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Seth Greenberg, ESPN Insider 9y

Top matchup nightmares for 2014-15

Welcome to the preseason edition of the 2014-15 college basketball “matchup nightmares” series. A matchup nightmare is not just a talented scorer or rebounder, but, more importantly, a player against whom it is extremely difficult to construct a game plan to stop. He does things that you cannot control as an opposing coach. His versatility makes it tough to decide what exactly you want to give and what you want to take away.

This initial list will be void of incoming freshmen, as you must earn it by getting it done in college. Instead, it’ll be comprised of players who’ve positioned themselves due to exceptional seasons last year and/or strong summer development. You’ll also notice a few under-the-radar guys from non-Power 5 conferences.

Here’s my list of the biggest matchup nightmares in college basketball today.


Delon Wright | G | Utah Utes

Wright is one of the most unique, durable and complete players in college basketball, as he impacts the game every time down the floor on both sides of the ball. He does things for which no opposing game plan can account.

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