This year's NCAA Tournament is poised to feature a highly anticipated player, Cooper Flagg, from Duke, who is recovering from an ankle sprain but expected to make a significant impact. With Duke holding the No. 1 seed in the East Region, Flagg's participation could be a game-changer, considering he might be the top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Interestingly, the last two top selections in the draft did not have NCAA Tournament experience, a trend that Flagg could break. Other notable players to keep an eye on include Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper from Rutgers, who, despite their talents, won’t be competing in March Madness due to their team's poor performance. Additionally, standout freshmen like V.J. Edgecombe from Baylor and Maryland's Derik Queen are also making waves with impressive statistics this season, further enriching the pool of NBA prospects in the tournament.