Big Ten/ACC Challenge's Top 10 Guards

The Big Ten/ACC Challenge is one of the non-conference schedule's most exciting events. Number one Duke versus number six Michigan State is the headline game in this season's challenge. Purdue will look to rebound off their first loss with a match up against Virginia Tech and Illinois will play North Carolina in a rematch of 2005's National Championship game. Those three games possess the most star power and look to be marquee non-conference games for each team. Several great guards will take the floor in these games so here is a look at the top ten guards in the Challenge this season. 

#10 Talor Battle

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INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 11: Guard Talor Battle #12 of the Penn State Nittany Lion stands on the court during the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 11, 2010

The Big Ten's second leading scorer in 2009-2010 returned to play one more season in Happy Valley. 

Stats as of Nov. 30th: 18.3 PPG, 3.5 APG, 4.2 RPG

ACC/Big Ten challenge matchup: Maryland @ Penn State, December 1st 

#9 Jordan Taylor

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LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 20: Jordan Taylor #11 of the Wisconsin Badgers brings the ball up the court against the UNLV Rebels during their game at the Thomas & Mack Center November 20, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UNLV won 68-65. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty I

Taylor looks to follow in the footsteps of graduated Trevon Hughes, and lead the Badgers to the their third straight win in the challenge. 

Stats as of Nov. 30th: 13.3 PPG, 4 APG, 3.2 RPG

ACC/Big Ten challenge matchup: NC State @ Wisconsin, December 1st 

#8 David Lighty

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: David Lighty #23 of the Ohio State Buckeyes goes up for two of his game-high 21 points against the Miami RedHawks at Value City Arena on November 26, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 66-45. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Ima

Lighty's leadership and dynamic scoring has the Buckeyes ranked second in the nation. His skills will be tested by Florida State's Deividas Dulkys tonight. 

Stats as of Nov 30th: 15.6 PPG, 4.2 APG, 4.8 RPG

ACC/Big Ten Challenge Matchup: 2.Ohio State @ Florida State, November 30th

#7 E'twaun Moore

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SPOKANE,WA - MARCH 21: E'Twaun Moore #33 of the Purdue Boilermakers makes a jumpshot against Dash Harris #5 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Spokane Arena on March 21, 2010 in Spokane, Was

A three time All Big-Ten ten selection, Moore is 2nd in the conference in points per game and is a key component in leading Purdue back to the Sweet 16. 

Stats as of Nov. 30th: 20.8 PPG, 2.7 APG, 6.7 RPG

ACC/Big Ten challenge matchup: 18. Purdue @ Virginia Tech, December 1st 

#6 Durrell Summers

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INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 03: Durrell Summers #15 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball against the Butler Bulldogs during the National Semifinal game of the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship on April 3, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana

The lethal shooting guard returned for his senior season after carrying his team to the 2010 Final Four after teammate Kalin Lucas went down. Summers can shoot the three and can explode for a monster dunk at any moment. 

Stats as of Nov. 30th: 15.2 PPG, 4.5 RPG

ACC/Big Ten challenge matchup: 6.Michigan State @ 1.Duke, December 1st 

#5 Malcolm Delaney

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ATLANTA - MARCH 13: Malcolm Delaney #23 of the Virginia Tech Hokies dribbles against the North Carolina Tar Heels during day two of the 2009 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament on March 13, 2009 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Co

The leading scorer in the ACC and the ACC's reigning scoring champion, Delaney looks to hand the Boilermakers their second loss of the season. He was a unanimous first team All ACC selection last year and he pairs with Dorenzo Hudson to give the Hokies one of the best backcourt's in the nation. 

Stats as of Nov. 30th: 21.3 PPG, 3.8 APG, 3.5 RPG

ACC/Big Ten challenge matchup: 18.Purdue @ Virginia Tech, December 1st 

#4 Kalin Lucas

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SPOKANE, WA - MARCH 19: Kalin Lucas #1 of the Michigan St. Spartans drives to the basket against Troy Gillenwater #33 of the New Mexico St. Aggies during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Spokane Arena on March 19, 2010 in S

The 2009 Big Ten Player of the Year looks to claim his second player of the year honor and can prove himself against a great Duke team. Look for Lucas to use his experience against the young Kyrie Irving in the showdown Wednesday night. 

Stats as of Nov. 30th: 17.5 PPG, 3.3 APG, 1.8 RPG

ACC/Big Ten challenge matchup: 6.Michigan State @ 1.Duke, December 1st 

# 3 Nolan Smith

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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 27: Nolan Smith #2 of the Duke Blue Devils shoots a layup against the Oregon Ducks on November 27, 2010 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Smith leads the number one Blue Devils in scoring and accounted for 30% of Duke's scoring last season. It will be an interesting match up between Sparty's Durrell Summers and him. Both guards are fantastic slashers and will look to attack each other all night.

Stats as of Nov. 30th: 16.8 PPG, 5.7 APG, 5.2 RPG

ACC/Big Ten challenge matchup: 6.Michigan State @ 1.Duke, December 1st 

#2 Kyrie Irving

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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 27: Kyrie Irving #1 of the Duke Blue Devils looks to pass the ball against the Oregon Ducks on November 27, 2010 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

The projected number 4 pick is a do-it-all point guard for the defending national champions. His quickness allows him to get to the basket with ease and his court vision is reminiscent of NBA star Chris Paul's. How he matches up against Kalin Lucas will decide the tempo of the game, and did I mention he is just a Freshman.

Stats as of Nov. 30th: 14.5 PPG, 5.8 APG, 3.7 RPG

ACC/Big Ten challenge matchup: 6.Michigan State @ 1.Duke, December 1st 

#1 Demetri McCamey

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 18: Demetri McCamey #32 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket against the Texas Longhorns during the 2k Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty

The Senior guard returned to Champaign for one more season to lead the Illini.McCamey leads the Big Ten in assists per game and is coming off a 10 assist effort against Western Michigan. North Carolina's weakness at guard will cost them on Tuesday night. McCamey is projected as a late 1st round to early 2nd round draft pick and is lethal when he catches fire. 

Stats as of Nov. 30th: 15.5 PPG, 7.7 APG, 3.7 RPG

ACC/Big Ten challenge matchup: North Carolina @ 21.Illinois, November 30th