With only 16 teams left in the NCAA tournament, NBA draft hype season is well underway. Prospects like Ben Simmons and the entire Kentucky Wildcats team (!) are already declaring for the draft.
But plenty of quality prospects remain in action for scouts to evaluate over the next few weeks, including a potential No. 1 overall pick, the Duke Blue Devils' Brandon Ingram.
The Oklahoma Sooners' Buddy Hield isn't finished, either. He continues to make a case for himself as a possible top-five selection, which seemed like an impossible feat just six months ago.
Elsewhere, the biggest riser over the past month spent this past week in the NIT. The Washington Huskies have a pair of young studs turning pro, and one may be destined for the lottery.
The draft order is based off current NBA standings and accounts for all previously made trades. Players are projected based on their college/international production, proven skill set, future potential and how they might fit with specific teams.
1. Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons (LSU, PF, Freshman)
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