New York Knicks: 2018 NBA Draft targets who stepped up on Mar. 8

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ST LOUIS, MO – MARCH 08: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 8, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

With the conference championship tournaments underway, the New York Knicks should be keeping a close eye on their top 2018 NBA Draft targets.

The New York Knicks should be keeping as close of an eye on March Madness as any franchise in the NBA. The organization has built a solid foundation, but remains a significant piece away from entering the realm of consistent competitiveness.

Thankfully for the Knicks, the conference tournaments have provided the perfect platform for the top prospects to prove how ready they are for the grandest of stages.

The NCAA Tournament may be what steals headlines, but it’s the conference tournaments that provide the appetizer for the basketball entree. Legacies are made on those stages, as programs immortalize the performances from these critical games.

Teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble are also granted an incomparable opportunity to solidify their place as worthy of a place in the big dance.

On Thursday, Mar. 8, business picked up as the quarterfinals began for a number of major conference tournaments. A number of compelling players stood out with showings that the Knicks shouldn’t soon forget.

The question is: Which 2018 NBA Draft prospects stepped up and why should the New York Knicks be aware of their breakout performances?

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