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Pro prospects for all 65 NCAA Tournament teams

Posted: Monday March 12, 2007 1:12PM; Updated: Monday March 12, 2007 11:43PM
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Big men Al Horford (left) and Joakim Noah are expected to be lottery picks if they declare for the draft this year.
Big men Al Horford (left) and Joakim Noah are expected to be lottery picks if they declare for the draft this year.
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Not every team playing in the NCAA Tournament has a legitimate NBA prospect, but most have players who will play professional basketball on some level. Remember, not all NBA players come from the power conferences, and some of them have names you will hear for the first time (Trey Johnson?) during this year's tournament.

Without further delay, we unveil a reference sheet of the top professional basketball prospects on each team and their NBA chances.

Albany (N.Y.): Senior guard Jamar Wilson isn't big (6-1), but the list of things he does well on the basketball court is. A four-year standout here, the former Bronx high school star has a 21-point game against Florida and a 19-point game against Connecticut in his career.

Arizona: F Chase Budinger, F Marcus Williams, G Mustafa Shakur, F Ivan Radenovic. Budinger, one of the best freshman in the country, has said he will return to school, while Lute Olson has volunteered that Williams will leave for the NBA. Seniors Shakur and Radenovic are likely second-round draft picks.

Arkansas: Guard Patrick Beverley was the SEC Freshman of the Year, and junior center Steven Hill is a big-time shot-blocker. But neither is ready to follow the departed Ronnie Brewer to the NBA right now.

Belmont: Junior guard Justin Hare and senior center Boomer Herndon are good college players, but not NBA prospects.

Boston College: F Jared Dudley, G Tyrese Rice, C Sean Williams (dismissed from team in January). Dudley, one of my favorite players for the many ways in which he helps his team win, was named ACC Player of the Year. Rice has become an explosive scorer as a sophomore. Shot-blocker Williams is a factor in the draft, but not on the court for the Eagles.

Butler: Junior guard A.J. Graves was one big reason the Bulldogs were able to compete with and beat some of the major conference teams they faced.

Brigham Young: Sophomore big man Trent Plaisted isn't ready for the NBA yet, but he has the size (6-11, 245) and inside-outside shooting ability that will intrigue teams in time.

Central Connecticut State: Senior guard Javier Mojica was Northeast Conference Player of the Year, but is not an NBA prospect.

Creighton: Senior guard Nate Funk made a triumphant return after an injury redshirt year and led the MVC in scoring. Senior center Anthony Tolliver will play for pay, but not in the NBA.

Davidson: Freshman guard Stephen Curry, son of former NBA sharpshooter Dell Curry, averaged 21 points a game. The big star at Davidson is coach Bob McKillop, who has been outstanding for years.

Duke: Sophomore forward Josh McRoberts has had an adequate season, but the Blue Devils needed even more from him.

Eastern Kentucky: While the team has no NBA prospects at this time, sophomore guard Mike Rose emerged as the team's scoring leader this season, and he's a legitimate three-point shooting threat.

Florida: F/C Joakim Noah, F Al Horford, G Taurean Green, G/F Corey Brewer. The defending national champions have had a few bumps in the road, but nobody will remember them if the Gators make another Final Four run. Juniors Noah and Horford are likely lottery picks if they come out, while fellow junior Brewer would also be a first-round pick.

Florida A&M: Big man Rome Sanders is an inside scorer who gave Pittsburgh some problems this year. He could have a professional career overseas.

George Washington: Senior guard Carl Elliott is a tough customer who can defend the ball as well as run a team. However, his offensive shortcomings make an NBA career a longshot.

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