On March 31, the final four of the 2014 NCAA Championship were announced.

The four teams are: the University of Florida, the University of Wisconsin, the University of Connecticut, and the University of Kentucky.

April 1, 2014.

The NCAA Basketball League has announced its regular season No. 1 team, a five-man roster selected annually by the Associated Press and considered the most authoritative in the industry.

Clayton University's fourth-year forward Doug McDermott was unanimously named to the first team, while Jabari Parker, the favorite of the year, was also named to the first team.

McDermo, Crayton University, small forward, averaged 26.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in 2013-14.

Parker, Duke University, small forward, averaged 20.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in the 2013-14 season.

Napier, University of Connecticut, is a point guard who averaged 18.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game in 2013-14.

Smith, Louisville, is a point guard who averaged 18.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game in 2013-14.

Kilpatrick, University of Cincinnati, shooting guard, averaged 20.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in 2013-14.

Also announced are the players who have been selected to the All-America Team 2 team: Nick Johnson of the University of Arizona, Andrew Wiggins of the University of Kansas, Nick Staruskas of the University of Michigan, Melvin Egim of the University of Iowa, and T.J. Warren of the University of North Carolina.

On April 8, the NCAA men's basketball finals kicked off in Arlington, Texas, and the University of Connecticut defeated the young University of Kentucky 60-54 to win the championship trophy for the fourth time in team history. Defender Napier scored 22+6+3+3 to win the MOP.

When the NCAA comes to an end, it's also the beginning of the busiest moment for NBA scouts, head coaches, and general managers.

Before the draft is held in June, each club will have to evaluate these candidates in order to make an accurate judgment when it comes to knowing their club's draft picks.

Whether it is a potential superstar, or timely combat effectiveness, or reinforcement, these are all things that need to be considered by all coaches and general managers.

In the general manager's office of the Utah Jazz, Ty Corbyn is discussing Zhang Zifeng with Dennis Lindser and several scouts.

While reading the scout's earlier report, Utah Jazz current head coach Ty Corbyn was there to watch the game before Duke University vs. Moser University.

His purpose is very simple, Parker's prediction pick is too high, the Jazz should not get that high, he came to personally inspect Duke University point guards Zhang Zifeng and Hood.

As soon as he came back today, he couldn't wait to come to the door to discuss Zhang Zifeng's matter with General Manager Dennis Lincer.

Tay Corbyn said directly, "I think that Chinese is worth our consideration!" ”

Dennis Lindtor shook his head like a pendulum clock, "No, no, no, this guy simply doesn't deserve our precious first-round pick to sign him." I'll admit this guy has had a great time this season. But you have to know that he is in a very inconsistent state, he can watch 15+ in the first game, and he is likely to only get seven or eight points in the next game. Given his poor fitness and confrontation, as well as his lack of offense, we can't use a noble first-round pick to sign. There are a lot of people like him in the NCAA, but they can't play like in the NBA. Last year's NCAA MOP Hancock was no more glamorous than the current Chinese, but you see who has approached him and asked him to try out. Listen to me, Thai. If it's the second round, I promise you that you won't hesitate to pick him. OK？ ”

Corbyn was listening to the general manager's words, and he had a headache.

As Dennis Lincer said, Zhang Zifeng's advantages and disadvantages are very obvious.

His running ability, as well as his soft touch, are much needed by the Utah Jazz at this stage.

But Dennis Lindser is right, the Chinese's physical fitness and slightly thin body are a big problem in the very confrontational NBA.

It can take two or three years to really become a talent!

But will the team give him that much time to become a talent?

And can he really make it?

No one can guarantee it!

General Manager Dennis Lindser continued, "I know you want a scorer, maybe that Chinese guy really has potential, but a first-round pick definitely doesn't work. I've watched Duke games, and that Rodney Hood is a good guy, he's a sophomore, he's more physically fit than Zhang Zifeng, he's more impactful, and he's also a good pitcher. I think he is more in line with our requirements! ”

Hearing the general manager's explanation, Corbyn was a little difficult to choose.

Yes, Hood has better physical fitness than Zhang Zifeng and has more offensive means. But this guy has basically taken shape, he doesn't have any potential at all, and he is a combat power.

Although Zhang Zifeng has obvious shortcomings, his potential is unlimited, and he has the potential to become a superstar like Reggie Miller and Lei Ahlun!

Ty Corbyn sighed and said, "Zhang Zifeng may really be just a second-round player at this stage, he is still growing, as long as he is given time, I still believe that he can become a superstar." Maybe that day we will regret our decision today"

Dennis Lindser shrugged and said absentmindedly, "Who knows? Maybe in a year or two, we won't see him anymore! ”

Such conversations are taking place at several clubs.

Not only the club, Zhang Zifeng and Zheng Xinguo are also discussing this year's NBA draft.

Zheng Xinguo said to Zhang Zifeng, "Feng, let me be honest. There are a few clubs that invite you to tryouts, but you can tell they don't care much about you. It is estimated that if you really want to participate in the draft, I am afraid that you will fall into the second round. ”

The difference between first- and second-round drafters is huge.

Players in the first round have a high annual salary, a two-year guaranteed contract, the annual salary must be within 80%-120% of the league's annual salary according to the order, the contract is a 4-year 2+2 contract, and the last two years are the team option years.

The specific amount of annual salary is arranged according to the rank, and the higher the rank, the higher the annual salary.

The annual salary of the champion is roughly equivalent to the NBA's middle-class contract, with an average annual salary of about $6 million over four years.

It is precisely because of the different annual salaries of the signings that NCAA players will perform desperately, hoping to become the main force of the team, hoping to become the core of the team, so that it is possible to enter the first round and get a high salary.

Players in the second round have the right to sign a guaranteed contract with the team for up to three years, but the team can choose to forfeit the player before the start of the season, or only sign a non-guaranteed contract with the player, and can choose to drop the player at any time before the specified date.

And the annual salary in the first year is up to 800,000.

Zhang Zifeng said, "If I am selected in the second round of the draft, if the team gives up on me at that time." I can't go back to Duke and continue to play in the NCAA! ”

Zheng Xinguo nodded and said, "Yes! ”

Zhang Zifeng pondered for a while and said, "I need to think about it!" ”

"After all, this is about your career, so think about it. But it's best to do it as soon as possible, as the NBA Draft registration time is approaching. ”

Each year the NBA sets two dates, and all players who wish to participate in the draft must announce their participation in the draft by the first date.

Give written notice to the NBA 45 days prior to the start of the draft,

After that, the NBA will set up a training camp for those players, so that the players can show their abilities and skills to the teams.

The second date, which is the final announcement of participation in the draft, is one week before the draft.

Any player can make a decision before that to withdraw their name and not participate in that year's draft.

This date is important for college players, and if they don't officially announce their participation in the draft until the final draft day, they will lose the opportunity to study in college, regardless of whether or not an NBA team ultimately drafts them.