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2016 NBA Draft: Players with Most to Gain in NCAA Tournament

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 16, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) signs autographs during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men
Mar 16, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) signs autographs during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men /
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The stage is set for players to ascend draft boards across the country. The question is, who’s under the most pressure to shine in the 2016 NBA Draft?

Mar 16, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) signs autographs during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men
Mar 16, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) signs autographs during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men /

The field of 64 has been set for the 2016 NCAA Tournament. Thus, the eyes of every NBA scout and general manager is preparing to shift to a group of players who are simultaneously pursuing immortality and an improvement or solidification of their draft stock.

Everyone has something to gain, and even more have something to lose, but very few have as much on the line as the following college athletes.

In some instances, these players are already near the top of the average draft board. An early exit, deep run, stellar performance, or lackluster overall showing could prove to be the difference between a player maintaining, improving upon, or damaging their chances at being a lottery pick.

For others, their draft stock is less than concrete. Their idea of slipping isn’t falling out of the Top 14, but instead falling out of the first round or, potentially, failing to get drafted at all.

The question is, which 2016 NBA Draft prospects have the most to prove in the NCAA Tournament?

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