March Madness: Top 5 backcourts in 2019 NCAA Tournament

By Alex Weber | Mar 21, 2019

RENO, NV - DECEMBER 15: Cody Martin #11 of the Nevada Wolf Pack and brother Caleb Martin #10 of the Nevada Wolf Pack talk to head coach Eric Musselman of the Nevada Wolf Pack during the game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Lawlor Events Center on December 15, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 16: Jared Harper #1 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates with Samir Doughty #10 after making a three point basket against the Florida Gators during the semifinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

3. Jared Harper and Bryce Brown – Auburn

If you think Corey Davis and Armoni Brooks are the best three-point-shooting backcourt, just wait until Harper and Brown catch fire from behind the arc. It’s truly magical. This duo resurrected the Auburn basketball program and Bruce Pearl’s career with their dazzling deep threes and sneaky defense.

Harper was considered “the best point guard in the country for what [Auburn] does” during a game broadcast this year, and it’s true. His poise, hustle, and clutch shotmaking are everything a coach could want in a senior point guard. Meanwhile, Brown is more a cut-and-dry heat check guy from three.

When he’s hitting shots, game over for the opponent. When he isn’t, well, it’s a crapshoot. Auburn will beat Kansas and North Carolina is these dudes make better than 50% of their three-point attempts, I guarantee you. I know that’s a tall order, but recent history is on my side.

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