There will be a ton of NBA eyes fixed on this year's LSU Tigers. Credit the arrival of super recruit Ben Simmons, arguably the No. 1 prospect in the country. Simmons alone should draw routine trips from scouts and general managers.
And nobody should benefit more than rising junior Tim Quarterman—one of the better-kept secrets in the 2016 draft discussion.
Quarterman flew mostly under the radar until coach Johnny Jones began starting him at point guard in February. After triple-doubling against Ole Miss and averaging 5.7 assists over his last 11 games, Quarterman quietly emerged as a prospect to watch heading into the summer.
And a strong summer has now made him a must-follow prospect entering the season.
He generated all sorts of positive buzz for himself at June's Adidas Nations.
Quarterman then continued to make noise during LSU's recent tour to Australia, where he averaged 16.4 points, 4.6 assists and 5.2 rebounds through five games (against pro clubs).
Possessing 6'6" size and above-the-rim burst, he certainly stands out und ...
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The Under-the-Radar 2016 NBA Draft Prospect Guaranteed to Turn Heads
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