Bayer Leverkusen is led by Patrik Schick, who has seven goals in 19 games this season, 14th in the league. Ernest Poku, another of Bayer Leverkusen's top scorers, has five goals in 22 games (28th in league), on 17 shots (0.8 shots per game). Bayer Leverkusen's primary playmaker is Alex Grimaldo, with 36 chances created (fifth in league) and four assists.
The junior big out of Spain was projected as a one-and-done prospect when he first suited up for Mick Cronin at UCLA. But he struggled to earn a spot in Cronin's rotations. After transferring to Michigan this season, Mara has rehabilitated his value, and now could be selected near the bottom of the first round. He's one of the best shot blockers in college, averaging 2.6 rejections a night - along with a career-best 11.4 points and 6.9 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per.
Arizona State has a +203 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.5 points per game. It is putting up 67.0 points per game to rank 157th in college basketball and is giving up 60.5 per outing to rank 87th in college basketball.
Oral Roberts is being outscored by 4.8 points per game with a -149 scoring differential overall. It puts up 73.3 points per game (251st in college basketball) and gives up 78.1 per outing (297th in college basketball). The Golden Eagles are averaging 73.3 points, 10.6 fewer than the Roos give up.
While this Hornets vs Celtics matchup highlights Charlotte's elite offensive surge, which has seen them average over 20 made triples in their last two games, it also pits them against a Boston defense that ranks first in the NBA, allowing just 107 points per game. The Celtics have proven they can stifle high-volume shooting teams, and they'll look to use their length to force Charlotte's young core into uncomfortable mid-range looks.
With Oklahoma City down two All-Stars in MVP point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams, it will fall to the third to pick up the scoring burden. Big man Chet Holmgren will likely be the fulcrum of the Thunder's offense, and should be able to go to town against a depleted Bulls front line that, even when healthy, isn't that great.