Lewis hit the biggest shot of the season for the Buckeyes, nailing a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left against Xavier to tie the game and eventually help Ohio State advance all the way to the Championship game.

BIG EAST Player of the Year Green confirmed late last month that he would hire an agent and forego his senior season at Georgetown to enter the NBA Draft. The co-captain’s decision to enter the draft was made easier after a postseason in which he earned Most Outstanding Player in the BIG EAST Tournament and Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA East Regional honors.

Wright, a native of Chicago Heights, Ill., debated whether or not to enter the NBA Draft for a few weeks before declaring eligibility on April 9. Following the NCAA Tournament, Wright told reporters that he planned to remain at Kansas for his junior season, but finally opted to test the NBA waters.

After becoming the third North Carolina Tar Heel to earn ACC Freshman of the Year honors, Wright decided to enter the NBA Draft in late April. He is expected to taken with one of the first 10 picks and could go as high as the third slot.

Thornton, one of the most successful Florida State Seminoles ever, enters the NBA with four seasons of college experience and a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

One of three Ohio State freshmen to declare draft eligibility, Conley is likely to be the first point guard chosen in 2007 within five to eight spots behind best friend and teammate C Greg Oden.

Jianlian, the best international prospect for the 2007 NBA Draft, hopes to enter the league after gaining experience in numerous international tournaments and by playing the highest level of basketball in his native China.

Known for his intensity and emotion on the court, Noah became one of the most recognizable players in college basketball in his three years at Florida – especially gaining recognition during the Gators’ championship runs over the last two seasons.

Corey Brewer, a First Team All-SEC selection, averaged 13.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 28.7 minutes while coming up with a team-high 69 steals in 37 starts as the Gators took home their second straight NCAA title.

Al Horford, a 6-10, 245 forward/center from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, could be picked first of the four Gators who declared eligibility for the 2007 NBA Draft. Along with Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer and Taurean Green, Horford decided to forego his senior season and declared for the draft following Florida’s second consecutive NCAA Championship run.