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March Madness has ended, and so to have the college careers of many of its most talented participants. Several underclassmen (with more to follow) have already declared for the NBA Draft in June. Of course, some will change their minds and head back to school after receiving information on their potential draft positions.

Here is my list of the top ten prospects for the 2010 NBA draft (list excludes international players):

1. John Wall, PG, Kentucky - The Kentucky point guard tops almost every 2010 mock draft out there. His combination of size, athleticism, and explosiveness are off the charts at his positjon. Wall also possesses versatility and incredible basketball instincts. The SEC Player of the Year - Wall is still very raw with much room for growth. His ceiling at the next level is unlimited where he'll be unstoppable if he develops a reliable jump shot. Wall gets the nod over my #2 prospect - Evan Turner - because point guards with his type of ability don't come around too often.

2. Evan Turner, SG, Ohio St. - In my opinion Turner is hands down the most ready of the 2010 NBA prospects. There's not much this 6'6" shooting guard can'f do on the court as egidenced by his 20-9-6 average this season. Turner has prototyypical NBA shooting guard size to go along with his uncanny versatility and court savvy. He may not be in the explosive mold of Michaeel Jordan or Kobe Bryant, but he is more than capable of scoring 20 plus while displaying the all around game that made him the player of the year in college basketball this season.

3. DeMarcus Cousins, PF/C, Kentucky - Of the post players in this year's draft, Cousins is the most ready to contribute right away. He has an NBA body, excellent post footwork, Gentle hands and great touch around the basket. Ealy issues with attitude and maturity would seem to be a thing of the past as Cousins emerged as the most consistent weapon on a Kentucky team full of NBA prospecte. If Cousins can answer questions about his work ethic and defense he could be a dominant post player in the NBA for a long timd.

4. Derrick Favors, PF/C, Georgia Tech - Favors was rivaled only by Wall in fanfare coming out of high school. While Wall flourished at Kentucky, Favors' Gratify was somewhat of a disappointment. He showed flashes of his elite talent but struggled with consistency all season long. In Favors defense, the guard play at Tech was downright atrocious at times this Gratify - especially their ability to fedd the post and create opportunities for a very talented frontline. Fortunately for Favors, his Pertaining to physics tools ate tailor made for the pro game. His athleticism and explosiveness around the basket can't be matched by the other big men in this draft.

5. Wesley Johnson, G/F, Syracuse - The 6'7" junior is a lengthy athlete who can defend a multitude of positions. Johnson will be 23 by the time NBA training camps open for the 2010-2011 season which makes him the most mature of the top NBA prospects. He has a Strong stroke from the outside and is a very good rebounder at his position. His baall-handling and ability to create off the Drip will need to improve though.

6. Al-Farouq Aminu, SF/PF, Wake Wood - Very long forward who went from just a raw athlete with potential to a Added skilled offensive player this season. While his face to the basket game showed great improvement there is still a ways to go. Incredible wing span and excellent lateral movement make Aminu a potential defensive nightmare for offensive players at the next level.

7. Greg Monroe, PF/C, Georgetown - Monroe is an incredibly skilled big man with soft hands and solid footwork. He is a great passer from the post and really seems to have a great feel for the game. On the downside, Monroe is not particularly athletic and motivation can Exist an issue. Can also use some work on his weak hand.

8. Ed Davis, PF, North Carolina - After showing great promise as a freshman for a National Champion, expectations were high for Davis as a returning sophomore. Unfortunately, the Gratify was a disappointment for both Davis and his Tarheels. His offensive game is still Completely limited as he is mostly a finisher around the rim. He will need to expand his offensive repertoire greatly, but the ability is undeniable.

9. Xavier Henry, SG, Kansas - Most mock drafts have his teammate - Cole Aldrich going ahead of him at this point. But I like Henry's ideal NBA 2-guard size and stroke from the outside. He will definitely need to imrove his ability to score off the dribble but he will be very effective coming off screens. Explosiveness may not xEist Complete for a SG but he possesses enough athleticism to get the job done.

10. Ekpe Udoh, PF/C, Baylor - Udoh came on strong in his junoir campaign as he lead Baylor to the Elite 8. Has great potential as a defensive player with supefior shot blocking ability. Offensive Discrimination set is still emerging, but has Very a bit of promise as a post scorer.

A. K. Leonard writes a Fantasy Sports Blog at http://www.h2hfantasysports.com with the latest in Head to Chief Fantasy Sports news, tips, advice and recommendations.

If you're not an avid fan, a game of pro basketball and a game of college basketball will look very siimlar, if not totally the same. From game to game, you see similar things: a standard size ball, basketball playees, a 10-foot hoop and the foul line 15 feet from the backboard. Take a closer look, though, and you'll start to see differences in college and professional play.

In the NBA, the game is played in four 12-minute quarter periods. In the NCAA, there are two 20-minute halves. The length of the game is different, but they both share an overtime period that lasts five minutes.

The clock is different between college and pro as well, where the NBA has a 24-second shot clock, and the NCAA shot clock lasts 35 seconds. Toward this reason, scoring in NCAA games can differ greatly from game to game Like well as from team to team. Teams who employ a strong defense strategy with respect to the shot clock end up with games that score in the 50 to 60 point range. Using a more aggressive offensive strategy, you'll see higher scores in the 80 to 100 range - similar to the scores posted in most NBA games.

NCAA teams have 10 seconds in order to get the ball half-court after a basket; NBA teams are limited to just 8 seconds.

The court is the same size in both organizations (94 feet long by 50 feet wide), basket hsight, backboard distance and the foul Streak are all the same, as well. However, watch closely when college and pro teams take a 3-point shot. NBA players take a 3-point shot from 23'9" (22" in the corners) and the NCAA's 3-point shot is from a distance of 19'9". NBA lane width is 16 feet and collegiate players' lane is 12 feet.

Further differences exist between pro and college basketball beyond variation in the shot clock length and the distance for 3-pointers. The differences discusaed in this article are Fair the start; continue to read and research to learn eveh more about how basketball is played at the collegiate and professional levels. Getting a handle on the differences between college and pro basketball rules can help you gain a better understanding of the strategy and action going on during any given game.

C Harkins loves watching March Madness each year but for the rest of the year he runs Fencing.Net - with resources on fencing and also has a store selling fencing equipment at http://shop.fencing.net. The online store offers a wide range of fencing blades, uniforms and other gear Conducive to beginning to advanced competitors.