Chicago Bulls: One draft prospect from each Sweet Sixteen team
North Carolina Tar Heels: Nassir Little
For the one seed UNC Tar Heels, NBA draft prospects are not lacking, even if they aren’t as well-known as the ones down the road at Duke.
One particular prospect, Nassir Little, is a great fit on the Bulls.
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The fourth-ranked recruit in the Class of 2018, Little struggled in the early going, but once he settled into his demotion to the bench, the superstar freshman has made big waves.
Little is incredibly athletic, is a plus shooter, great defender, and possesses the big-play ability that scouts desire in all prospects.
Little has the potential to change the game with just one play, and that was a big factor in lifting his Tar Heels to a one seed. Little went from being a virtual non-factor early in the season, to being one of the Tar Heels best players during the tournament.
For the Bulls, a team that could certainly use game-changing athleticism and energy, Little would be a great consolation prize to falling short of Williamson. In addition to what we have seen from Little, he’s still improving. Nassir Little is a completely different player than he was when he first stepped on the floor this season, which shows that he has the potential for improvement. That alone is scary.
The high ceiling of Nassir Little will be a big thing to watch for Bulls fans. Maybe the team will decide to take a chance on the superstar potential of Little.