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2016 NBA Draft: Who Stood Out on Day 1 of NCAA Tournament?

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) celebrates in front of Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Demetris Morant (21) during the second half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) celebrates in front of Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Demetris Morant (21) during the second half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) controls the ball against the Yale Bulldogs during the first half of a first round game during the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) controls the ball against the Yale Bulldogs during the first half of a first round game during the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

Taurean Prince, Baylor Bears

Opponent: Yale Bulldogs

Result: 79-75, L

Stat Line: 34 minutes, 28 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 12/24 FG, 4/7 3PT

Position: Small Forward

Age: 21 (8/22/1995)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’7.5″, 215 pounds, 6’11”

Analysis

Yet again, the Baylor Bears were early upset victims at the NCAA Tournament. The last person to blame for that shocking loss to the Yale Bulldogs is star senior and 2016 NBA Draft prospect Taurean Prince.

Prince was magnificent in his final game as a collegiate athlete, effectively confirming what was believed about his jump shot: it’s lethal.

Prince went off, scoring 28 points on 12-of-24 shooting with four 3-point field goals made. It was exactly what scouts needed to see from him, as Prince’s NBA upside is found in his physical profile and shooting touch.

This wasn’t his best defensive performance of the season, but he certainly had the first half of, “3-and-D,” down pat.

Prince is a first-round prospect on a vast majority of draft boards. This game further solidified his place as such, as it proved that he’s not afraid of the big moments—something that can’t be said for all prospects.

Prince will get drafted, and this game will be one that’s referenced when discussing how good he could become.

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