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NCAA Tournament 2011: Top 16 Sharpshooters of the Sweet 16

Doug BrodessMar 22, 2011

The 2011 NCAA Basketball may go down as one of the most exciting and least predictable tournaments ever.

Last second wins, buzzer-beating shots and unbelievable upsets.

There are only 16 teams left. Each one player who is a sharpshooter, a marksman and someone who can make a bucket from the floor the line or beyond the arc...or all three.

Here are the best shooters from each of the Sweet 16 teams.

They are ranked in order of their overall shooting percentage, that is, adding together their field goal percentage (FG%), free-throw percentage (FT%) and three-pointer percentage (3-PT%).

Before you look at the list, come up with who you think will make up the Top 5 on this list...

But let me say this: There are some surprises!

16. Chandler Parsons: Florida Gators

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OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 18:  Chandler Parsons #25 of the Florida Gators attempts a shot against the BYU Cougars during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men�s basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 18, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  (Photo by Ronal
OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 18: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Florida Gators attempts a shot against the BYU Cougars during the first round of the 2010 NCAA men�s basketball tournament at Ford Center on March 18, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronal

Chandler Parsons

Florida Gators

Senior

6'10"

218 lbs.

Forward

FG%: 49.2

3-PT%: 37.5

FT%: 55.8

Top Shooting Game: Tennessee, 5-for-7 FG, 4-for-5 3-PT, 2-for-4 FT

15. Harrison Barnes: North Carolina Tar Heels

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 18:  Harrison Barnes #40 of the North Carolina Tar Heels shoots over David Hicks #24 of the Long Island Blackbirds in the first half during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena on M
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 18: Harrison Barnes #40 of the North Carolina Tar Heels shoots over David Hicks #24 of the Long Island Blackbirds in the first half during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena on M

Harrison Barnes

North Carolina Tar Heels

Freshman

6'8"

210 lbs.

Forward

FG%: 42.6

3-PT%: 34.6

FT%: 75.2

Top Shooting Game: Clemson, 12-for-17 FG, 6-for-8 3-PT, 10-for-11 FT

14. Dwight Buycks: Marquette Golden Eagles

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 09: Dwight Buycks #23 of the Marquette Golden Eagles shoots a jump shot against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second round of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters at Madison
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 09: Dwight Buycks #23 of the Marquette Golden Eagles shoots a jump shot against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second round of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters at Madison

Dwight Buycks

Marquette Golden Eagles

Freshman 

6'3"

190 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 46.4

3-PT%: 41.5

FT%: 68.2

Top Shooting Game: Notre Dame, 7-for-9 FG, 5-for-5 3-PT, 2-for-2 FT

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13. Shelvin Mack: Butler Bulldogs

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LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 16:  Shelvin Mack #1  of the Butler Bulldogs shoots the ball during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at the KFC Yum! Center on November 16, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 16: Shelvin Mack #1 of the Butler Bulldogs shoots the ball during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at the KFC Yum! Center on November 16, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Shelvin Mack

Butler Bulldogs

Senior

6'3"

215 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 40.8

3-PT%: 35.1

FT%: 80.0

Top Shooting Game: Pitt, 10-for-16 FG, 7-for-12 3-PT, 3-for-4 FT

12. James Rahon: San Diego State Aztecs

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SAN DIEGO, CA - FEBRUARY 5:  James Rahon #11 of San Diego State against TCU at Cox Arena on February 5, 2011 in San Diego. SDSU beat TCU 60-53.  (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - FEBRUARY 5: James Rahon #11 of San Diego State against TCU at Cox Arena on February 5, 2011 in San Diego. SDSU beat TCU 60-53. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)

James Rahon

San Diego State Aztecs

Senior

6'5"

205 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 43

3-PT%: 43.3

FT%: 69.2

Top Shooting Game: Cal, 5-for-6 FG, 3-for-4 3-PT, 2-for-4 FT

11. Kemba Walker: Connecticut Huskies

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 10: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies drives to the basket against Gilbert Brown #5 of the Pittsburgh Panthers during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 10: Kemba Walker #15 of the Connecticut Huskies drives to the basket against Gilbert Brown #5 of the Pittsburgh Panthers during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament presented by American Eagle Outfitters

Kemba Walker

Connecticut Huskies

Junior

6'1"

172 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 43.1

3-PT%: 34.0

FT%: 81.8

Top Shooting Game: DePaul, 10-for-17 FG, 2-for-4 3-PT, 9-for-10 FT

10. Derwin Kitchen: Florida State Seminoles

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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 18:  Derwin Kitchen #22 of the Florida State Seminoles shoots against B.J. Holmes #11 of the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the United Center on March 18, 2011
CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 18: Derwin Kitchen #22 of the Florida State Seminoles shoots against B.J. Holmes #11 of the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the United Center on March 18, 2011

Derwin Kitchen

Florida State Seminoles

Senior

6'4"

204 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 49.8

3-PT%: 36.1

FT%: 74.7

Top Shooting Game: Duke, 9-for-13 FG, 3-for-4 3-PT, 1-for-1 FT

9. Tyshawn Taylor: Kansas Jayhawks

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LAWRENCE, KS - JANUARY 22:  Tyshawn Taylor #10 of the Kansas Jayhawks shoots over Gary Johnson #1 of the Texas Longhorns during the game on January 22, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KS - JANUARY 22: Tyshawn Taylor #10 of the Kansas Jayhawks shoots over Gary Johnson #1 of the Texas Longhorns during the game on January 22, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Tyshawn Taylor

Kansas Jayhawks

Junior 

6'3"

185 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 47.4

3-PT%: 40.4

FT%: 73.4

Top Shooting Game: Texas, 7-for-10 FG, 2-for-2 3-PT

8. Bradford Burgess: Virginia Commonwealth

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DAYTON, OH - MARCH 16: Bradford Burgess #20 of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams shoots against the USC Trojans during the first round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at UD Arena on March 16, 2011 in Dayton, Ohio.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty
DAYTON, OH - MARCH 16: Bradford Burgess #20 of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams shoots against the USC Trojans during the first round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at UD Arena on March 16, 2011 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty

Bradford Burgess

Virginia Commonwealth

Junior

6'6"

225 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 49.7

3-PT%: 40.3

FT%: 75.4

Top Shooting Game: Northeastern, 10-for-13 FG, 3-for-5 3-PT, 3-for-4 FT

7. Jordan Taylor: Wisconsin Badgers

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 11:  Jordan Taylor #11 of the Wisconsin Badgers attempts a shot against Talor Battle #12 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 11, 2
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 11: Jordan Taylor #11 of the Wisconsin Badgers attempts a shot against Talor Battle #12 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 11, 2

Jordan Taylor

Wisconsin Badgers

Senior

6'1"

195 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 43.8

3-PT%: 43.6

FT%: 85

Top Shooting Game: Indiana, 11-for-19 FG, 7-for-8 3-PT, 10-for-10 FT

6. Doron Lamb: Kentucky Wildcats

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TAMPA, FL - MARCH 17:  Doron Lamb #20 of the Kentucky Wildcats attempts a free throw against the Princeton Tigers during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at St. Pete Times Forum on March 17, 2011 in Tampa, Florida.  (Photo by
TAMPA, FL - MARCH 17: Doron Lamb #20 of the Kentucky Wildcats attempts a free throw against the Princeton Tigers during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at St. Pete Times Forum on March 17, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by

Doron Lamb

Kentucky Wildcats

Freshman 

6'4"

195 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 49.7

3-PT%: 46.9

FT%: 79.0

Top Shooting Game: Winthrop, 11-for-12 FG, 7-for-8 3-PT, 3-for-3 FT

5. Jimmer Fredette: BYU Cougars

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DENVER, CO - MARCH 19:  Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars shoot against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Pepsi Center on March 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.  (Photo by Justin Edmond
DENVER, CO - MARCH 19: Jimmer Fredette #32 of the Brigham Young Cougars shoot against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Pepsi Center on March 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmond

Jimmer Fredette

Brigham Young Cougars

Senior

6'2"

195 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 45.5

3-PT%: 40.6

FT%: 89.1

Top Shooting Game: New Mexico, 22-for-37 FG, 7-for-14 3-PT, 1-for-1  FT

4. Justin Harper: Richmond Spiders

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DENVER, CO - MARCH 19:  Justin Harper #32 of the Richmond Spiders dunks the ball against Ty Proffitt #13 of the Morehead State Eagles during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Pepsi Center on March 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado
DENVER, CO - MARCH 19: Justin Harper #32 of the Richmond Spiders dunks the ball against Ty Proffitt #13 of the Morehead State Eagles during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Pepsi Center on March 19, 2011 in Denver, Colorado

Justin Harper

Richmond Spiders

Senior

6'10"

225 lbs.

Forward

FG%: 53.5

3-PT%: 45.2

FT%: 79.3

Top Shooting Game: George Washington, 11-for-15 FG, 4-for-5 3-PT, 4-for-4 FT

3. Jon Diebler: Ohio State Buckeyes

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CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 18: Jon Diebler #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes shoots a free throw against the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Quicken Loans Arena on March 18, 2011 in Cleveland,
CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 18: Jon Diebler #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes shoots a free throw against the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Quicken Loans Arena on March 18, 2011 in Cleveland,

Jon Diebler

Ohio State Buckeyes

Senior

6'6"

205 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 50.7

3-PT%: 50.0

FT%: 82.7

Top Shooting Game: Penn State, 10-for-12 FG, 10-for-12 3-PT

2. Kyrie Irving: Duke Blue Devils

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 20:  Kyrie Irving #1 of the Duke Blue Devils makes the eventual game-winning basket late in the second half while shooting over Stu Douglass #1 of the Michigan Wolverines during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tourn
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 20: Kyrie Irving #1 of the Duke Blue Devils makes the eventual game-winning basket late in the second half while shooting over Stu Douglass #1 of the Michigan Wolverines during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tourn

Kyrie Irving

Duke Blue Devils

Freshman

6'2"

180 lbs.

Guard

FG%: 51.7

3-PT%: 45.7

FT%: 90.3

Top Shooting Game: Butler, 6-for-10 FG, 3-for-6 3-PT, 6-for-6 FT

1. Derrick Williams: Arizona Wildcats

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10:  Derrick Williams #23 of the Arizona Wildcats shoots a three-pointer against the Oregon State Beavers in the second half in the quarterfinals of the 2011 Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on Marc
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Derrick Williams #23 of the Arizona Wildcats shoots a three-pointer against the Oregon State Beavers in the second half in the quarterfinals of the 2011 Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on Marc

Derrick Williams

Arizona Wildcats

Sophomore

6'8"

241 lbs.

Forward

FG%: 60.0

3-PT%: 58.1

FT%: 74.4

Top Shooting Game: Oregon State, 8-for-12 FG; 5-for-6 3-PT, 1-for-2 FT

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