Dallas Mavericks: 5 Players to Watch in NCAA Tournament

By Isaac Harris

Mar 12, 2017

Mar 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) reacts after making a basket during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 79-74. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Miles Bridges (22) dunks the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Josh Reaves (23) looks on in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

With the NCAA Tournament getting underway this week and the Dallas Mavericks destined for a mid-first round pick, here are five players to watch in the tournament.

The Dallas Mavericks currently sit with a 28-37 record as they are still just a couple of games back from the 8th seed out West.

As they continue to fight for the playoffs, the Mavericks used this season to build for the future while still competing for the playoffs. With Yogi Ferrell, Nerlens Noel, Seth Curry, and Harrison Barnes all leading Dallas into the future, the Mavs will turn to their first round pick this summer to add to the puzzle.

Considering all of the options for how the rest of the season can play out, the Mavericks could land anywhere from 7-15 in the first round.

Now, with the NCAA brackets being released for the tournament, fans can look to March Madness at potential draft targets for the Mavericks towards the end of the lottery.

Here five prospects to watch over the course of March.

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