit of everything and a lot of scoring. They are going to need him against Boston College. Look for King's minutes to be a season-high in what should be a competitive game.
Donald Hand, Boston College ($4,800)
Hand lost most of last season because of a torn ACL, but he has looked healthy during the first couple of games for the Eagles. Boston College probably won't push him too hard, but Hand did play 26 minutes in a close game against the Citadel. He has a reputation as a sharpshooter, but he already has eight rebounds in 44 minutes as well. As his minutes increase, the production should follow.
Also consider: Max Abmas, Texas ($9,600); Jaeden Zackery, Boston College ($8,000); Al-Amir Dawes, Seton Hall ($7,200); Adam Clark, Merrimack ($6,300); Ithiel Horton, Texas ($6,000); Sam Hoiberg, Nebraska ($4,500); Tyler Bertram, Albany ($4,000)
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DraftKings CBB DFS Forwards
Rienk Mast, Nebraska ($8,600)
The Bradley transfer gives the Cornhuskers a presence in the middle that they haven't had since Isaiah Roby. Mast has posted two double-doubles in three games for Nebraska so far. It should be a third against an undersized Stony Brook squad. Mast is a well-rounded piece for the Cornhuskers and the sure double-double bonus is something I'll pay for. Not a lot of players do that consistently in the college game.
Igor Milicic, Charlotte ($6,700)
Milicic posted nine points and nine rebounds in Charlotte's opener and followed that up with a double-double against Liberty last week. I like chasing forwards with double-double upside to get the bonus, especially those in a lower price range. Utah Valley made waves last year in the NIT when they advanced to the Final Four after beating Cincinnati on their home court. With Milicic facing a team that's going to give Charlotte a run, they are going to need all the scoring and rebounding that he can offer.
Dillon Mitchell, Texas ($6,100)
Mitchell has been filling in for Dylan Disu. Judging by stats alone, you wouldn't even know that Disu was absent. Mitchell has done a great job with 22 points, 17 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks, and three steals in the first two games. Mitchell is going to continue to be a DFS steal for as long as Disu is out. Texas isn't going to rush Disu back while the Longhorns are still playing inferior opponents, so expect good production out of Mitchell as the primary big for Texas.
Antwone Woolfolk, Rutgers ($4,600)
Woolfolk has been starting with Mawot Mag sidelined, but his production hasn't been very consistent. Woolfolk shoots well when he gets shots, but he has only taken 14 in three games. There's not much to go around for a limited offensive player like Woolfolk. He needs boards to be productive. Ryan Mutombo has only played nine minutes for the Hoyas all season, so Woolfolk should be able to hold his own against Supreme Cook and Drew Fielder.
Also consider: Clifford Omoruyi, Rutgers ($8,800); Adem Bona, UCLA ($8,400); Supreme Cook, Georgetown ($7,800); Samba Diallo, Merrimack ($7,100); Neal Quinn, Richmond ($6,500); Chris Maidoh, Stony Brook ($5,500)
