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2022 NBA draft: 7 players rising up draft boards after strong showing at NCAA tournament

On the biggest stage in men's college basketball, there are a few players each year who elevate their game in March and force NBA personnel to reevaluate their draft boards.

Last year, it was Davion Mitchell who helped his draft stock the most, leading Baylor to a national championship. Mitchell was the ninth pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2021 NBA draft.

Oregon played in only two games last year, but it was enough for Chris Duarte, who averaged 22 points and 6.5 assists in the tournament, to get some lottery buzz.