With the NCAA tournament in full swing and some of the nation's finest prospects strutting their stuff on a national stage, the time has come to ponder when and where the country's most esteemed collegiate players will be playing their professional ball.
But before breaking down a few key prospects who are still standing in the NCAA tournament, here's a full first-round mock draft. Note the projected draft order was based on NBA standings as of Saturday, March 19.
Brandon Ingram, F, Duke
LSU's Ben Simmons once looked like a lock to be drafted No. 1 overall, but Duke's Brandon Ingram has put on a show thus far in the NCAA tournament.
And with the Philadelphia 76ers—who are the odds-on favorites to snag the 2016 NBA draft's No. 1 pick—in dire need of a go-to presence on the wing who can score in catch-and-shoot isolation or dribble-drive situations, Ingram feels like a seamless fit.
Although Simmons arguably has the most unique skill set in the draft thanks to his ball-handling capabilities at 6'10", Ingram has the outside shot and shooti ...
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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Predictions for Top Prospects Alive in NCAA Tournament
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