DeCourcy -- Reynolds One of Top 10 #2 Guards

Virtually every 2009-10 preview that mentions Villanova identifies the Wildcat squad's strongest feature is the back court. Should anyone be surprised that The Sporting News' long-time College Basketball writer named Scottie to his list of "College basketball's top 10 shooting guards"? Maybe that Scottie was not identified as a point guard (most likely where he will play after Villanova)? While I have not always appreciated DeCourcy's perspective on DI basketball, it is good to see he gave a nod to these two 'Cats (see my earlier post on Corey Fisher). His comment about Scottie ("He is on pace to challenge the 2,200-point mark.") may be a bit optimistic, but appreciated because he has clearly done some homework.

Also honored by DeCourcy -- fellow Big East off guard Jerome Dyson of Connecticut.

Congratulations Scottie!

DeCourcy -- Fisher One of Top 10 Point Guards

Another dividend of the Final Four run last season? Or the extra exposure from the World University Games over the summer? According to Mike DeCourcy over at The Sporting News Villanova's Corey Fisher is the #9 point in DI ball. Says DeCourcy, "He should increase his 24.3-minute average. Others recognized include fellow Big East bballer Kemba Walker (#5) from UConn and former Big East bballer from Cincinnati (now at South Carolina), Devan Downey, who DeCourcy ranked at #4. DeCourcy also recognized freshmen John Wall (#2) and Abdul Gaddy (#7), who begin their DI careers at Kentucky and Washington respectively.

Congratulations Corey!