Kentucky's Brandon Knight came to Lexington as one of the country's top recruits. He certainly didn't disappoint in Year One. He helped lead the 'Cats to the 2011 NCAA Final Four and now hopes to land in this summer's NBA lottery.

Indiana State combo guard Jake Kelly (pictured shooting) knows all about comebacks. After setting the Big Ten on fire as a sophomore in 2008-09, Kelly went through a number of personal setbacks. We caught up with the talented senior guard at Ed Schilling's Champions Academy and discovered his will to succeed would be a welcome addition to any NBA squad.

The Orlando Magic wanted a defender and grabbed one late in the draft with the selection of G/F DeAndre Liggins from Kentucky. Liggins, a member of the 2011 All-SEC Defensive Team, will give the Magic a versatile, athletic defender with upside on the team's second unit.

Former Syracuse SG Dion Waiters, pictured, decided to forgo his final two years of college after becoming the Big East's Sixth Man of the Year in 2011-12. This came a year after many around the program questioned whether he could make the commitment to get into quality shape. Despite averaging just over 23 minutes a game, the sophomore combo guard averaged 12.6 points/gm.