3 must-see college prospects every NBA fan needs to watch during March Madness 

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1) Rob Dillingham

If you have watched Kentucky play this season, you probably left the game wondering why Rob Dillingham came off the bench. It has been a constant talking point throughout the season, especially as Dillingham has established himself as perhaps Kentucky’s most explosive player.

Whether or not Dillingham is best coming off the bench is still up for debate; his going to the top of the first round in this June’s draft is not. After a relatively slow start to his freshman season, Dillingham has shot up draft boards and was selected 3rd overall in ESPN’s latest mock draft.

Dillingham is averaging exactly 15 ppg while playing just under 23 minutes a night. He is also incredibly efficient, shooting 48% from the floor and over 44% from three. When Dillingham gets going, it is hard to think of previous twitchy Kentucky guards capable of taking over a game. 

Whether his future is that of Malik Monk, instant offense as a 6th man off the bench, or as a franchise's lead guard like Tyrese Maxey remains to be seen. A strong showing in March Madness could sway his doubters to believe he is capable of being the latter.

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