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NCAA Basketball: Top 25 NBA Draft decisions left with a week before deadline

By Tristan Freeman

Nov 20, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) looks to pass the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) looks to pass the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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10. Trey Alexander – Creighton Bluejays

2022-23 season stats: 13.6 ppg and 4.2 rpg

Alexander ended up being the second-leading scorer for the Bluejays last season, including shooting an impressive 41% from three-point range. He also had a 32-point game versus DePaul on 7/12 shooting from deep. The team has already lost guard Ryan Nembhard (replaced by Utah State transfer Steven Ashworth) and forward Arthur Kaluma. Alexander has the highest ceiling of a pure scorer and for Creighton to remain as a top-10 caliber team, they’ll need him back.

9. Cliff Omoruyi – Rutgers Scarlet Knights

2022-23 season stats: 13.2 ppg and 9.6 rpg

The 6’11 center is one of the best interior defenders in all of NCAA Basketball and tied for the team-lead in scorer. The other top scorer just entered the transfer portal in Cam Spencer and they also have Paul Mulcahy also in the NBA Draft process. For Rutgers to have any hope in the Big Ten next season, they need Omoruyi to come back for his senior campaign.

8. Reece Beekman – Virginia Cavaliers

2022-23 season stats: 9.5 ppg and 5.3 apg

With Kihei Clark gone via eligibility and Armaan Franklin also in the process, Virginia’s NCAA Tournament hopes could depend on what Beekman does. He’s a prolific passer and good defender and could thrive as the lead guard next season. Without him, they’ll need Georgetown transfer Dante Harris to have a major impact.

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