The new college basketball season is just around the corner, which means we get to see some of the best players in the country play it out on the court. Some of the high-octane plays are played out by the best wingers in college basketball. Shooting guards could cut and slash on their way to the rim. They could also make a living raining down threes from beyond the arc. Below we take a look at the top 10 shooting guards in the upcoming 2015-16 NCAA Basketball season.
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[sc:MultiSportArticles ]Best College Basketball Shooting Guards of the 2015-16 NCAA Basketball Season
10. D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera (Georgetown)
[sc:NCAAB240banner ]D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera led Georgetown in scoring last season, chipping in 16.3 points per game. He initially declared for the NBA Draft before deciding to return to school instead. Smith-Rivera should have a big season in the Big East this year.
9. Xavier Rathan-Mayes (Florida State)
Xavier Rathan-Mayes returns after leading the ACC in scoring (14.9 points per game). The shooting guard could improve on his outside jumper some more after shooting just 28 percent on three-pointers last year. But if things go his way, Rathan-Mayes should be able to devastate defenses after exploding for three 30-point performances last year.
8. Tyler Dorsey (Oregon)
Tyler Dorsey has some pretty lofty shoes to fill in the departed Pac-12 Player of the Year Joseph Young. But being a highly-rated 6-foot-4 guard should help him fill those shoes. Dorsey was impressive, making the U19 All-Tournament team of the Greek national team.
7. Grayson Allen (Duke)
Grayson Allen was merely an afterthought on the Duke bench last season, averaging 4.4 points in 9.2 minutes per game. But he was absolutely brilliant when it mattered the most, spurring the Blue Devils to the national championship with a 16-point effort as the starters struggled with foul trouble.
6. James Blackmon (Indiana)
James Blackmon is due for big things playing for Indiana. His skillset fits head coach Tom Crean’s system incredibly well. He was excellent with the ball in his hands scoring 15.7 points per game on 42 percent shooting, including 39 percent from three-point range as a rookie. Expect more from Blackmon as he matures further this season.
5. Malik Newman (Mississippi State)
Malik Newman is expected to make an immediate impact for Mississippi State from day one. He’s the type of prospect who’d do well for a year as a one-and-done freshman expected to make a quick detour before entering the NBA Draft.
4. Malcolm Brogdon (Virginia)
Who said Virginia was only about defense? Malcolm Brogdon is the lifeblood of the Cavaliers’ offense; he can slash, shoot or create plays for his teammates. But what takes the cake is his ability to force defensive stops on the other end of the court.
3. Buddy Hield (Oklahoma)
Buddy Hield gives the Oklahoma Sooners a chance to capture the Big 12 title. In his junior year last season, Hield averaged 17.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He scored at least 25 points in five different games.
2. Caris LeVert (Michigan)
Caris LeVert played just 18 games last season due to a foot injury, but he showed what he’s made of in the limited amount of time he had. LeVert averaged 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists as a junior. He was excellent from deep, shooting 41 percent from three-point range. A healthy
1. Ron Baker (Wichita State)
Ron Baker is the best shooting guard in the country. He’s coming off averaging 14.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last season. Baker has been excellent from beyond the arc, nailing 38 percent of his attempts from three. Baker should help fuel Wichita State to a third straight appearance in the Sweet 16.
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