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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; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) reacts after a play during the first half against the Chattanooga Mocs in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) reacts after a play during the first half against the Chattanooga Mocs in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Yogi Ferrell, Indiana Hoosiers

Opponent: Chattanooga Mocs (12)

Result: 99-74, W

Stat Line: 35 minutes, 20 points, 10 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal, 6/13 FG, 4/7 3PT, 4/4 FT

Position: Point Guard

Age: 22 (5/9/1993)

Height & Weight: 6’0″ & 178 pounds

Analysis

With an opportunity to prove himself on a national stage, Yogi Ferrell dominated the Chattanooga Mocs. He picked his spots as a scorer, paced the Indiana Hoosiers as a facilitator, and proved, without a shadow of a doubt, that he’s ready for the big stage.

Ferrell has his fair share of flaws as a prospect, but if he steps up with more performances like this, he’ll intrigue general managers enough to receive Round 1 consideration.

Ferrell scored 20 points on 13 shots, going 4-of-7 from beyond the arc and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line. He also dished out 10 assists to just two turnovers, effectively taking the Hoosiers onto his back and leading them to victory.

It was a signature performance for a player who has the rare opportunity to prove himself against NBA-caliber talent in the Round of 32.

Ferrell will lead the Hoosiers into a star-studded matchup with Jamal Murray, Tyler Ulis, and the Kentucky Wildcats. It will provide Ferrell with the opportunity to not only lead an upset bid, but to prove that he can play with two of the best point guards in this draft class.

If Ferrel is able to offer more of what he provided against Chattanooga, his draft stock will improve accordingly.

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