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2016 NBA Draft: Who Shined on Day 1 of Sweet 16?

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 24, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Sheldon McClellan (10) reacts after a play during the first half against the Villanova Wildcats in a semifinal game in the South regional of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Sheldon McClellan (10) reacts after a play during the first half against the Villanova Wildcats in a semifinal game in the South regional of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Day 1 of the Sweet 16 has concluded, and a number of NBA Draft prospects benefited immensely. Who stood out from the back at the NCAA Tournament?

Mar 24, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Sheldon McClellan (10) reacts after a play during the first half against the Villanova Wildcats in a semifinal game in the South regional of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Sheldon McClellan (10) reacts after a play during the first half against the Villanova Wildcats in a semifinal game in the South regional of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

There are few stages grander on the athletic front than the Sweet 16. The 2016 NCAA Tournament plays home to a vast number of critical games, but it’s the Sweet 16 that ushers in the true championship push made by genuine title hopefuls.

In turn, the top remaining prospects in the NBA Draft are presented with a rare opportunity to significantly boost their draft stock.

With the spotlight shining on the Sweet 16, five prospects took advantage of this incredible opportunity to advance their careers. They overcame the pressure to shine in a way that reflected both their upside and immediate value to an NBA organization.

The question is, which prospects did the most for themselves during the 2016 NBA Draft?

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