As a collegiate athlete, attending a Power-5 conference school or a large university that has the benefits of being nationally televised allows draft prospects names to be viewed and mentioned more often than the rest. Some of the NBA’s top players have attended universities that aren’t in a Power-5 conference, such as Stephen Curry (Davidson), Kawhi Leonard (San Diego State), and Paul George (Fresno State). We’re going to breakdown some talented prospects who did not receive the national exposure that has somewhat limited their popularity and draft discussion.

DeAndre Bembry: St Joseph’s 6’6” 210 lbs. SF

Bembry was the Atlantic 10 POY, with averages of 17.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. He is a skilled player who can do a little bit of everything, which bodes well in terms of development. DeAndre was one of the most impressive players during the scrimmage portion of the NBA combine, as he scored 18 points in 21 minutes of action on the first day. Saint Josephs made the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the second round where they fell to #1 seed Oregon, but by making the tournament Embry was able to show the country why he was the Atlantic 10 POY and that he has the skills to be an NBA caliber player.

Henry Ellenson: Marquette 6’11” 245 lbs. PF-C

Henry Ellenson attended Marquette as a McDonald’s All-American and a highly touted national prospect. He averaged 17 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, showcasing his offensive versatility as a big man who can handle the ball, solid court vision, and step out and hit the mid-range jumper. Ellenson is capable of hitting 3’s, but at only 28%, there is much room for improvement. Ellenson is skilled offensively, but lacks elite athleticism that could limit his potential. This guy could easily be a lottery selection.

Stephen Zimmerman: UNLV 7’0” 240 lbs. PF-C

Stephen Zimmerman is a skilled big man with a solid face-up game and has good offensive versatility. Another McDonald’s All-American, Zimmerman stayed at home to play for UNLV, where his season had lots of ups and downs. Expectations were sky high for Zimmerman, and although the season was an overall disappointment, he showed scouts enough to be in the first round discussion. Zimmerman averaged 10.5 points and 8 rebounds per game for the Runnin’ Rebels. The numbers aren’t elite but Zimmerman passes the eye test when you watch him play. He is highly competitive and has a non-stop motor, which will only benefit him at the next level.

Ben Bentil: Providence 6’9 235 lbs. PF

If there was a collegiate award for most improved college player, Bentil would have to be in consideration for the award. His numbers skyrocketed across the board, improving to 21 ppg from only 6 as a freshman. He and Kris Dunn formed one of the top scoring duos in the country, and led Providence to the NCAA Tournament, where they advanced to the second round. Bentil is a skilled 4 man who can hit shots, run the floor, and post up. He puts the defense at a disadvantage with his ability to pick and pop, or put the ball on the floor and drive to the rim.

Kay Felder: Oakland 5’9” 176 lbs. PG

If Kay Felder was 6’2”, we would be talking about a potential top-5 selection. At 5’9” he led the country in assists at 9.3 per game, and ranked 4th nationally in scoring at 24.4 points per game. Oakland’s strength of schedule was the weakest of the teams from the listed prospects, but against #1 Michigan State on a neutral floor, Oakland nearly upset the Spartans behind Felder’s 37 points. Although his height is his biggest limitation, Kay recorded an absurd 44 inch vertical at the NBA combine. He is not mentioned as often as the others listed in the first round conversation, but with the stellar play of shorter point guards like Isaiah Thomas and Kyle Lowry, there’s no reason Felder isn’t given the opportunity to showcase his elite offensive talents in the NBA. Follow @ACAllAmericans on Twitter for the latest NBA Draft news and updates.