If you're an NBA snob without an interest in rooting for college basketball, the NCAA tournament is best used as a primer on the top prospects in the upcoming NBA draft.
This year's draft is said to be historically weak, but there are still a number of guys who should make meaningful contributions in the pros next year.
Using what we've seen this year, as well as the scouting reports on DraftExpress, we picked out the 12 best prospects in the tournament.
12. Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse
Size: 6'5", 175 pounds
2012-13 Stats: 12 ppg, 7.7 apg, 4.7 rpg
Best case scenario: A rich man's Shaun Livingston
11. Doug McDermott, Creighton
Size: 6'8", 223 pounds
2012-13 Stats: 23.1 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 58.9% shooting from 3
Best case scenario: Steve Novak with a post game
10. Kelly Olynyk, Gonzaga
Size: 7'0", 238 pounds
2012-13 Stats: 17.7 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 65.5% FG
Best case scenario: Nick Collison
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