Atlanta Hawks: 6 Under-the-Radar Players in 2019 NCAA Tournament

Ty Jerome #11 of the University of Virginia Cavaliers defends against Nickeil Alexander-Walker #4 of the Virginia Tech Hokies Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Lauren Rakes/Getty Images)
Ty Jerome #11 of the University of Virginia Cavaliers defends against Nickeil Alexander-Walker #4 of the Virginia Tech Hokies Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Lauren Rakes/Getty Images)
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Ty Jerome #11 of the University of Virginia Cavaliers defends against Nickeil Alexander-Walker #4 of the Virginia Tech Hokies Atlanta Hawks (Photo by Lauren Rakes/Getty Images)

A quick look at who the Atlanta Hawks should be going into the weeds to follow during the 2019 NCAA Tournament.

The NCAA Tournament is a joy for basketball fans across the globe, and it’s time for the yearly wave of crazy upsets, buzzer-beaters and performances. The Atlanta Hawks should also be doing their homework during this time, as many players involved will be high draft picks come June.

The best players on the best teams, you’ve probably heard of a bunch (and we covered here). These are the guys like Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and Rui Hachimura that are headed for the top of the draft boards, and for good reason.

Here we’ll take a look at 6 more players who have the chance to breakout in March, and could slide onto the Hawks’ draft board after the Madness ends. Wheter that be their first or second-round selection(s).

These guys, like Donte DiVincenzo, Trey Burke and Doug McDermott in the past, have are the most likely to go from borderline unknown to household name in just a few games.

Without further to do, here are 7 under-the-radar players to keep an eye on this March: