Road to the Final Four at Ford Field: Top Wings in The Nation

Jameson Fleming by Senior Writer Written on October 22, 2008
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6. 6'5'' UTEP Senior Stefon Jackson

One the nation's best unknowns, Stefon Jackson will help the Miners challenge Memphis as Conference USA champs. Jackson's a slasher who can play either the two or the three, but no matter what position Jackson is holding down, the UTEP wing will score at will.

Jackson returns as the conference's leading returning scorer at 23.6 ppg. He's not known for having a great shooting range; Jackson can hit a three, but mainly relies on putting the ball on the floor and using his athleticism to change the scoreboard.

 

7. 6'7'' BYU Senior , Lee Cummard

Few players have steadily improved over the past three years as much as BYU's Lee Cummard. The Cougar has significantly improved in almost every statistical category during each of his three years in Provo.

Cummard does all the little things, but can also really shoot. He's connects at a rate of 57 percent from the floor, 86 percent from the line and 47 percent from three. The senior will lead the Cougar's challenge to take down UNLV as conference kings.

 

8. 6'7'' Arizona Junior, Chase Budinger

There's not a lot of money or fame in volleyball so Chase Budinger chose to play basketball in college. It's a good thing he did because the Wildcat has elevated his game enough to be an NBA draft prospect. After flirting with the NBA draft during his first seasons in Tuscon, Budinger is back for a third season.

A tremendous leaper and all-around player, the Arizona wing with firey curly hair will look to improve his shot selection in order to increase his 17 ppg scoring average.

 

9. 6'6'' Louisville Senior, Terrence Williams

Athleticism should be Terrence Williams' middle name. Few players can run and jump as well as Williams, but also be as agile as the Cardinal small forward. Williams has thrown down some very memorable game changing dunks.

Rick Pitino has a stud that's never supplied the gaudy numbers, but Willams is the ideal glue guy. He can slide up and down the lineup guarding a variety of opposing players.

 

10. 6'5'' Clemson Senior, K.C. Rivers

Few teams have underperformed the past two seasons as much as Clemson has, but the Tiger's struggles haven't been because of senior wing K.C. Rivers. He's a dangerous shooter who can also crash the glass.

Rivers spends the majority of his time away from the basket; a Rivers' drive is almost as rare as a Clemson NCAA Tournament win. The senior didn't shoot a free throw in 17 games last year which is probably a good thing since the Tiger is only a 67.7 percent free throw shooter.

Vote Now! - Author Poll

Who's the best wing in the country?

  • James Harden
  • Tyler Smith
  • Sam Young
  • Dionte Christmas
  • Austin Daye
  • Stefon Jackson
  • Lee Cummard
  • Chase Budinger
  • Terrence Williams
  • K.C. Rivers
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Results - Author Poll

Who's the best wing in the country?

  • James Harden

    30.3%
  • Tyler Smith

    21.3%
  • Sam Young

    13.5%
  • Dionte Christmas

    4.5%
  • Austin Daye

    9.0%
  • Stefon Jackson

    3.4%
  • Lee Cummard

    2.2%
  • Chase Budinger

    4.5%
  • Terrence Williams

    11.2%
  • K.C. Rivers

    0.0%
  • Total votes: 89
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