Some may be ready, some may need more seasoning, but either way, next year's NCAA Tournament would be as star-studded as they come if these underclassmen decide to stick around.";
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6-0, PG, So., Texas
Augustin has flourished in the absence of last year's freshman phenom, Kevin Durant. He's averaged more than 19 points and nearly 6 assists per game for the Longhorns, but has yet to dominate in the Big Dance. While he still has time to make an impact in the Tourney, imagine what he could do with a third straight stint in the NCAA Tournament.";
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6-3, G, Fr., Arizona
Arizona was bounced from the NCAA Tournament in the first round for the second year in a row, and the Wildcats' freshman phenom failed to impress, tallying just 11 points. However, Bayless led Arizona in scoring throughout the year, averaging 19.7 points and 4 assists per game. Head coach Lute Olson is set to return next year, and having his stud guard back would make the transition back to the bench a lot easier.";
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6-10, F, Fr., Kansas State
Even though he's just a freshman, Beasley may be the underclassman best equipped to jump to the NBA and make an impact right away. But what college basketball fan wouldn't love to see what he and fellow frosh Bill Walker could do in their second go-around in the Big Dance? They already led their No. 11 Wildcats past No. 6 USC before being bounced by No. 3 Wisconsin.
Beasley led the Kansas State with 26.2 points, 12.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. He also notched a double-double in both NCAA Tourney games, averaging 23 points and 12 rebounds.";
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6-7, F, So., Arizona
Some thought the former volleyball player would make the leap to the NBA last year, but he came back to the Wildcats and averaged 17.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He also poured in an impressive 23 points in a loss to West Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tourney. If Budinger and freshman Jerryd Bayless both return, the Wildcats could finally make another run deep into the Big Dance.";
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6-1, G, Jr., Kansas
The Jayhawks are loaded with talent, which leads to some very impressive win-loss records. However, it makes it much more difficult for individual players to stand out. If players like Chalmers, Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur weren't all on the same team, their stats would likely be more eye-popping. Although Chalmers' 12.6 points, 4.5 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game is nothing to sneeze at, staying for his senior year and another deep run into the NCAA Tournament might move him up on NBA draft boards.";
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6-3, G, So., Davidson
No one has had a more impressive 2008 NCAA Tournament than Curry. After scoring a combined 70 points in the first two rounds of the Big Dance, it's hard to imagine him getting better next year. The numbers may be there for Curry (25.7 points, 4.6 boards and 2.9 assists per game), but when it comes to the pros, he could be viewed as a shooting guard in a point guard's body. Perhaps a third impressive run in the NCAA Tourney will silence his critics.";
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6-7, G, Jr., Memphis
Douglas-Roberts toyed with the idea of going pro last season but decided to come back, and it paid off with a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers are still going strong, but next year should be no different if the forward and freshman guard Derrick Rose both return.
Playing in Conference USA, the Tigers aren't always seen in the same light as the likes of North Carolina and UCLA, but another impressive NCAA Tourney appearance next year would be tough to ignore.";
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6-4, G, So., North Carolina
Being a standout with the Tar Heels can give a player instant credibility, but it doesn't always translate to the NBA game. For example, Marvin Williams left North Carolina after his freshman season in 2005 when UNC won the NCAA Tournament. Williams has been solid in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks, but had he stayed in college another year or two, the transition may have been easier.
Ellington has averaged 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game and has plenty of pro potential. But another year at UNC could do wonders for his NBA Draft stock.";
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6-4, G, Fr., Indiana
Gordon was a hot commodity coming out of high school and gained attention when it was thought he would play at Illinois, but then changed his mind and decided on Indiana. The freshman has been impressive, averaging 20.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game but lost to Arkansas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Gordon scored only 8 points in the loss, so coming back for his sophomore season could drastically improve his NBA Draft stock.";
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5-11, PG, So., North Carolina
Lawson missed six games down the stretch of the regular season, and in that first game, the Tar Heels fell to arch rival Duke. Tyler Hansbrough gets all the attention, but Lawson makes the offense flow. He averaged an impressive 12.9 points, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game, but if Hansbrough leaves for the NBA, Lawson will have more of the spotlight on him, which could bode well for his NBA Draft ranking.";
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6-10, C, Fr., UCLA
Love was one of several freshman with a lot of preseason hype, and he certainly lived up to it, averaging 17.3 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. Love has an inside-outside game that could translate well to the NBA, but one more season of impressive numbers could bolster his resume.";
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6-5, G, Fr., USC
Since Mayo wore NBA socks during the Trojans' opening round loss to Kansas State, rumors have swirled that the star is on his way to the pros. Averaging 20.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, Mayo has eye-catching numbers, but he was eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and was overshadowed by fellow freshmen Michael Beasley and Bill Walker from Kansas State. If Mayo came back with a chip on his shoulder, there's no telling how far the Trojans could go.";
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6-2, G, So., Villanova
Reynolds has powered No. 12 'Nova past No. 5 Clemson and No. 13 Siena and now, once on the cusp of missing the Big Dance altogether, the Wildcats are in the Sweet 16. Reynolds has been impressive in both wins with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists against Clemson, and 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists against Siena. Even with the big numbers, though, Villanova has received minimal attention. If Reynolds sticks around, the Wildcats will have a much brighter spotlight on them next year, and Reynolds could benefit from the attention.";
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6-3, G, Fr., Memphis
Rose has been as good as advertised for the Tigers this season, averaging 14.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. His 17 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists against Mississippi State in the second round of the Big Dance was impressive, but playing in Conference USA may have caused him to fly under the radar a little. Other freshmen in bigger conferences like Michael Beasley (Kansas State) and Kevin Love (UCLA) have received much more hype. One more year could be just what Rose needs. ";
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6-6, G, Jr., Kansas
Rush almost bolted for the NBA last season, but his return to Kansas has the Jayhawks a couple wins away from a Final Four appearance. Rush has averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, but on such a stacked team, those numbers may not seem very high. Rush might be the go-to guy for Kansas next year and allow him to prove his true worth.";
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7-3, C, So., Connecticut
You can't teach size, and Thabeet has plenty of that. But he's still very rough around the edges. That being said, standing 7-3 is sometimes enough to land you in the lottery alone. But if Thabeet stays at least another year, he can polish his game and add to his 10.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game averages. Plus, UConn was unceremoniously bounced in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament by No. 13 San Diego, so Thabeet could play a role in avenging that loss if he returns.";
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6-6, F, Fr., Kansas State
Michael Beasley got most of the attention on the Wildcats, but Walker had a monster season as well, averaging 16.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. If Walker returns, with or without Beasley, he will be able to further make a name for himself.";
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