College basketball: What would an NCAA All-Star Game Look Like?
By John Ryan
Shooting Guard
Team A: Trevon Bluiett (Xavier) and Kyle Guy (Virginia)
While the nations top ranked teams continue to struggle, Xavier rides a 9-game winning streak heading into a marquee showdown against Villanova. At the helm of this winning streak is Trevon Bluiett, who is averaging 21 points per game over that stretch and 19.6 points, with 5.7 rebounds, per game on the season. He is the focal point of this offense and is a huge reason why the Musketeers continue to climb closer to #1 in the AP polls.
Backing up Bluiett is Kyle Guy, another guard who has been invaluable to the success of his team. Guy is very active on the defensive end and one of the better three-point shooters in the nation. His rise in offensive production is one of the main reasons Virginia has taken the leap this season.
Team B: Bryce Brown (Auburn) and Tra Holder (Arizona State)
Auburn is the best team in the SEC and Bryce Browns emergence in the back-court is a big reason why. Brown leads the team in scoring (16.6 PPG) and has a knack for getting buckets late in the game. He is an excellent three-point shooter and should be recognized as one of the best guards in the country.
Tra holder is a ticking time bomb, ready to explode for 15 points during any given stretch. He’s a dynamic scorer who has been able to take over games all season. Holder’s 40-point explosion during the upset win over Xavier is just one example of how terrific he has been this season.