Many college hoops fans would say that the best backcourt in America today probably resides in Philadelphia. Villanova plays two point guards, Maalik Wayns and Corey Fisher, who are quick and crafty with the ball, and it has helped propel Nova into the top 10. It's a strategy that NBA teams use frequently, especially if one of their points can turn into a scorer when playing off the ball. But can these two guards make the jump to the NBA? As of now, I'd say the odds for Fisher, a senior, aren't great, and Wayns still has a lot to prove. But let's take a closer look.
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David Thorpe
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- Executive director of Pro Training Center
- Started coaching career in 1987
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