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- Magic Johnson was the best college point guard of all time. At 6’9", he redefined who could play the position. Johnson’s mastery of all of the dimensions of point guard play was amazing. He had no holes in his game. His two-year (1977-79) collegiate averages were: 17.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game.
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- Gary Payton, Oregon State. ‘The Glove’ is Oregon State’s all-time leader in points, field goals, assists and steals – and when a guy like Payton stays for four years, it’s hard to see those records being broken.
- Penny Hardaway, Memphis. Like Payton, Hardaway was an all-around gem. His career averages: 20 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.
- Bobby Hurley, Duke. Hurley is nothing like the two players mentioned above, and that’s what makes this such a fun exercise. Of course, you’d take Payton and Hardaway over him from a pure talent perspective.
- Allen Iverson, Georgetown. Iverson was a joy to watch compete at Georgetown. What he lacked in size, he more than made up for in explosiveness, skill and a relentless style of play.
Mar 7, 2024 · Whether it be the likes of Magic Johnson, Stephen Curry, Allen Iverson, or many more, college hoops are littered with prime examples of some of the best point guards of all time. Who among...
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- Top 10 Point Guards
- Bobby Hurley, Duke
- Bob Cousy, Holy Cross
- Jason Kidd, California
- Guy Rodgers, Temple
- Gary Payton, Oregon State
- Phil Ford, North Carolina
- Calvin Murphy, Niagara
- Isiah Thomas, Indiana
- Magic Johnson, Michigan State
You win in College Basketball with guard play, and today we will look at the greatest point guards to ever play the game.
I know this won’t be a popular pick, but Bobby Hurley holds the NCAA’s all-time assists record (1.076). Hurley was a winner. His record in all four seasons was 114-26. The Blue Devils won the 1991 and 1992 national championships while he was in Durham (1989-1993). Although he was not considered the Duke go-to guy, Hurley was named 1992 Final Four M...
Bob Cousy, the first great college point guard, was also the greatest overall player of the 1940s in College Basketball. Cousy, who played for Holy Cross was an All-American three times. The “Houdini” of the Hardwood was an amazing ball-handler and a phenomenal passer. His moves and zipped passes were often astonishing. Cousy scored nearly 18 point...
Kidd’s first year at California saw him average 13.0 points, 7.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 steals per contest. This earned him the national Freshman Of The Year award and a spot on the All Pac-10 Team. His 110 steals set the NCAA record for most freshman steals and set a school record for most steals in one season. Additionally, his career 220 ...
Guy Rodgers from Temple was one of the pioneers in college basketball. The Temple star “rivaled Bob Cousy in ballhandling and passing.” I think in college Rodgers was the better player. Although assists averages weren’t kept track of at the time Rodgers played at Temple, according to Philly hoops historians. Rodgers is considered by many to be the ...
He could make a few shots from close and far if Oregon State needed him to. The 6’4″ guard was skilled at facilitating passes so that his teammates could score. Payton was always looking for a rebound or a steal and he found a way to grab it. His senior season (1989-1990) was among the best in Pac-10 history. He averaged 25.7 points, 4.7 rebounds a...
Phil Ford was the greatest point guard in ACC history. Ford scored 2,290 points and averaged 18.6 PPG. He was the first player to reach at least 2,000 points and give out over 600 assists in ACC history. Ford was a Second-Team All-American as a sophomore and as a Junior- and Senior- he was first-team All-American. He was awarded the 1978 Wooden (Pl...
Calvin Murphy from Niagara was one of college basketball’s most successful point guards. The 5’9″ tall mighty mite scored 2,548 points in 77 games. He averaged 33.1 points per game. Murphy averaged 38.2 points per contest as a sophomore. Murphy was a premier collegiate player during his time as a Purple Eagle. As a sophomore, he was Second-Team All...
Thomas would have excelled in any college program. However, he stood out in Bob Knight’s motion offense during 1979-1981. Chicago’s 6’1″ guard had the freedom and control to create and dominate from his backcourt position. Thomas’s numbers aren’t enough to tell the whole story. In his two years of playing for the Hoosiers, Thomas averaged 15.4 poin...
He was 6’9″ tall and redefined the role. Magic could do it all, and along with Larry bird saved the NBA and made March Madness a much bigger sporting event than it had ever been. Johnson was a master of every dimension of point guard play. Johnson had no gaps in his game. His two-year college averages (1977-1979) were 17.1 points and 7.6 rebounds, ...
- Magic Johnson: Michigan State. 40 of 40. Magic Johnson was more than just the best point guard in the 1970's. He is the greatest college point guard of all time.
- Bob Cousy: Holy Cross. 39 of 40. Bob Cousy was the greatest college player of the 1940's. His uptempo style of play and unique flair revolutionized the college game that featured little player movement and two-handed set shots.
- Calvin Murphy: Niagara. 38 of 40. Calvin Murphy was the highest scoring point guard in college basketball history. In his three varsity years at Niagra, Murphy averaged an amazing 33.1 ppg (2,548 points in 77 games).
- Guy Rodgers: Temple. 37 of 40. Guy Rodgers was one of the great point guards in the 1950's for Temple. In his three varsity years, Rodgers averaged 19.6 ppg and 6.5 rpg.
Jun 11, 2021 · Which point guards have been the best? ESPN's Jay Bilas gave his list of the top point guards, not just spread across his time as an analyst, but in the sport's history. Here's a look at...
Jan 22, 2024 · Pete Maravich is the greatest scorer in college basketball history, while Oscar Robertson might be the best all-around player. More or less, both took the scoring lead and ran the offense,...
6 of 10. Niagara’s Calvin Murphy was one of the highest-scoring point guards in college basketball history. In 77 varsity games, the 5’9” mighty mite scored 2,548 points, averaging 33.1...
