While Draft Express has had DJO in the draft flirting with the 1st round for a while, and moved Crowder into the 2nd round a few weeks ago,
www.nbadraft.net hasn't even had either player among the top senior prospects much less in the draft.
However, they have now moved Crowder in at the No. 47 overall pick, but more importantly posted a great rundown of all Sweet 16 matchups - including the possibility of Gardner manhandling his opponent and kudos to Marquette's strength and conditioning program based on Crowder and DJO.
They concluded after giving Michigan State an edge over Louisville by wrapping up the region with:
Final Four Prediction
Marquette has the size, athleticism, and star power to make it to the Final Four. Jae Crowder is going to cause a mismatch against Florida that will ultimately decide the game. Assuming Michigan State can handle Louisville’s scrappy defense and advance, a Michigan State vs. Marquette game would be exciting. Jae Crowder vs. Draymond Green would be even more exciting. Marquette matches up well against Michigan State and this is the year the Golden Eagles should find themselves in the Final Four.
