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2017 NBA Draft: 10 Prospects To Watch On The First Day Of The NCAA Tournament

By Jack Pontin

Mar 10, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) looks to pass during a Pac-12 Conference Tournament game against the UCLA Bruins at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) looks to pass during a Pac-12 Conference Tournament game against the UCLA Bruins at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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Melo Trimble, Guard, Maryland (92nd ranked NBA prospect)

The junior guard is making his third appearance in the NCAA tournament, and is coming off a Sweet 16 run in 2016. While leading his team to a 24-8 regular season record, Trimble averaged 17 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game.

Trimble has been the Terps’ best player throughout the season and will need to have a strong showing in the tournament to make his way back into the discussion as a draft-able player, especially in one of the best point guard draft classes in recent memory.

Maryland plays 11th-seeded Xavier Thursday in what is expected to be an extremely competitive game. Xavier was a top-15 team in the country before hitting a rough patch in Big East play. The college Melo will have to have a big game to slide past the Musketeers and make it to the Round of 32.