2016 NBA Draft: Who Shined on Day 3 of NCAA Tournament?

Mar 19, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Ulis (3) drives to the basket against Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 19, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) reacts after scoring against the Yale Bulldogs during the first half of a second round game of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Grayson Allen, Duke Blue Devils

Opponent: Yale Bulldogs (12)

Result: 71-64, W

Stat Line: 40 minutes, 29 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 10/15 FG, 5/7 3PT, 4/4 FT

Position: Shooting Guard

Age: 20 (10/8/1995)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4.5″, 189 pounds, 6’6.5″

Analysis

Duke Blue Devils shooting guard Grayson Allen broke out during the 2015 National Championship game. Thus, it disappointed many when he posted a dud during the Round of 64 in a close game against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks.

Against the Yale Bulldogs, Allen reminded viewers of why he’s projected to be a late first-round selection in the 2016 NBA Draft.

Allen went off, scoring 29 points in yet another close game against an upset-minded opponent. He was incredibly efficient, going 10-of-15 from the field and 5-of-7 from beyond the arc while fully showcasing his brilliant offensive abilities.

When Allen is playing to the strengths of the team, there aren’t many college basketball players better than he.

There are still some concerns about Allen, specifically in the way he approaches the game. He’s an isolation player whose jump shot is elite, but his tunnel vision could hurt him—or it could add to his appeal.

With more games like this, Allen could emerge as the type of prospect who analysts stash low, but general managers covet for the rare killer instinct.

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