NBA teams scout the college ranks all year long, but the NCAA Tournament provides an opportunities for front offices and fans alike to sneak looks at the next great pro players in one rather convenient setting, especially now that every game of March Madness will be televised. To help you catch as many future NBA players as possible as you enjoy March Madness, we laid out the schedule for all of DraftExpress' top 30 NBA prospects who will play in the tourney.
For more info on the prospects themselves, visit DraftExpress or read our profiles of those in the top 15. Otherwise, schedule your March Madness viewing around this guide to the first two days of action.
You can also check out the full tournament TV schedule, and SBNation.com's 2011 NCAA Tournament hub.
Thursday
No. 9 Terrence JonesNo. 16 Brandon Knight, Kentucky vs. Princeton (2:45 PM, CBS)
Jones and Knight are John Calipari's latest one-and-done prospects. Jones is a bombastic scorer in the mold of early Paul Pierce. Knight is the embattled Kentucky guard who is far more Tyreke Evans than John Wall, only smaller than both. Bonus! Ian Eagle and Jim Spanarkel will likely discuss ineligible Kentucky frosh Enes Kanter, No. 8 on DX's board.
No. 25 Jeff Taylor, Vanderbilt vs. Richmond (4:10 PM, TBS)
The junior Commodore is one of the SEC's better scorers, but needs to show more perimeter polish to move up draft boards.
No. 13 Kawhi Leonard, San Diego State vs. North Colorado (4:40 PM, TNT) SB Nation wrotes about Leonard on Wednesday.
No. 27 Patric Young, Florida vs. UC Santa Barbara (6:50 PM, TBS)
Young is Billy Donovan's latest young big man plays under 20 minutes per game, but is a physical specimen in the mold of Al Horford. Keep an eye on him when he's in the game.
No. 17 Jimmer Fredette, BYU vs. Wofford (7:15 PM, CBS)
You know all about The Jimmer, BYU's extraordinary scorer. Is he J.J. Redick? Adam Morrison? Ray Allen? Watch and make up your own mind!
No. 7 Kemba Walker, Connecticut vs. Bucknell (7:20 PM, TNT)
Friday
No. 20 Jordan HamiltonNo. 23 Tristan Thompson, Texas vs. Oakland (12:15 PM, CBS)
Thompson has been one of the best freshmen in the nation, and is a long power forward who finishes great in the paint. Hamilton could have been a first-round pick last year; he's a high-octane, perimeter-oriented small forward. Two fun prospects.
No. 30 Mouphtaou Yarou, Villanova vs. George Mason (2:10 PM, TNT)
Yarou is a sophomore big man handling the middle for 'Nova, who hope to make a long run in the tournament.
No. 6 Derrick Williams, Arizona vs. Memphis (2:45 PM, CBS)SB Nations wrotes about Williams on Monday.
No. 23 Nolan Smith
No. 26 Mason Plumlee, Duke vs. Hampton (3:10 PM, truTV)
Duke has the nation's top prospect in Irving, and two more in DX's top 30 in senior point guard Smith and sophomore big man Plumlee. Irving might not play; if he does, you'll be forgiven if you refuse to take your eyes off of him.
No. 18 Chris Singelton, Florida State vs. Texas A&M (4:10 PM, TBS)
Singleton, a junior forward, is shaping up his offense a bit, but still figures to struggle to score at the NBA level. Is he the next Corey Brewer, or the next Gerald Wallace?
No. 3 Jared Sullinger, Ohio State vs. Texas-San Antonio (4:40 PM, TNT)SB Nation wrotes about Sullinger on Monday.
No. 19 Marcus Morris
No. 24 Markieff Morris, Kansas vs. Boston U. (6:50 PM, TBS)
The Morris twins factor heavily in Kansas' bid for a national championship; Markieff is the Robin Lopez to Marcus' Brook. Unfortunately, Markieff doesn't have an afro to help us keep them straight on the court.
No. 4 Harrison Barnes
No. 11 John Henson, North Carolina vs. Long Island (7:15 PM, CBS)SB Nation wrotes about the pro prospects of Barnes and Henson this week.
No. 28 Travis Leslie, Georgia vs. Washington (9:45 PM, CBS)
Leslie will face a tough challenge against the Huskies, who have a few potential pro players of their own. Leslie's a great athlete, and according to DraftExpress a first-round talent.
March Madness resources: Printable NCAA Tournament bracket ... Full NCAA Tournament schedule.
Sources : SB Nation
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