Things have changed since we published Mock 1.0 on April 1. The NCAA field is down to four teams, and a couple of the players in our Top 30 have decided to return to school or wait another year in Europe (Darko Saric).
Hence, Mock 1.0.1.
March Madness: NBA Draft Consequences
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The first week of the NCAA Tournament is in the books, and one thing is clear — the draft stock of many of the top players did not improve. In fact, Kentucky’s Nerlens Noel’s stock was probably helped the most of any top prospect — and he was unable to play in the NIT because of a torn ACL.
But there were certainly others who helped themselves.
NCAA Selection Sunday: Names and Games to Know About
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It’s Selection Sunday, and March Madness officially kicks off this week. Now that the brackets are out, office productivity around the country will take a nose dive.
While there is so much excitement around the games and tradition, NBA teams will be watching closely trying to find their next draft pick.
Here is a look at a few games and top prospects in each region to keep an eye on.
Kotoch: A Deeper Look at the NCAA’s Top Scorers
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There is an old saying that you can’t teach scoring. Ask any NBA general manager what they need more of, and the answer is almost always scoring.
With the Sloan Sports Analytic Conference reaching a mainstream following, the need to understand statistics and data is at a premium. Despite many complicated numbers and formulas to uncover gems and underrated players, one truth exists: Teams value players that create extra possessions. In a given playoff game, each team may have 80 possessions. With defenses locking down, scoring efficiency is a significant value.
Before Sloan, points per game mattered. Now, teams care more about efficiency. For instance, if a player scores 20 points, does he need to take 18 shots to do it? Or can he get that many points on 14 shots?
NBA Draft Lookahead: IU’s Zeller falling; Olapido Rising
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It’s March, and that means it’s almost tournament time, and the NBA Draft is less than four months away.
As die-hard college basketball fans and casual observers alike watch game after game and see countless numbers of prospects showcase their abilities, NBA scouts are putting the finishing touches on their scouting reports. Every March some prospects play themselves into or out of the first round, but for many others their stock has been cemented.
