Top 3 short players in NCAA who have shown up big time this season featuring Darius McGhee, Damian Chong-Qui, and other

The NCAA has brought us plenty of exciting players throughout the years. That includes players of all shapes and sizes.

Some of the most exciting players in college basketball include players at the point guard position. Although it's easy to marvel at individuals who offer elite length, the smaller floor generals can be lightning in a bottle.

If you can play at a high level and be an offensive force, teams are going to want your services. The NCAA features players of all sizes who can light it up when it comes to the scoring column. But there are a number of individuals who are on the smaller side that can steal the show with their play.

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Undersized NCAA players making noise in 2022-23

#3, Zakai Zeigler, Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler

They say that toughness comes in all shapes and sizes. That's just the story with Tennesee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler. Listed at 5-foot-9, Zeigler was once the sixth man for the Volunteers. Now, seventh-ranked Tennessee (8-1) leans on his toughness and competitive nature.

Zeigler made the All-Southeastern Conference defensive team a year ago as a freshman. He's one of the country's toughest guards, and his impact is felt beyond the box scores. This year, he's averaging 9.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

#2, Damian Chong-Qui, Purdue-Fort Wayne

Senior guard Damian Chong-Qui of Purdue-Fort Wayne

Another undersized guard making noise in the NCAA is Damian Chong-Qui. The senior point guard spent the first three years of his collegiate career playing for Mount St. Mary's. Qui then transferred to Purdue-Fort Wayne (6-4), starting all 33 games for the Mastodons last season.

As a fifth-year senior, Qui is an important piece of the puzzle on the basketball court. Listed at 5-foot-8, Qui is averaging 8.2 ppg, 2.4 rpg and 3.9 apg while shooting 34.8%.

#1, Darius McGhee, Liberty

Liberty senior guard Darius McGhee

One of the most successful undersized players in the NCAA is Liberty Flames senior guard Darius McGhee. Throughout his career with Liberty, McGhee has been a bucket-getting machine. He was named the Atlantic Sun in each of the past two seasons.

Listed at 5-foot-9, McGhee uses his quickness to put up big-time production on the collegiate scene. He's currently averaging 21.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.8 apg and 1.4 steals per game. McGhee is also shooting 46.3%, including 42.7% from 3-point range this season. The 22-year-old is in his fifth season as a senior.