51.   The Washington Wizards have two emerging talents at the guard position, Richard Hamilton and Courtney Alexander.

52.   There never was a question that Ainge still could make the three-point shot and contribute at the shooting guard position.

53.   They still have two dynamic scorers in Latrell Sprewell and Allan Houston, but their point guard position is one of the worst in the division.

54.   They are projected as combo guards in college, capable of playing either the point or shooting guard position.

55.   Though Walker played right tackle for the Gators, he could eventually play on the left side, allowing overworked Derrick Deese to move to his natural guard position.

56.   Used at both guard positions, he helps the team primarily with his long-distance shooting, not running the team.

57.   Ward, nearly two years to the day after he won the Heisman Trophy, provided energy at the guard position.

58.   We get our toughness from our guard position, and he sets the tone.

59.   We had a logjam at the shooting guard position when we acquired Allan Houston, and we wanted to clean that up.

60.   Watson, who plays both guard positions for Washington High School, gave the Bruins an oral commitment in October, then wavered when Jim Harrick was fired.