March is in full swing, and with it comes the NCAA Tournament. For NBA fans, March Madness provides an early look at some of college basketball’s most gifted prospects, including players who could soon be NBA-bound.
Among these players are various graduates of the NBA Academy and Basketball Without Borders.
Here’s a deeper dive into some of the NBA Academy and Basketball Without Borders alums to watch before first-round play gets underway on Thursday afternoon.
Elliot Cadeau (Michigan)
Basketball Without Borders alum
Elliot Cadeau leads Michigan in assists (5.6 apg) and is shooting 38.4% on 3-pointers this season.
The 6-foot-1 American-Swedish guard found his footing during his sophomore season at Michigan after transferring from North Carolina. He started in 30 games for the Wolverines, leading the team with 5.6 assists per game. With Cadeau orchestrating the offense, Michigan enters the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region.
Cadeau recorded three games of 10-plus assists and 20 games of five-plus, including a career-best 14 assists against Oakland (Nov. 3).
At 10.1 points per game, the 21-year-old is scoring at the highest clip he has in his career, thanks in part to his 38.4% shooting on 3-pointers (also a career best).
Alex Condon (Florida)
NBA Global Academy alum
Alex Condon is a vital player for No. 1-seeded Florida as it aims for a 2nd straight NCAA title.
The 6-foot-11 Australian forward had an impressive junior campaign with the Gators, averaging 15 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists on 54.8% shooting. After winning the 2025 national championship with UF, Condon will look to lead it on another lengthy run as the No. 1 seed in the Southeast Region.
The 21-year-old was named a finalist for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, which is given to college basketball’s best center.
Condon scored a season-high 26 points on 12-of-16 shooting in a win over Mississippi State to secure the outright 2026 SEC title.
Christian Anderson (Texas Tech)
Basketball Without Borders alum
Christian Anderson is averaging 18.9 ppg and is a key player for Texas Tech this season.
After earning a spot on the 2025 All-Big 12 Freshman Team, the 6-foot-3 German American guard elevated his offensive production to another level, averaging 18.9 ppg and 7.6 apg (third in the nation). With Texas Tech’s star forward JT Toppin sidelined for the season, Anderson is poised for a standout run as he looks to lead the Red Raiders to a deep tournament push as the Midwest Region’s No. 5 seed.
Thanks to his shooting prowess (42.7% on 3-pointers), the 19-year-old landed at No. 17 on Johnathan Wasserman’s latest mock draft.
Anderson was the 2026 Big 12 Most Improved Player and made the All-Big 12 First Team.
Motiejus Krivas (Arizona)
Basketball Without Borders alum
Arizona big man Motiejus Krivas is averaging 10.5 ppg, 8.1 rpg and 1.8 bpg this season.
The 7-foot-2 Lithuanian native emerged as a dominant interior force, helping the Wildcats secure the No.1 seed in the West Region. Krivas’ most notable performance came against Kansas, when he posted 14 points, 15 rebounds, six blocks and four assists in a win.
The 21-year-old has given up just five field goals around Arizona’s basketball all year, which has slotted him at No. 29 on Johnathan Wasserman’s latest mock draft.
Krivas was named First Team All-Big 12, receiving Big 12 All-Defensive Team honors as well.
Rueben Chinyelu (Florida)
NBA Academy Africa alum
Rueben Chinyelu is averaging a double-double (11.2 ppg, 11.5 rpg) this season for UF.
Hailing from Nigeria, the 6-foot-10 junior has been a double-double machine for the Gators this season. Nicknamed “Big Freaky” by his teammates due to his intense playing style, high energy and a memorable dunk in which he stuck his tongue, Chinyelu is averaging 11.2 ppg, 11.5 rpg (No. 2 in the nation) and shooting 58.3% overall.
Chinyelu recorded 18 double-doubles this season for the Gators, tying the school’s single-season record set in 1975.
The 22-year-old was named an Associated Press All-American as an honorable mention.
Thierry Darlan (Santa Clara)
NBA Academy Africa & Basketball Without Borders alum
Thierry Darlan is a solid contributor for Santa Clara as it makes its return to the NCAA Tournament.
Born in the Central African Republic, the 6-foot-8 junior has taken an unconventional path to Santa Clara. Darlan spent two seasons in the NBA G League, most recently with the Delaware Blue Coats in 2024-25, averaging 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists across 29 games.
The 22-year-old was named to the WCC’s 10-man preseason all-conference team.
Darlan had a season high of 15 points against San Francisco (Feb. 21).
Killyan Toure (Iowa State)
NBA Academy Africa & Basketball Without Borders alum
Killyan Toure is known for his defensive acumen at Iowa State and is averaging 1.4 spg.
In his first year at Iowa State, the 6-foot-3 French guard has quickly made a name for himself with his defense and is averaging 1.4 steals per game. Toure’s ball-hawking presence will be crucial as Iowa State works through the Midwest Region.
The freshman scored a career-high 20 points in a win vs. Creighton (Nov. 20),
Toure has shown the potential to become a perennial two-way player in the future.
Below are the NBA Academy and Basketball Without Borders alums participating in the 2026 NCAA Tournament:
Player
University
Country
NBA Academy & BWB
Mathieu Grujicic
Ohio State
Germany
BWB
Joshua Ojianwuna
Baylor
Nigeria
NBA Academy Africa; NBA Global Academy
Vianney Salatchoum
TCU
Cameroon
BWB Africa
Malick Diallo
TCU
Mali
BWB Global
Ruben Prey
St. John’s
Portugal
BWB Europe, BWB Global
Samis Calderon
Kansas
Brazil
BWB Global
Paul Mbiya
Kansas
Australia
BWB Africa, BWB Global
Jonathan Griman
California Baptist
Venezuela
NBA Academy Latin America
Thomas Ndong
California Baptist
Quebec
NBA Academy Latin America
Aly Khalifa
Louisville
Egypt
NBA Global Academy, BWB Global
Mouhamed Camara
Louisville
Senegal
NBA Academy Africa; BWB Africa
Eric Reibe
UConn
Germany
BWB Europe
Jacob Furphy
UConn
Australia
NBA Global Academy; BWB Asia, BWB Global
Alex Condon
Florida
Australia
NBA Global Academy
Rueben Chinyelu
Florida
Nigeria
NBA Academy Africa
Isaiah Brown
Florida
Puerto Rico
BWB Americas
Yanis Ndjonga
McNeese State
Cameroon
BWB Africa
David Mirkovic
Illinois
Montenegro
BWB Europe, BWB Global
Josh Dent
Saint Mary’s
Australia
NBA Global Academy; BWB Asia
Rory Hawke
Saint Mary’s
Australia
NBA Global Academy
Mantas Juzena
Saint Mary’s
Lithuania
BWB Europe; BWB Global
Dwayne Aristode
Arizona
Netherlands
BWB Europe 2023
Motiejus Krivas
Arizona
Lithuania
BWB Global
Ivan Khachenkov
Arizona
Germany
BWB Europe
Mabil Mawut
Arizona
South Sudan
NBA Academy Africa; BWB Africa
Hayden Jones
Wisconsin
New Zealand
BWB Asia; BWB Global
Dorian Grosber
High Point
Luxembourg
BWB Europe
Josh Ibukunoluwa
High Point
Australia
BWB Asia
Karim Rtail
Arkansas
Lebanon
BWB Global
Yacine Toumi
Hawai’i
France
BWB Africa; BWB Global
Khadim Mboup
BYU
Senegal
NBA Academy Africa
Dominique Diomande
BYU
France
BWB Africa 2022
Declan Duru Jr.
Texas
Germany
BWB Europe
Omer Mayer
Purdue
Israel
BWB Europe
Elliot Cadeau
Michigan
Sweden
BWB Global
Aday Mara
Michigan
Spain
BWB Europe; BWB Global
Oscar Goodman
Michigan
New Zealand
NBA Global Academy; BWB Asia
Ishan Sharma
Saint Louis
Ontario
BWB Americas
Paul Otieno
Saint Louis
Kenya
BWB Africa
Christian Anderson
Texas Tech
Germany
BWB Europe; BWB Global
Chabi Barre
Akron
Benin
NBA Academy Africa
Ognjen Stankovic
Akron
Serbia
BWB Europe
Ugonna Onyenso
Virginia
Nigeria
NBA Academy Africa
Sash Gavalyugov
Santa Clara
Bulgaria
NBA Global Academy; BWB Europe, BWB Global
Noah Badibanga
Santa Clara
France
BWB Global
Chris Tadjo
Santa Clara
Quebec
NBA Academy Latin America; BWB Americas
Thierry Darlan
Santa Clara
Central African Republic
NBA Academy Africa; BWB Africa; BWB Global
Killyan Toure
Iowa State
France
BWB Europe 2023