Notre Dame: Demetrius Jackson (No. 11, DraftExpress)
vs. Michigan, 9:40 p.m. (CBS)
Demetrius Jackson is a steady floor general with a lot of speed and quickness. And he is excellent creating in the pick and roll. That bodes well for his NBA future, even if he is expected to be a late Lottery or mid-first round pick. He has a high basketball IQ and though he is just 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, he handles himself well on the court and does not get pushed around much. He also has fairly long arms that help him defend the ball well. Jackson averaged 15.5 points, 4.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game in nearly 36 minutes per game for Notre Dame this season.
Wisconsin: Nigel Hayes (No. 36, DraftExpress)
vs. Pittsburgh, 6:50 p.m. (TNT)
Nigel Hayes is a 6-foot-8 junior power forward at Wisconsin. He is athletic and a good playmaker for a 4-man. He is quick off the dribble and can shoot in the mid-range. Hayes is good facing up against bigger forwards and using his speed to get to the bucket or create space for his mid-range jumper. He led Wisconsin in scoring this season with 16.3 points per game, and he was second on the team in rebounding with 5.8 per game. Hayes also managed three assists per game from the 4-spot, showcasing how effective he can be creating for teammates.
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