March Madness 2024: The top 10 NBA Draft prospects to keep an eye on

March Madness begins tomorrow, and the amount of talent that will be on display for the upcoming days is nothing short of amazing. So, to be ready and not miss out any of the young prospects that will be competing for UConn, Kentucky, Baylor and the rest of teams, we decided to make a list of the ten best players that NBA scouters and executives will be focusing in.

As every year, young college basketball players from the best teams are looking to showcase their talents in the biggest stage. That's what March Madness means. Some of them are already being discussed as top draft prospects and will have to revalidate that, but other guys will have the possibility to perform in front of this big audiences in order to guarantee themselves being a lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Rob Dillingham and Reed Shepard from Kentucky, Cody Williams from Colorado, Ja'Kobe Walter from Baylor and UConn's Stephon Castle are some of the names to pay attention since tomorrow.

Kentucky, seeded No. 3 in the South region, has a promising path. Dillingham, a key player, has the potential to elevate his draft status. Known for his competitive spirit, he excels in crucial game moments. Despite Kentucky's SEC tournament exit, Dillingham's recent performance against Texas A&M showcased his talent, scoring 27 points with 5 three-pointers and 7 assists in just 29 minutes.

Reed, along with Dillingham, has been a standout and a surprise gem for scouts. Despite being a freshman, he plays like a veteran player, especially in clutch moments. Good defender, great long distance shooter (52.5% success rate from beyond the arc) and a savvy passer, Sheppard has emerged as a reliable option, often complementing Dillingham as a go-to player.

We've already talked about the promising younger brother of OKC's Jalen Williams. Cody is an excellent defender, standing at 6-8, he can effectively defend multiple positions and disrupt opponents in half-court situations. He has plenty offensive talent as well, comparisons to Jaden McDaniels suggest Williams has even greater shot creation abilities.

Baylor relies on Walter for a strong tournament performance. Although he has been praised by his efficiency from beyond the arc, he has been struggling in the latter part of the season. But with his excellent shooting form, and his ability for catch and shoot situations make Ja'Kobe an important prospect to checkout.

Stephon was named Big East Freshman of the Year. He's listed at 6-6, 205 pounds, and his size make him a dangerous mismatch to the opponents' backcourt. In addition, Castle is a very good finisher at the rim. Despite UConn's offensive depth, Castle moves effectively off the ball and is a solid defender.

Missi has demonstrated proficiency in 3-point shooting at practice. He boasts impressive footwork and finishing abilities around the rim, with traffic and on both sides of the basket.

Duke's offense relies big time on Kyle Filipowski. Despite this, there's some discrepancy on where will he fall in the upcoming draft. The 7-footer is one of those players that could really make a jump into higher ground this tournament.

Clingan has transformed his game late in the season. He's playing more like a traditional big man, attacking the paint, being a constant threat of a double-double. In the Big East tournament, by halftime, he already had 22 points, 16 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 assists.

Knecht, the SEC's top player, excels offensively and has significantly improved defensively. He's Tennessee's go-to scorer, with six games of 30+ points this season, and is projected as a mid-to-late first-round NBA draft pick.

Shannon presents himself as a dynamic lefty guard that can provide scoring shooting from long distance or driving to the hoop. He averages 37 points in the last two games.