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HARTFORD, CT - MARCH 23: Ja Morant #12 of the Murray State Racers waits to be introduced before a game against the Florida State Seminoles in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at XL Center on March 23, 2019 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

NBA Draft prospect stock up, stock down: NCAA Tournament edition

Ja Morant and closed skills in the NBA draft process

2019 NBA Mock Draft: March is here

5 first round NCAA Tournament games with NBA Draft implications

CHARLESTON, IL - JANUARY 17: Ja Morant #12 of the Murray State Racers brings the ball up court during the game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Lantz Arena on January 17, 2019 in Charleston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

NBA Draft Prospects to watch in the NCAA Tournament West Region

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - MARCH 09: The Kentucky Wildcats walk across the court in the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena on March 09, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

NBA Draft Prospects to watch in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 16: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Florida State Seminoles during the championship game of the 2019 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

NBA Draft Prospects to watch in the NCAA Tournament East Region

SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 04: Virginia Cavaliers Guard De'Andre Hunter (12) dribbles the ball around Syracuse Orange Center Paschal Chukwu (13) during the second half of the game between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Syracuse Orange on March 4, 2019, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NBA Draft Prospects to watch in the NCAA Tournament South Region

SPOKANE, WA - FEBRUARY 23: Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) works against BYU forward Yoeli Childs (23) before scoring during the game between the BYU Cougars and the Gonzaga Bulldogs played on February 23, 2019 in Spokane, Washington at the McCarthey Athletic Center. (Photo by Robert Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2019 NBA Mock Draft: The Lakers are finished

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 23: USC guard Kevin Porter Jr. (4) drives to the basket during a college basketball game between the Oregon State Beavers and the USC Trojans on February 23, 2019 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kevin Porter Jr. has star potential, and a lot to work on

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 16: Jontay Porter

The Step Back 2019 NBA Draft Big Board: March Update

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 22: Cam Reddish #2 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after hitting a three pointer against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Petersen Events Center on January 22, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

2019 NBA Mock Draft: No one in the lottery wants to lose

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 20: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after falling as his shoe breaks against Luke Maye #32 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 20, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Does Zion Williamson’s frame make him injury prone?

SYRACUSE, NY - FEBRUARY 23: Cam Reddish #2 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts to a made three-point basket against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the Carrier Dome on February 23, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

2019 NBA Mock Draft: Fallout from Zion Williamson’s injury gives others a chance to shine

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 16: Jontay Porter

2019 NBA Mock Draft: The Boston Celtics clean up

LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 12: PJ Washington #25 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball during the game against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena on February 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

P.J. Washington is built to be an NBA wing

AUSTIN, TEXAS - JANUARY 12: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders drives around Jaxson Hayes #10 of the Texas Longhorns at The Frank Erwin Center on January 12, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

2019 NBA Mock Draft: The dust clears from the NBA trade deadline

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 22: Cam Reddish #2 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after hitting a three pointer against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Petersen Events Center on January 22, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Is Cam Reddish still a top-10 prospect?

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 20: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

2019 NBA Mock Draft: Will the Knicks’ big gamble pay off?

CHAPEL HILL, NC - DECEMBER 29: Coby White #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts during a game against the Davidson Wildcats on December 29, 2018 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 60-82. (Photo by Peyton Williams/UNC/Getty Images)

The Step Back 2019 NBA Draft Big Board: February Update

CHARLESTON, IL - JANUARY 17: Ja Morant #12 of the Murray State Racers is seen before the game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Lantz Arena on January 17, 2019 in Charleston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

2019 NBA Mock Draft: Murray State’s Ja Morant is rising

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 01: Simisola Shittu #11 of the Vanderbilt Commodores blocks a shot by Markell Johnson #11 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the HoopHall Miami Invitational at American Airlines Arena on December 1, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Re-evaluating how to evaluate big man defense in the draft

CHARLESTON, IL - JANUARY 17: Ja Morant #12 of the Murray State Racers brings the ball up court during the game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Lantz Arena on January 17, 2019 in Charleston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

2019 NBA Mock Draft: There’s movement in the top 5

LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 08: Keldon Johnson #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies at Rupp Arena on January 8, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

2019 NBA Mock Draft: Could the Hawks jumpstart their rebuild in 2019?

DURHAM, NC - JANUARY 05: Duke Blue Devils forward RJ Barrett (5) guards Clemson Tigers guard Marcquise Reed (2) during the Duke Blue Devils game versus the Clemson Tigers on January 5, 2019, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo by Brian Utesch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

R.J. Barrett could be a star, but is he the right type of star?

DURHAM, NC - JANUARY 05: Duke Blue Devils forward RJ Barrett (5) dribbles past Clemson Tigers forward David Skara (24) during the Duke Blue Devils game versus the Clemson Tigers on January 5, 2019, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo by Brian Utesch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2019 NBA Mock Draft: Is R.J. Barrett right for the Knicks?

DURHAM, NC - DECEMBER 01: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during their game against the Stetson Hatters at Cameron Indoor Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 113-49. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

2019 NBA Mock Draft: Getting familiar with the top of the 2019 class

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 20: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders moves the ball against Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils in the first half at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

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