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SG Class Grade: A

 

There is essentially one man responsible for Louisville's back-to-back National Championships, and that man is Jeremiah Jackson. Jackson came back for his Sophomore season after leading the Cardinals to the National Championship two years ago alongside Ray Buchanan and Everett Smith. Jackson did not win Freshman of the Year last year, but this year, he made quite the mark, winning Player of the Year awards in both the American conference and the NCAA. Simply put, Jackson is one of the best prospects we've seen in a while. He has prototypical size for the 2-guard at 6'5", 220 lbs, and he's still only 20 years old. He's an athletic specimen, and he does just about everything well. Though there are a few holes in his game, like his shooting range and consistency, he more than makes up for it with his raw potential and wide skillset. Though he's not a complete lock for the #1 overall pick, most have him down as the top prospect in this year's draft, and for good reason.

 

Season Averages: 21.1 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.9 BPG, 3.0 SPG, 55.2% FG, 34.1% 3PT. Physical Attributes: 6'5", 220 lbs, 20 Years Old

 

USC's Senior guard Jeffery Hutchinson is a unique character. Last season, he led the nation in ejections, technical fouls, suspensions, but most importantly, points per game. Despite Hutchinson's attitude and temper, he is quite notorious for his shooting stroke and his willingness to shoot. Though he's far from the best prospect in the draft, mainly due to his small size at the 2-guard and his attitude, Hutchinson is still going to get lots of looks from NBA Scouts around the league for his ability to score. Hutchinson uses his small-frame to his advantage as he slips past the defense on drives, but his biggest weapon is his jumpshot. Last season, he shot 47.5% from three-point land. Though he's undersized at 6'2", Hutchinson is best suited at the shooting guard position instead of the point guard spot. Some feel that he should play off-ball as much as possible since he's as trigger happy as a gun-nut.

 

Season Averages: 25.1 PPG, 3.1 APG, 2.5 SPG, 46.5% FG, 40.2% 3PT Physical Attributes: 6'2", 175 lbs, 22 Years Old

Jeremiah Jackson, SG, Louisville

Jeffery Hutchinson, SG, USC

Other Notable Shooting Guards

 

Anderson Busca, Shooting Guard, Germany. 6'6", 210 lbs, 20 Years Old.

Season Averages (Euroleague): 6.6 PPG, 2.9 APG, 43.2% FG, 47.4% 3PT

 

Steve Enyeama, Shooting Guard, Duke. 6'4", 195 lbs, 19 Years Old.

Season Averages: 14.7 PPG, 51.9% FG, 37.8% 3PT

 

Dwayne Brown, Shooting Guard, Kansas. 6'5", 240 lbs, 20 Years Old.

Season Averages: 11.3 PPG, 2.0 SPG, 4.3 RPG, 40.3% FG, 27.8% 3PT

 

Rasheed Davidson, Shooting Guard, Kentucky. 6'8", 221 lbs, 21 Years Old.

Season Averages: 9.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 42.7% FG, 38.9% 3PT

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