Butler- Gordon Hayward
Hayward is a do-it-all player for the Utah Jazz now. In his college career, he is most known for almost sinking a half-court shot that would have won the game for Butler against Duke in the NCAA Championship Game. But anyways, he is a great scorer, passer, rebounder, and defender.
Creighton- Kyle Korver
Korver, who has kept the shaggy hair over the years, is now a 3-point marksman who signed an extension with the Atlanta Hawks. Korver has been a key role player over the years for the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, and Chicago Bulls. His title may be taken away soon when Doug McDermott enters the NBA.
Georgetown- Roy Hibbert
Hibbert, who has been an Indiana Pacer his whole career, has made headlines the last few years. He was selected to an All-Star Game in 2012, and has made trouble for the Miami Heat in the playoffs. Hibbert, along with Paul George, should lead the Pacers to the top of the Eastern Conference the next few years.
Marquette- Dwyane Wade
Was there any doubt about this one? Wade is a top 10 shooting guard of all time, spending his whole career for the Miami Heat. The fourth pick in the 2003 NBA Draft has been an All-Star player since he got into the league, and will continue to be until he retires. Wade's explosiveness is the reason he has been as productive as he has recently.
Providence- MarShon Brooks
Brooks is a rising star now in his 3rd NBA season. He spent his first two years with the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets and is now a member of the Boston Celtics. He will always be remembered for his 52-point performance against Norte Dame, tying the Friars school record. He has the ability to catch fire on any given night, and will do so for the Celtics.
St. John's- Maurice Harkless/Metta World Peace
While World Peace(top) is at the end of his career, Harkless(bottom), a second year player, plays a similar game as him, without the attitude. Both are spectacular defensive players, shooters, and athletic. World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, has signed a contract with the New York Knicks, and Harkless is currently a member of the Orlando Magic. World Peace has had a spectacular career, and it will be interesting to see how Harkless plays in the future.
Villanova- Kyle Lowry
Lowry is a standout point guard for the Toronto Raptors. The scoring guard landed in Toronto after playing for the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies, but he has been high quality his whole career. His most recent headline was when he was blocked by 5'4" comedian Kevin Hart. Hopefully, this is not a sign to come for Lowry's next year.
Xavier- David West
David West has been a huge contributor for whatever teams he has played on, whether it be his former team, the New Orleans Pelicans, or his current team, the Indiana Pacers. Roy Hibbert and West gave the Heat fits in the playoffs last year. His ability to hit the free-throw line jumper and finish inside makes him one of the most underrated power forwards in the NBA.
DePaul and Seton Hall have no current NBA players, but Fuquan Edwin(Seton Hall) should change that for his school soon.
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