With the emergence of the "one-and-done" NCAA prospects who only wait one year to jump from college to the pros, upperclassmen are somewhat of a rarity in the NBA Draft nowadays.
There's something to be said for players who spend all four of their available years in college, but the allure of young potential is harder and harder for NBA teams to pass up on. Still, seniors often have easier transitions into the league thanks to their increased experience levels from college.
Take Kenneth Faried of the Denver Nuggets. After spending four years at Morehead State, he was taken late in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft by the Nuggets and emerged as one of the best rookies in his class.
This year's NBA Draft is no exception to the rule. There is only one upperclassmen who might go in the lottery selections, but there are a good handful of talented seniors who will inevitably make a nice impact in the league.
Let's take a look at the eight best upperclassmen in the 2012 Draft.
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NBA Draft 2012: The 8 Best Upperclassmen in the 2012 Draft
June 12th, 2012 by Bryant West Leave a reply »
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