College is a time to explore your look, be young  and try new things. I am saying this from experience. In this school year alone, I have gotten close to 12 inches of hair cut off, tried a mustache for about a month and gone goatee at the end of the summer. It’s no different for the guys that we know and love on the basketball court. The old adage of “look good, feel good, play good,” although grammatically incorrect, is one of the truest things ever said. It’s no coincidence the dudes on this list are also some of the best players on their teams. Only true killers can pull off hair that stands out, after all.

Jeremy Combs, LSU

I love hairstyles like this. It’s an artful combination between a bird’s nest and fox’s tail. Watching LSU in the Maui Invitational this past week, I couldn’t take my eyes off of Combs’ head. I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to take a nap in his locks or hide my life savings in it. This is how all dreads should be. Keep it short and just pray it sticks in a cool way. He’s not going to be using a lot of combs with this hair style (I’m sorry, I hate myself, too).

 

Jonathan Williams, VCU

I want more guys like Jonathan Williams in college hoops. In terms of playing style, he is a grit guy. He is a classic VCU player that thrives on his defense and lets that create for his offense. In terms of follicle style, he goes for more of a “homeless chic” look. More guys should match their play style with their hair style. Imagine if Aaron Craft used Cricket from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia as his style icon. It would increase his grit that much more. That’s what Jonathan Williams does. You don’t want to mess with this guy

 

Taveion Hollingsworth, Western Kentucky

Refer to the featured image for an image of this stud. He was a 2,400 point scorer in high school as Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball and wears a Roger Federer head wrap to keep his afro after his face. I’m going to retype that sentence because I have never and will never type a cooler sentence. Taveion Hollingsworth wears a Roger Federer head wrap to keep his afro from clouding his vision. This kid can score, he is long and he has some of the best hair in college hoops. Therefore, I have a new favorite player.

JP Macura, Xavier

There is a certain charm to babyface killers like this. When you look at Macura, he doesn’t exactly scream “one of the best players on a top 25 basketball team.” I get more of a “youtube pop sensation,” honestly. But in reality, that’s exciting. Imagine the shit that has gotten talked against this kid his entire life when he stepped on a court, and all he has done in response is ball at an elite level.

Marvin Bagley III, Duke

Bagley is one of the most prospects in the nation. He is 6’11” with ball handling ability and the capability of scoring from anywhere on the floor. He only gets more exciting because that 6’11” turns into 7’2″ or 7’3″ when you factor in his mop. I wouldn’t be surprised if opposing defenders got lost in the curly mass while trying to contain him in the post.

Honorable Mention: Brian Bowen II, Louisville (sorta, kinda maybe)

Unfortunately for Bowen, it was announced today that he is not going to be able to play this season. That not only makes him unable to step on the court, but it also makes him ineligible for this prestigious list.