The Big East's Sixth Man of the Year Award winner in 2011-12, Waiters (#3 pictured) turned it up last summer to get in the good graces of the Syracuse staff. Does he have starter potential at the next level?
We spotlighted him in our summer edition of 'Generation Next', and now he's one of the Top Five prospects in the 2012 NBA Draft. Despite an unrefined offensive game, he is one of the top shot blockers in this year's draft class.
Many expected Gibbs to enter his name into the 2011 NBA Draft pool and leave it there. But Gibbs decided to return to Pitt in hopes of leading the Panthers to a deeper run in the Big East and beyond.
If the Orangemen are to contend with the Connecticut Huskies in the Big East, it will largely hinge on the play of talented senior Kris Joseph.
Brown might be enduring a lack of respect, even after helping the Panthers grab an NCAA #1 seed in this year's tournament. He has all of the tools, and despite not receiving an invite to the 2011 NBA combine, Brown has been making a number of pre-draft NBA visits.
Wanamaker's NBA prospects are in question, despite being a viable four-year contributor in the Big East for one of the conference's better teams. The Panthers have not had many legitimate NBA prospects in recent years, but Wanamaker could be a sleeper.
Brooks could very well be one of the top shooting guards selected in this month's NBA draft.
Butler served as the catalyst for Buzz Williams’ Marquette Warriors this past season. His length and clutch play may reserve him with a first round spot in this year’s draft.
Jackson's development should come as a surprise to those who didn't feel he would ever develop control in the backcourt.
Walker not only led the team to a Big East and National championship, he also earned conference Player of the Year honors.
