By Jacob Douglas | Pounding The Rock (PtR), 2025-03-20 21:00:00
由生成式人工智能翻译，译文内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。
在大型舞蹈比赛的第一轮中值得关注的三位潜力新秀。
自全明星赛以来，圣安东尼奥马刺队的战绩为 4 胜 11 负，并且已经让他们的两位明星球员赛季报销。 仅剩 15 场比赛，所有迹象都表明球队正在展望休赛期。 现在是球迷们关注在 NCAA 锦标赛最大舞台上崭露头角的下一代 NBA 球员的绝佳时机。
今年的“疯狂三月”比往年更加星光熠熠。 杜克大学、佛罗里达大学、奥本大学和休斯顿大学这四支顶尖球队都拥有 NBA 级别的天赋，并且整个赛季都统治着大学篮球。 2025 年 NBA 选秀大会的国际新秀顶级人才远少于去年，而且许多大学球员都参加了锦标赛。 如果你想知道马刺队可能会在六月份选择谁，那么锦标赛是观察他们的最佳场所之一。
马刺队预计将拥有两个首轮选秀权。 截至周三，圣安东尼奥队拥有第八顺位选秀权的最佳概率，并将从亚特兰大老鹰队获得第 16 顺位选秀权。 本次选秀预计前四名将非常强大，包括库珀·弗拉格、迪伦·哈珀、艾斯·贝利和 V.J. 埃吉康姆。 在此之后被选中的球员，其前景是成为长期的首发球员或角色球员。
但锦标赛是球员提高选秀顺位的绝佳时机。 斯蒂芬·卡斯尔(Stephon Castle)去年在锦标赛中的出色表现表明，他有可能在下一个水平上成为一名有影响力的球员，并最终赢得 NCAA 冠军。 也许马刺队会在三月份的出色表现后再次找到一颗宝石。 以下是您在第一轮中需要关注的一些新秀。
阿萨·纽维尔，6 英尺 11 英寸的大一新生，佐治亚大学
圣安东尼奥队一直在努力寻找能够在内线与维克多·文班亚马(Victor Wembanyama)搭档的球员，无论是作为他的替补还是与他分享上场时间。 2025 年的选秀大会上应该有很多机会找到这样的人。 阿萨·纽维尔(Asa Newell)是佐治亚大学的明星大一新生，他可能是答案。
纽维尔的身高被列为 6 英尺 11 英寸（他可能比这矮），运动能力出色，积极性高，并且表现出在外线打球的能力。 他场均得到 15.8 分、6.8 个篮板和 1 个盖帽，投篮命中率为 54.1%，三分球命中率为 29.9%。 他的表现为他赢得了 SEC 最佳新秀阵容的一席之地。 他是今年联盟中最有效率的内线球员之一，也是斗牛犬队整体表现最好的球员。
他将在第一轮面对以其内线实力而闻名的冈萨加队。 这将是对纽维尔的一次很好的考验，以证明他能够在强大的内线面前取得成功。 他在下一个水平上的确切角色是一个问题。 他是否足够高大，可以在 NBA 打中锋？ 他是否足够快，可以防守前锋？ 与冈萨加的精彩比赛可以表明他可以在他的体型下统治内线比赛。
圣安东尼奥队可以使用像纽维尔这样多才多艺的内线球员，而且他很可能在他们的任何一个选秀权中都可以被选中。 在第一轮中密切关注这位斗牛犬队的大一新生。
利亚姆·麦克尼利，6 英尺 7 英寸的大一新生，康涅狄格大学
哈士奇队看起来不像去年那样强大，但他们仍然有机会在三月份表现出色。 他们明星大一新生利亚姆·麦克尼利(Liam McNeeley)的表现将是他们能走多远的一个主要因素。 寻找 3D 侧翼的 NBA 球队也会希望他能有一个不错的锦标赛。
对于麦克尼利来说，这是一个起起落落的赛季，他在一些比赛中看起来像未来的明星，而在另一些比赛中则像一个挣扎的大一新生。 他场均得到 14.5 分和 6.1 个篮板，投篮命中率为 39.1%，三分球命中率为 33.3%。 对于一个高中时最大的优势是外线投篮的球员来说，这些投篮数据令人失望。 他在侧翼的身体对抗能力和竞争力使他一直在选秀前十的讨论中。
圣安东尼奥队需要找到更大、更强壮、更有技巧的侧翼球员。 麦克尼利的精彩表现可能会提升他在球队选秀名单上的位置。 他和哈士奇队将需要击败俄克拉荷马大学，后者拥有一名潜在的前十顺位球员杰里迈亚·费尔斯，他集运动能力、控球能力和投篮创造能力于一身，使他成为选秀中最具吸引力的年轻后卫之一。
卡姆·琼斯，6 英尺 5 英寸的大四学生，马奎特大学
大一新生在 NBA 选秀中获得了所有光环，但有时高年级学生才是最有影响力的。 尤其是那些在大学水平上是明星的球员。 卡姆·琼斯(Kam Jones)就属于这种情况。 马奎特大学在锦标赛中的成功取决于他们的高年级后卫。 如果您正在寻找锦标赛中的老将明星，那么琼斯就是一个主要人选。
作为马奎特大学的主要控球手，他场均得到职业生涯最高的 19.3 分和 5.9 次助攻。 他的投篮命中率略有下降，投篮命中率为 48.4%，三分球命中率为 31.2%。 他职业生涯的三分球命中率为 36.6%。 他本赛季作为一名主要的组织者变得更好，这将补充他的进攻得分能力。 琼斯下个赛季可以立即在 NBA 球队中担任替补得分手的角色。
圣安东尼奥队需要更多像琼斯这样具有得分能力的球员。 拥有能够在整个阵容中运球、传球和投篮的球员是打造争冠球队的关键，特别是如果你能在选秀后期找到他们。 琼斯的选秀顺位很难确定，因为有些人认为他会在十几顺位被选中，而另一些人则认为他会在第二轮被选中。 他在锦标赛中的表现可以帮助确定他的选秀范围。
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Spurs draft prospects to watch in the NCAA Tournament’s first round
Three prospects to check out in the first round of the big dance.
The San Antonio Spurs are 4-11 since the All-Star break and have shut down their two star players for the season. With just 15 games left, all signs point to a team looking ahead to the offseason. Now is the perfect time for fans to look to the next generation of NBA stars playing on the biggest stage in the NCAA Tournament.
The big dance is more star-studded than it’s been in years. The top-four teams, Duke, Florida, Auburn, and Houston boast NBA-level talent and have dominated college basketball all season. The 2025 NBA Draft class has far fewer top-end international prospects than last year, and a lot of the college guys are playing in the tournament. If you’re looking for who the Spurs might draft in June, the tournament is one of the best places to see them.
The Spurs are slated to have two first-round picks. As of Wednesday, San Antonio has the best odds at the 8th pick and will receive the 16th pick from the Atlanta Hawks. This draft is set to have a strong top-four in Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, and V.J. Edgecombe. Players selected after that profile as long-term starters or role players.
But the tournament is the perfect time for players to raise their draft stock. Stephon Castle’s great tournament run last year showed he could be an impactful player at the next level on his way to winning an NCAA Championship. Maybe the Spurs will find another gem after a strong performance in March. Here are a few prospects to keep your eye on in round one.
Asa Newell, 6-foot-11 freshman, Georgia
San Antonio has struggled to find an answer in their front court alongside Victor Wembanyama, whether it be backing him up or sharing the court with him. There should be plenty of opportunities to find that guy in the 2025 draft. Newell, Georgia’s star freshman, could be the answer.
Listed at 6’11” (he’s probably shorter than that), Newell is athletic, plays with a high motor, and has shown the ability to play on the perimeter. He averaged 15.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1 block per game while shooting 54.1% from the field and 29.9% from three. His performance earned him a spot on the SEC’s All-Freshman team. He was one of the most effective big men in the conference this year and the Bulldog’s best player overall.
He’ll face a tough Gonzaga team known for its interior presence in the first round. This will be a nice test for Newell to prove he can succeed against a big, strong front line. His exact role at the next level is a question. Is he big enough to play center in the NBA? Is he quick enough to guard forwards? A good game against Gonzaga could show he can dominate a game inside at his size.
San Antonio could use a versatile big man like Newell, and he would likely be available with either of their selections in the draft. Keep an eye on the Bulldog freshman in the first round.
Liam McNeeley, 6-foot-7 freshman, UCONN
The Huskies don’t look like the powerhouse they were last year, but they still have a chance to be frisky in March. The play of their star freshman, McNeeley, will be a major factor in how far they go. NBA teams looking for a three-and-D wing will be hoping he has a nice tournament as well.
It’s been an up-and-down season for McNeeley, who has looked like a future star in some games, and a struggling freshman in others. He averaged 14.5 points and 6.1 rebounds while shooting 39.1% from the field and 33.3% from deep this season. Those shooting numbers are a disappointment for a player whose biggest strength out of high school was his perimeter shot. His physicality and competitiveness on the wing has kept him in the conversation for a top-10 pick in the draft.
San Antonio needs to find bigger, stronger and more skilled wings. A nice run for McNeeley could boost him up their draft board. He and the Huskies will need to take down Oklahoma, who has a potential top-10 pick in Jeremiah Fears, whose combination of athleticism, ball-handling and shot creation make him one of the most enticing young guards in the draft.
Kam Jones, 6-foot-5 senior, Marquette
Freshmen get all of the shine in the NBA Draft, but sometimes its the upper classmen who are the most impactful. Especially the ones that are stars at the collegiate level. Kam Jones qualifies. Marquette’s tournament success rests on the shoulders of their senior guard. If you’re looking for veteran stars in the tournament, Jones is a prime suspect.
He averaged a career-high 19.3 points and 5.9 assists as Marquette’s primary ball-handler. His shooting percentages suffered a bit, as he shot 48.4% from the field and 31.2% from deep. He is a career 36.6% three-point shooter. He got a lot better as a primary playmaker this season, which will complement his attacking scoring game. Jones could immediately step into a bench scoring role next season on an NBA roster.
San Antonio needs more guys with Jones’ scoring ability. Having players who can dribble, pass and shoot up and down the roster is the key to building a contender, especially if you can find them later in the draft. Jones draft stock is hard to pin down, as some have him in the teens, and others in the second round. His tournament performance could help determine his range.
By Jacob Douglas, via Pounding The Rock