Florida vs. Ohio State: Clash of Elite Programs Showcases Many Top NBA Prospects

When No. 3 Ohio State and No. 7 Florida square off in an exciting matchup of elite basketball programs on Tuesday night, fans will be able to watch top NBA prospects such as Jared Sullinger, Patric Young, Brad Beal and William Buford go head-to-head. 

This game is personal for both teams because the Buckeyes lost to the Gators in the 2007 National title game, and they beat Florida in Gainesville last season.

Both teams will be looking for an impressive win to get their season going, and this matchup will show where each team is at this point in the year.

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger, who could have been a top five pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, decided to stay in Columbus to try to help the Buckeyes get back to the Final Four.

Sullinger is a good player with an impressive repertoire of low-post offensive moves. He is Ohio State's go to player on offense, and is capable of carrying them to a win.

On the perimeter, senior guard William Buford will stretch the floor and allow Sullinger enough room to operate because of his quality outside shooting. Buford is also a good perimeter defender.

Sullinger will be a top-10 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, but with a great season, he could become a top-five talent. Buford will be a first-rounder, but a poor season could make him drop to the end of the first round or even into the early second round.

Billy Donovan's Florida team also has some talented NBA prospects.

Patric Young is a very good power forward, and will likely matchup with Sullinger on Tuesday night. Young is a strong player with good fundamental skills. He's an NBA-ready talent and a likely top-10 pick in next year's draft.

Freshman shooting guard Brad Beal might be the best prospect on the Gators. He has an amazing jump shot and can shoot quite well from the outside.

He's been compared to Ray Allen, which is a great player to model your game after. Beal is also a solid passer and is an intelligent player.

The Buckeyes and Gators both need a win on Tuesday night to prove they are among the nation's elite, but the real battle will be between the many NBA prospects on both sides.

This will be the first time scouts will see these quality players go head-to-head with other top talents in an important game.