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As the March Madness 2010 begins, FanHouse's NBA team looks at the top prospects in each regional.The West regional kicks off Thursday with some non-traditional powers in effect. In San Jose, the SEC's Vanderbilt will match up with Murray State, with the winner meeting the Butler-UTEP victor. Back in Oklahoma City, Kansas State begins its run across from North Texas while BYU matches up with recent repeat national champs Florida. There may not be lottery talent in this region, but a pair of small forwards should draw the eyes of discerning NBA fans.
Gordon Hayward, SF, Butler
19 years old, 6'8, 200 lbs., Sophomore
Probably the best player in the tournament NOBODY knows about, Hayward could be the driving force behind Butler's deepest tournament run ever. The 6'8 sophomore can shoot the three but can also get it done attacking the basket and finishing under control. His handle still needs work as do his shot creation, but the predatory scoring instincts are there. Although not a great athlete, Hayward is a good enough one to grab rebounds and finish against taller players. His stellar play this season has skyrocketed his value into first-round status. -- Jordan Schultz
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Full story at http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/03/17/ncaa-eye-for-the-nba-guy-west-regional-day-1/
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