Having an elite three-point shooter can spell the difference between making the Big Dance and a madness-free March. Here are the top six players to watch from behind the arc this season
ROBERT NYAKUNDI
SMU
48.5%
The top returning three-point shooter in the nation (49.7% in 2010--11), the senior forward has improved his overall field goal percentage to 52.5 (from 48.1 last season).
DORON LAMB
Kentucky
46.2%
Even on the most stacked team in the country, Lamb stands out: Through six games he leads the Wildcats in scoring (14.2 ppg) and perimeter shooting (hitting 12 of 26 treys).
MARCUS DENMON