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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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Feb 17, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (11) drives to the basket as Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) defends during the second half at McKale Center. The Wildcats won 99-61. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 17, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (11) drives to the basket as Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) defends during the second half at McKale Center. The Wildcats won 99-61. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

Allonzo Trier, Arizona Wildcats

Prospect Rank: No. 30

Position: Shooting Guard

Age: 20 (1/17/1996)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’5″, 207 pounds, 6’6″

Slash Line: .472/.365/.793

Season Averages: 28.1 MPG, 15.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.5 3PM

The Arizona Wildcats aren’t quite as prolific as they were in previous seasons, but every Sean Miller team is worth fearing in the NCAA Tournament. Arizona’s roster is solid and well-rounded, but it’s Allonzo Trier who stands out as the Wildcats star with a legitimate NBA future.

According to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress, Trier is using the NCAA Tournament as an opportunity to prove to scouts that he deserves to be a first-round pick.

"For Arizona, this is a big game for freshman Allonzo Trier (#61), who is likely to enter the 2016 NBA Draft, according to sources, and is hoping to show enough in the NCAA Tournament to convince scouts he’s worthy of being one and done."

It’s safe to say that there’s no player with more to lose than Trier.

Trier rates amongst the best penetrating scoring guards in this draft class, and that could land him in Round 1. He has no trouble getting to the free throw line, is efficient and productive from beyond the arc, and has the makings of a strong in-between game.

Defensive inconsistency is an issue for the freshman guard, but he has the size, build, and skill to thrive as a 2 at the next level. In order to solidify his status as a first-round draft pick, however, he must transcend the paper appeal and shine under the national spotlight.

Based on Givony’s report, Trier knows exactly how much is on the line.

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