As a showcase for the future of the NBA, the March Madness bracket did pretty well for itself.
That's not the primary function, of course. But as Villanova and North Carolina get ready to contend for a title, the 2016 NBA draft outlook certainly has a redefined look after about a month of action.
For a top prospect like Utah's Jakob Poeltl, the tournament turned out to be a disaster after a second-round exit in which he was completely neutralized. Someone like Oklahoma's Buddy Hield, though, implanted himself in minds around the globe and won't let go.
Before the title game, here's an updated look at the state of the draft.
2016 NBA Mock Draft
Predictions for Intriguing Prospects
3. Phoenix Suns: SG Buddy Hield, Oklahoma
Hield got a mention in the intro because he was by far the best player in the tournament.
Entering the bracket, some had reservations about Hield in large part because of his age (22). As a senior, some would suggest his value dips. After the tournament, though, maybe it's better to think of the Oklahoma product of an e ...
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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Predictions for Intriguing Prospects Pre-NCAA Championship
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