Madness frequently serves as a forum for high-profile NBA talents to showcase themselves on the sport's biggest stage. But this year might be even better than in year's past. Projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg — the anchor for a likely No.

Rutgers forward Ace Bailey ended his freshman campaign when his team lost in the Big Ten Tournament. Now, he will prepare for the 2025 NBA Draft.

Kispert was not the only NBA Zag compared to a current draft prospect, with Georgia forward Asa Newell - mocked at No. 12 to the Houston Rockets - drawing a comp to Memphis forward Brandon Clarke.