2017 NBA Draft: Predictions For The Top Prospects In The NCAA Tournament

By Onie Dator | Mar 15, 2017

Feb 22, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Mitch Lightfoot (44), guard Frank Mason III (0) and guard Josh Jackson (11) celebrate with the Big 12 championship hats and shirts after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 87-68 at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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March Madness is officially here. Time for some Bold Predictions on the Top NBA Draft Prospects who will take part of the madness.

Before anything else, Washington’s Markelle Fultz, who is projected by most NBA mock drafts to go No. 1 in the 2017 Draft, will not be part of the predictions as his Huskies (9-22) had no chance of making it to the field of 68.

Another exciting prospect who will miss the festivities is NC State’s Dennis Smith. Like Fultz, he had a fantastic season, but his team did not do well. NC State only had a 15-17 overall record.

Finally, Robert Williams of Texas A&M, a projected top 10 pick, will also miss his chance to showcase his talents in college basketball’s biggest stage. Unfortunately, they will not be a part of this piece.

Here are a few predictions on the top NBA Draft prospects that will be participating in this year’s NCAA Tournament.