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NBA Draft Prospects to Watch Sweet 16 Edition: Oregon vs Michigan

By Tyler King

Jan 14, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) celebrates with forward Jordan Bell (1) against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) celebrates with forward Jordan Bell (1) against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 9, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) reacts to a call during a Pac-12 Conference Tournament game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at T-Mobile Arena. Oregon won the game 80-57. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) reacts to a call during a Pac-12 Conference Tournament game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at T-Mobile Arena. Oregon won the game 80-57. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

Tyler Dorsey

The final player to watch for on Thursday night is Oregon guard Tyler Dorsey.

Dorsey is the other consistent offensive scorer for the Ducks over the last two seasons, and he has shone as of late.

The sophomore from Pasadena, California can score, particularly as he knocks down shots from beyond the arc.  As a matter of fact, he is shooting above 40 percent from long distance for the second-straight year.

Dorsey has been one of the heroes over the last few games, as he has scored 21 points or more in each of the last five games.

In the team’s last game against Rhode Island, Dorsey took over late in the game, leading the team to a 75-72 victory in which he covered four of his five three pointers on the way to 27 points.

Dorsey may elect to return for another season in Eugene as he will have an opportunity to take over as the lead man for the Ducks.

But if he does declare for the draft, his shooting ability from the wing could be worth taking a look at, especially if the Sixers don’t take Kentucky’s Malik Monk with one of the team’s first-round picks.