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NCAA Tournament: Nine NBA Draft Prospects To Watch In Day 2 Of The Tourney

By Deanna Chapman

Feb 25, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) reacts to a call during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. UCLA won 77-72. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) reacts to a call during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. UCLA won 77-72. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 15, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball over Virginia Cavaliers forward Isaiah Wilkins (21) in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. The Blue Devils won 65-55. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball over Virginia Cavaliers forward Isaiah Wilkins (21) in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. The Blue Devils won 65-55. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Jayson Tatum, Duke

(2) Duke vs. Troy (15)

Jayson Tatum is the player at Duke to watch during the NCAA Tournament. He’s a one-and-done player who can play some defense. Often times when we see highlight videos, they’re mostly for the offense. Tatum has some highlights on defense and if you want someone who can protect the rim, he’s the guy you should be looking at.

On offense, Tatum can get to the rim. He can’t shoot the three very well – he only shoots it at a 34 percent clip – but that can come with time. He’s likely to score most of his points in the paint and provide a team with some easy buckets.

Tatum isn’t going to jump off the screen, but he does a lot of things well.