SG Class Grade: B

 

With plenty of depth at the 2-guard position in this year's class, there isn't really anyone who stands out as the top Shooting Guard in the class. However, Creighton's senior Bryce Logan probably has the most complete resume. Logan finished his collegiate career with a 2 1st Team All-American awards, a 2nd Team All-American award, and a Player of the Year award his Junior year. When asked why he didn't declare for the NBA draft last season after his amazing Junior season, Logan answered, "I still haven't accomplished the one thing that I came here for. I want to win a championship with Blue Jays." Though they failed to win the National Championship, the Blue Jays faired very well in the NCAA Tournament, as they lasted until the Elite 8. There, the eventual champions, Louisville, knocked them out. However, no one can blame Logan, who led the Blue Jays in nearly every statistical category. Logan is an excellent 2-way player that can fill it up in bunches on the offensive end, then get back and play excellent team defense. He could be the perfect addition to a contender, which might warrant trading up into the lottery to snag him.

 

Season Averages: 19.8 PPG, 5.1 APG, 1.7 BPG, 6.7 RPG, 53.8% FG, 43.9% 3PT Physical Attributes: 6'7", 204 lbs, 22 Years Old

 

The opposing 2-guard of the team that knocked out Logan's Blue Jays in the Elite 8 is no slouch, either. Ray Buchanan, Louisville, was a standout Sophomore for the Cardinals this past year after having a relatively disappointing Freshman campaign. Though Buchanan had a difficult Freshman season, he learned a valuable lesson about adversity. After his first collegiate season, the Cardinals recruited the top recruit in the Nation, Jeremiah Jackson, who just so happened to be at Buchanan's position. Buchanan was expected to fall back on the depth chart in favor of the stud Freshman, but instead, he thrived as a Small Forward for Louisville, as he displayed his versatility. With both Buchanan and Jackson in the starting lineup, the Cardinals captured another National Championship. Buchanan's game relies mostly on his athleticism to make electrifying plays on both ends. Though he's not a pure scorer, Buchanan can score in a few different ways, such as attacking the basket or pulling up from mid-range. His three-ball definitely needs work, though. Defensively, Buchanan's quickness gives him the edge over most in one-on-one matchups. He won't get you much stats on the defensive end, but he's a very underrated perimeter defender.

 

Season Averages: 12.2 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 51.3% FG, 33.2% 3PT Physical Attributes: 6'5", 221 lbs, 20 Years Old