College Basketball's Top 10 Shooting Guards
Mike DeCourcy - SportingNews.com
Sep 22, 2009
1. Willie Warren, Oklahoma. When superstar forward Blake Griffin was hurt, Warren responded by averaging 25.0 points over two games. Griffin is gone now, so don't be surprised if Division I's most dynamic scorer puts up a full season of those numbers.
Warren says: "I'm not a true point guard, but I think I'll be a player who can play the point guard position. I'll be able to find players open when people come to try to trap me. Scoring … that's what gets their attention the best, what I do the best."
2. Greivis Vasquez, Maryland. For a guy who doesn't make many 3s, he has tried a lot of them — because the Terps have needed somebody to try something. They should be more complete this season, allowing Vasquez to be more judicious.
3. Jerome Dyson, Connecticut. After Dyson blew out his knee last season, North Carolina had no serious challengers for the 2009 title. If he's healthy and fit, Dyson should help keep UConn near the front of the Big East pack.
4. Malcolm Lee, UCLA. It's not clear whether Lee is a point guard, shooting guard or small forward, but it's obvious the Bruins need him to be great to maintain their stature.
5. Terrico White, Mississippi. After shifting to point guard, he became a dominant player. As last season's injured Rebels return, do they have to fit around him?
6. Avery Bradley, Texas. He could excel at either backcourt spot.
7. Scottie Reynolds, Villanova. He is on pace to challenge the 2,200-point mark.
8. Isaiah Thomas, Washington. Penetration led to 207 free throws as a freshman last season.
9. Tyshawn Taylor, Kansas. He led USA Basketball's U-19 team in scoring even though he filled a complementary role.
10. Talor Battle, Penn State. He averaged 37.4 minutes as a sophomore last season.
Mike DeCourcy is a writer for Sporting News. E-mail him at decourcy@sportingnews.com.
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