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10 teams for Sixers fans to watch in the NCAA Tournament

By Christopher Kline

NORMAN, OK - FEBRUARY 17: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners takes to the court before the game against the Texas Longhorns at Lloyd Noble Center on February 24, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Longhorns defeated the Sooners 77-66. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - FEBRUARY 17: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners takes to the court before the game against the Texas Longhorns at Lloyd Noble Center on February 24, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Longhorns defeated the Sooners 77-66. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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Miami, 6th seed

Of all the sixth seeds in this year’s tournament, Miami might be the most likely first round exit. Loyola-Chicago is a veteran team and one of the best mid-majors in the country, while the ‘Canes are shorthanded and notably inconsistent.

Still, even with Bruce Brown sidelined due to injury, Miami has a prospect that could end up on the Sixers’ draft board in June: Lonnie Walker IV.

Walker struggled to find his role early in the season, but has come on strong as of late. He fits the 3-and-D archetype teams crave nowadays, shooting 36.1 percent from deep in conference play while flashing significant upside on the defensive end.

At 6-5 with a 7-1 wingspan, Walker’s length is obviously intriguing. He’s also a plus athlete, playing above the rim in transition and boasting plenty of upside if he’s able to fine-tune his offensive game. He’s only 19, so there’s plenty of time for that development to take place.