NBA Mock Draft: Brandon Knight and the Top 10 Point Guards in the 2011 NBA Draft

There's not going to be a John Wall in the 2011 NBA Draft.

This year's point guard class isn't as top heavy as it was last year, but there is still a lot of talent to go around.

There could reasonably be 10-12 point guards drafted in this year's draft, depending on who comes out and who stays in school.

Wall's replacement at Kentucky, Brandon Knight, headlines this year's class of point guards, but there are several solid point guards who will be strong contributors for an NBA team.

From Knight to Corey Fisher to Demetri McCamey, let's take a look at the top 10 point guards who will be drafted in the 2011 NBA Draft.

10. Corey Fisher, Villanova

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Corey Fisher #10 of the Villanova Wildcats dribbles the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the Championship game at Madison Square Garden on November 26, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Fisher has been a huge part of Villanova's success the past four years.

The 6'1" point guard has been improving each of his four years under coach Jay Wright.

This season, he's averaging 14.3 points and 4.8 assists per game and averages nearly two steals a game.

He could be a good backup point guard for an NBA team.

9. Kalin Lucas, Michigan State

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: Kalin Lucas #1 of the Michigan Spartans lays the ball up against Syracuse Orange during their game at the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Lucas has been the leader of Tom Izzo's Michigan State team for the past three years.

This season, he's averaging 15.2 points and three assists per game.

He needs to get those assist numbers up, but Lucas knows how to win. That'll be useful in the NBA.

8. Alec Burks, Colorado

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KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 10: Alec Burks #10 of the Colorado Buffaloes moves the ball against Mike Singletary #32 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half during the first round game of the 2010 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament at the

Burks is a scorer, first and foremost.

Though he's listed as a point guard, he'll likely have to switch to shooting guard to be successful in the NBA.

Either that, or he'll need to be a Tyreke Evans sort of scorer with the ball in his hands.

But, he's averaging 20.5 points per game for the Buffaloes, and there's always room for that kind of production in the NBA.

7. Chris Wright, Georgetown

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PROVIDENCE, RI - MARCH 18: Chris Wright #4 of the Georgetown Hoyas heads for the net as D.J. Cooper #5 and Tommy Freeman #24 of the Ohio Bobcats defend during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament on March 18, 2010 at the Dunkin Do

Wright is averaging 13.4 points and 7.1 assists per game for the Hoyas this season. He also adds over two steals a game.

Those numbers are what NBA teams look for in a starting point guard.

If the 6'1" senior can continue his improvement at the NBA level, he could be a star someday.

6. Nolan Smith, Duke

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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 22: Nolan Smith #2 of the Duke Blue Devils in action during the CBE Classic game against the Marquette Golden Eagles on November 22, 2010 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Smith's scoring average is down slightly this year, but his other numbers are up.

Smith is averaging 16.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and nearly a steal per game for the No. 1 ranked Duke Blue Devils.

He may be the most complete point guard in this draft, but he might be reaching his full potential too soon.

5. Josh Selby, Kansas

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NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Jelan Kendrick #45 of East Team blocks Josh Selby #32 of West Team during the National Game at the 2010 Jordan Brand classic at Madison Square Garden on April 17, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for Jor

Selby has yet to play a game for the Kansas Jayhawks due to eligibility issues, so this ranking is purely speculation.

But, Selby appears to have all the tools necessary to be a solid player in the NBA next season.

The rankings might shift once he actually starts playing, but right now, I'd bet there's a team that would take a chance on the high risk, high reward Selby.

4. Demetri McCamey, Illinois

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: Demetri McCamey #32 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives past Haukur Palsson #13 of the Maryland Terrapins during the 2k Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden on November 19, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Chris McGrath

McCamey has gotten better and better every year he's been a part of Bruce Weber's Fighting Illini team.

His number are all up from last year and he's averaging 17.8 points and 7.3 assists per game. Add in his 1.2 steals per game and McCamey has all the tools he needs to step in and be a starting point guard in the NBA right now.

McCamey is one of the best shot creators in the NBA, whether it's creating a shot for himself or a shot for his teammates.

He's very dangerous with the ball in his hands.

3. Jimmer Fredette, BYU

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 20: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars drives for a shot attempt against the Kansas State Wildcats during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 20, 2010 in Oklahoma City,

Fredette is one of the best pure scorers in college basketball today.

His role in the NBA will probably be a reserve guard who comes off the bench when his team needs a little extra explosion on the offensive end.

But, if he can somehow make his 23.7 points per game carry over to the next level, he could be worth a mid-first round pick.

2. Kemba Walker, UConn

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LOUISVILLE, KY - FEBRUARY 01: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies dribbles during the Big East Conference game against the Louisville Cardinals on February 1, 2010 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Speaking of pure scorers, how about Kemba Walker?

Walker has taken the NCAA by storm this year, averaging 28.1 points per game for a UConn Huskies team that was supposed to have a down year this year.

Walker is carrying his team and making his teammates better, and he'll reward whatever NBA team decides to draft him early in the first round.

1. Brandon Knight, Kentucky

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LEXINGTON, KY - DECEMBER 11: Brandon Knight #12 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball during the 81-62 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers on December 11, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

John Calipari sure gets a lot of great point guards, doesn't he?

Knight is the latest in a long line of solid point guards at Kentucky.

He doesn't have the explosiveness that John Wall showed last season, but he has the potential to be a great NBA point guard.

I could see the Minnesota Timberwolves taking him early in the first round this year. Even if he doesn't go that high, it's hard to see him slipping past the Charlotte Bobcats, who would be picking 10th right now.

Knight looks like another one-and-done point guard for Coach Cal.