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3 players who raised their NBA Draft stock on Day 1 of March Madness

By Jack Simone

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 17: Doug Edert #25 of the Saint Peter's Peacocks celebrates after drawing a foul against the Kentucky Wildcats during the overtime period in the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 17, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 17: Doug Edert #25 of the Saint Peter's Peacocks celebrates after drawing a foul against the Kentucky Wildcats during the overtime period in the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 17, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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BUFFALO, NEW YORK – MARCH 17: Mario McKinney Jr. #4, Teddy Allen #0 and Sir’Jabari Rice #10 of the New Mexico State Aggies celebrate after defeating the Connecticut Huskies in the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at KeyBank Center on March 17, 2022 in Buffalo, New York, 3 players who raised their NBA Draft stock on Day 1 of March Madness. (Photo by Joshua Bessex/Getty Images) /

NCAA March Madness is finally here! The first set of games was played on Thursday night, and there were plenty of storylines to talk about.

Kentucky got upset by St. Peters, Iowa got upset by Richmond, and UCONN got upset by New Mexico St. Needless to say, there were a ton of top teams that ended up falling on just day one alone.

3 players who raised their NBA Draft stock on Day 1 of March Madness

Meanwhile, the NBA only had one game air on Thursday, most likely because they knew everyone’s eyes were going to be glued to their TVs, watching a constant stream of college basketball action all day long.

But that doesn’t mean there was nothing to watch for NBA fans on Thursday. Just because there was only a single NBA game doesn’t mean NBA fans who don’t care about college ball shouldn’t be paying attention.

Instead, keep an eye out on the players. For most people, this is the first time they actually pay attention to college ball. And in turn, it’s their first glance at the next class of NBA players.

March Madness is the time for all those relatively unknown NBA prospects to make a name for themselves. The underrated freshman, surprise sophomores, and gritty upperclassmen will finally have their time to shine.

NBA scouts will undoubtedly be watching closely, as the tournament is the perfect chance for prospects to raise their draft stock. Just look at the Donte DiVincenzo’s and Buddy Hield’s of the world.

So, after just one day of March Madness, what players have raised their NBA Draft stock already? Who should you have your eyes on as the offseason approaches?