New York Knicks: 2018 NBA Draft sleepers to watch in NCAA Tournament

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LUBBOCK, TX – MARCH 3: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders defends the in bounds pass from Alex Robinson #25 of the TCU Horned Frogs during the game on March 3, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated TCU 79-75. Texas Tech defeated TCU 79-75. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

Every team needs to know the sleepers in the 2018 NBA Draft. Who should the New York Knicks be watching at the NCAA Tournament?

The New York Knicks are in the market for a talent upgrade at more positions than one might like to believe. Most positions are already filled by quality players who can help the franchise win long-term, but until those victories arrive, it’s fair to question what’s truly been established.

Thankfully for the Knicks, a number of prospects are primed to utilize the 2018 NCAA Tournament to show evaluators what they’ve been overlooking.

New York has built a solid foundation for future success with a potential lineup of Emmanuel Mudiay, Frank Ntilikina, Tim Hardaway Jr., Kristaps Porzingis, and Enes Kanter. All five could be in the long-term plans with short-term and long-term potential that’s intrigued the front office.

Very little is set in stone in New York, however, and the need for depth is as important in the modern era as ever before.

The Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and Toronto Raptors have firmly established that a formula for success is complementing a high-quality starting lineup with an elite bench. Stacking up stars is rarely a bad idea for a franchise, but New York isn’t yet in a position to do so.

The question is: Which 2018 NBA Draft sleepers could break out during the 2018 NCAA Tournament and potentially fill roles for the New York Knicks at the next level?

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