How 2023 NBA Draft Prospects Have Fared in the NIT Tournament

The NIT Tournament has its fair share of talented prospects looking to raise their stock.

The NCAA Tournament is in full swing, and the remaining 2023 NBA Draft prospects are still trying to boost their stock. But the NIT Tournament has its fair share of talented players as well.

Here’s how some of the top draft prospects have performed in the NIT Tournament:

Kobe Bufkin, Michigan

Sophomore Wolverine Kobe Bufkin had one of the better performances from the tournament, scoring 23 points on 8-for-13 shooting and hitting three of his six 3-pointers.

He also tacked on eight rebounds, dished out I’ve assists and added one steal in helping Michigan to a win over Toledo.

Brandin Podziemski, Santa Clara

Podziemski capped off what could be his last game with Santa Clara in terrific fashion, scoring 18 points, dishing out seven assists, grabbing six rebounds and issuing one block. He shot 5-for-11 overall and 2-for-4 from beyond the arc in the loss.

The 6-foot-5 guard has been a revelation for the Broncos this season, averaging 19.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 48 percent overall, 44 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the line. And it's earned him first round buzz in the process.

Taylor Hendricks, UCF

After a stunning freshman campaign, Hendricks played in two NIT games for Central Florida.

He posted solid numbers, but saw a dip in his 3-point shooting, leading to slightly less good scoring numbers across the board. He averaged 13.0 points while shooting 52 percent overall, 29 percent from three and 67 percent from the line.

Most importantly, though, he tacked on 8.5 rebounds and his patented, stout defense with  1.0 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.

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