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Tyler Smith G/F, Junior, Tennessee
Overall, the SEC didn’t receive a lot of attention this past season. Neither did Smith’s 21 points a game.
This swingman has been one of the most consistent on the Vols' squad, but a first round exit in the NCAA tourney hurt Smith because of the lack of recognition.
Smith should return to Tennessee and lead his squad back to the tourney with a better seed to get the attention he deserves. He can move himself from a second round pick this season to a first round in next year’s draft.
Dar Tucker G/F, Sophomore, DePaul
Like his teammate Mac, both players need another year to solidify a spot in next season’s draft.
While showing flashes of greatness in his freshman year and improving his scoring his sophomore year, he still has plenty of growing to do.
If he can find a consistent jump shot, he could be selected in the first round, and with two key players returning, maybe DePaul can get a few more wins next season in the Big East.
Nic Wise G, Junior, Arizona
Similar to Devan Downey, Wise needs to return to prove that his size should not be a question.
A pretty good shooter and quick as lightning, Wise will have to put up big numbers and let his play outshine his height.
If he were to stay in the draft, he most likely would go undrafted.
Greivis Vasquez G, Junior, Maryland
There is no question that Vasquez earned draft stock during his junior season, but there are still many questions about his maturity.
Although he puts up big numbers sometimes, the Venezuelan often does more damage to his own team than he does to his opponent. With bad shots and unnecessary turnovers, Greivis needs some more chew-outs from Gary Williams before he is ready for the NBA.
Right now he stands as a late first round pick, but likely would end up in the second round.
Each of these players should have a major impact on college basketball if they decide to return to their respective schools.
It will be interesting to see how their plans pan out and how it affects not only their teams, but potential championships as well.
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