2016 NBA Draft: Buddy Hield, Players Who Aced Elite Eight

A number of 2016 NBA Draft prospects stood out during the Elite Eight. How much did they help their respective draft stocks?

And then there were four.

Heartbreak and triumph highlighted one of the most memorable two-day periods of the 2016 NCAA Tournament. The field was again cut in half, as unlikely contenders and heavy favorites found a way to reach the most glorious of stages: the Final Four.

That wouldn’t have been possible without the efforts of some of the top 2016 NBA Draft prospects in all of college basketball.

Some of the standout performers remained true to their spectacular form. Said players stepped up and produced at elite levels, just as they’ve done since the beginning of the 2015-16 college basketball season.

Others utilized the Elite Eight as a platform for their emergence. Said performances may not be enough to solidify their draft stock, but their breakout showings created enough intrigue to effectively put them on the radar.

The question is, which 2016 NBA Draft prospects stood out as the very best from the Elite Eight?

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