Point guard is one of the most difficult positions to play in basketball, and the college game has proven to be plentiful in the last few seasons, from Chris Paul and Deron Williams to Derrick Rose and O.J. Mayo leading this year’s crop of rookies. Here is a look at the five point guards you could be seeing cross the stage for the 2009 NBA Draft. It’s no surprise that some of the NBA teams with the best hoops betting chances.

Stephen Curry, Davidson

The sharp-shooting junior guard has added “distributor” to his skill set, as he continues to pour in the points (30.0), along with 6.7 assists. Curry’s size of 6’3” (and that’s generous) calls for him to change his game to get to the NBA, and he already has one of the quickest releases you’ll ever hope to see. Davidson has solid NCAA basketball odds of +6000 to win the title, and Curry will be the man to steer them.

Ty Lawson, North Carolina

The junior is probably the most pro-ready “pass-first” point guard in the country, and there aren’t many people better in the open court than Lawson, who directs the nation’s best team. Lawson almost went pro last year, but decided to come back for a national title, and probably a consistent jump shot. He is very similar to Charlotte’s Raymond Felton, who taught Lawson the ropes when he was a freshman, and Felton led the 2005 team to the championship. The Tar Heels are the NCAA basketball betting favorites this year, and a title would go a long towards Lawson getting a shot in the league.

Darren Collison, UCLA

The senior took over the reins when Russell Westbrook was picked fourth in last year’s draft, and like Lawson, Collison is similar to his predecessor. Collison is shooting 50% from three-point land with a couple steals per game, and there has been no drop in his scoring average. Collison’s four-year experience should also pay dividends for the Bruins, who have hoops betting odds of +3000 for the championship.

LeVance Fields, Pittsburgh

Another senior, Fields has to get a more consistent jump shot if he wants any chance in the league, but playing for a team with NCAA basketball odds of +800 will get some attention thrown your way. Fields is great with the ball with a 4.28 assist-to-turnover ratio, and being able to take care of the ball is a highly underrated aspect of the game overlooked by almost everyone but scouts.

Nick Calathes, Florida

This is a surprise pick, and the sophomore guard should probably stay at least one more year at Florida, but his versatility cannot be overlooked. Calathes fits the mold more as a “point forward” as he directs the team as a 6’6” player, and his height allows him to see the floor as well as anyone in the country. The Gators are NCAA basketball betting longshots at +5000, but a player with Calathes’ vision can be a difference-maker.