15 college players Celtics fans should keep an eye on this March

Brandon Ingram, Duke University: 16.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.4 bpg. ESPN projected draft slot: 2. Ingram is a raw prospect with a thin frame, but his wingspan and shooting ability make him one of the top selections in this year’s draft.

Jamal Murray, University of Kentucky: 20.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.1 apg ESPN projected draft slot: 4. Murray is a very versatile freshman guard, able to play multiple positions on defense. His bulldog attitude and competitiveness would be attractive to Danny Ainge.

Jaylen Brown, University of California: 15.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.1 apg. ESPN projected draft slot: 6. Although Brown could improve his shooting and turnover tendencies, he is an elite athlete and game changer that would translate well in the NBA.

Buddy Hield, Oklahoma University: 25.0 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.1 apg. ESPN projected draft slot: 7. A candidate for AP Player of the Year, the senior has flourished for the Oklahoma Sooners this season, shooting up the draft board from late first-rounder to lottery pick.

Kris Dunn, Providence College: 16.0 ppg, 6.4 apg, 5.5 rpg. ESPN projected draft slot: 8. Dunn is big for his position, has tremendous court vision, passes well, and can run the floor as well as anyone at the collegiate level.

Jakob Poeltl, University of Utah: 17.6 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.6 bpg. ESPN projected draft slot: 9. Poelti is a skilled seven-footer, who could be an elite defender at the NBA level. He moves well for a big man and is especially strong on the offensive glass with great hands.

Deyonta Davis, Michigan State University: 7.4 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.9 bpg. Davis is a rather raw prospect, but some NBA scouts believe that he has the potential to be even better than his MSU teammate, Denzel Valentine. He’s an excellent shot blocker with mid-range jump shot ability.

Diamond Stone, University of Maryland: 12.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.6 bpg. ESPN projected draft slot: 13. Chad Ford of ESPN says that Stone might be the most offensively polished center in the draft. He has above average foot work, and can knock down three-pointers at 7’0’’.

Ivan Rabb, University of California: 12.5 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 1.2 bpg. ESPN projected draft slot: 14. Rabb is one of the best rebounders in the Pac-12 and has developed an effective mid-range jumper this season. He’s still a little skinny, but could have a nice NBA career once he bulks up.

Denzel Valentine, Michigan State University: 19.4 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 7.6 apg. ESPN projected draft slot: 15. Valentine has drawn comparisons to fellow Spartan Draymond Green this year and is duking it out with Buddy Hield for AP Player of the Year. Great basketball IQ and versatility.

Skal Labissiere, University of Kentucky: 6.5 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.6 bpg. ESPN projected draft slot: 16. Labissiere is a bit of a question mark coming into the draft after limited minutes with Kentucky this season, but scouts see quite a bit of upside in the freshman and Danny Ainge might be willing to gamble.

Grayson Allen, Duke University: 21.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3.6 apg. ESPN projected draft slot: 25. Allen is a little undersized for an NBA shooting guard, but he’s been one of the ACC’s top scorers for Duke, is a top-notch shooter, and his athleticism can make up for his lack of size.

Domantas Sabonis, Gonzaga University: 17.4 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 1.7 apg. ESPN projected draft slot: 26. He’s not a great shooter or an athletic freak, but he’s averaged a double-double for Gonzaga this season and is one of the best rebounders in the draft.

Damian Jones, Vanderbilt University: 14.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.6 bpg. ESPN projected draft slot: 28. After an underwhelming regular season, a solid NCAA Tournament would definitely help out his draft stock. Celtics could get good value for him with one of their early second-rounders.

Brice Johnson, University of North Carolina: 16.6 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.3 bpg. ESPN projected draft slot: second round. Johnson has had a great year on a phenomenal Tar Heel team that enters the Tournament as a No. 1 seed. The Celtics might be looking for a skilled big like him in the early portion of the second round.