The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is a popular event for many fans, but for others, it’s a chance to scout future NBA players. This tournament preview focuses on the top teams and players to watch for NBA potential. Duke is projected to have three players selected in the top 10 of the upcoming NBA draft, including Cooper Flagg, who is the presumptive No. 1 pick. Rutgers, despite having two potential lottery picks in Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, missed the tournament and declined an NIT invitation. Illinois also has potential first-round picks in Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley, while Texas guard Tre Johnson is emerging as a top-five player in the draft class. Florida and Auburn, both No. 1 seeds in the tournament, have players who were semifinalists for the Naismith Trophy but are not projected to be lottery picks. Fans are encouraged to enjoy watching these players compete in college, as their NBA futures may not shine as brightly.
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