You Won't Believe Which Top 3 NBA Draft Prospects Shined as Arizona Stuns Baylor!

On Tuesday night, fans of college basketball were treated to an exciting lineup of games as the season heads into a critical phase. With conference tournaments and the NCAA March Madness just around the corner, teams are not only vying for tournament spots but also showcasing their top talents for the upcoming NBA Draft.

One of the most anticipated matchups featured Baylor hosting the No. 2-ranked Arizona Wildcats. Unfortunately for Baylor, their hopes of making the NCAA Tournament appear slim after a tough season. Despite leading at halftime, the Bears ultimately fell to Arizona, which staged a comeback in Waco. Notably, Arizona was without Koa Peat, one of their promising players, due to an injury.

Even in Peat's absence, the game highlighted several potential first-round NBA Draft picks. Freshman Brayden Burries of Arizona turned heads with a stellar performance, finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal, and no turnovers, shooting an impressive 8-of-13 from the field, 1-of-3 from beyond the arc, and 7-of-11 from the free throw line. Coming out of high school, Burries was highly touted, rated as the No. 9 overall prospect and the No. 2 combo guard in the 2025 recruiting class by 247Sports. Currently, he’s averaging 15.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, and is projected to be selected No. 13 overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in Derek Parker's latest NBA Draft projections.

For Baylor, it was Cameron Carr who stole the spotlight, accumulating 26 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal, and a block. Carr shot 11-of-19 from the field, including 2-of-7 from three-point range, and was 2-of-3 from the free throw line. A transfer from Tennessee, Carr has transformed into a standout player for the Bears, averaging 18.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 51% overall and 37.6% from three. He is projected to go No. 20 overall to the Toronto Raptors in Parker's mock draft.

Another player for Baylor to watch is freshman Tounde Yessoufou, who is already making a name for himself as a likely first-round selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. Against Arizona, he scored 12 points, recorded 4 rebounds, a block, and had zero turnovers, while shooting 5-of-15 from the field and 2-of-5 from deep. Yessoufou is having a solid season, averaging 17.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2 steals per game, with shooting percentages of 47% from the field and 31.8% from three. He is projected to be selected No. 16 overall by the Memphis Grizzlies.

As college basketball heats up, players like Burries, Carr, and Yessoufou are not only making headlines but also shaping the future of their teams and the NBA. The excitement builds as March Madness approaches, marking a pivotal time for athletes looking to elevate their stock in the NBA Draft. Fans can stay updated on all latest NBA Draft news by liking Draft Digest on Facebook and following them on Twitter.