Chris Taft. Going, going, gone?

Chris Paul. Thanks for the memories?

Marvin Williams. One and done?

As the NCAA tournament gets under way, Taft, Paul and Williams are just a few of the talented underclassmen on display who could be making their moves to the NBA as soon as next season.

Eight of the first 16 picks in last year's NBA draft were underclassmen, and more of the same is expected this year.

So as you overdose on March Madness the next few weeks, pay special attention to the following players who could be one loss or a national championship away from the end of their brief college careers.

Here they are, listed in order of their NBA potential:

1. Marvin Williams, 6 feet 9, freshman, North Carolina:

Williams has yet to crack the starting lineup for the Tar Heels, but he is a special talent with tremendous upside. Mock drafts at some Internet basketball sites list him as a possible first overall pick if he decides to enter this year's draft.

2. Rudy Gay, 6-9, freshman, Connecticut:

Like Williams, Gay is a gifted small forward with superstar potential. He's still raw but is awesome athletically. If he stays in school, he could be the top pick in 2006.

3. Chris Paul, 5-11, sophomore, Wake Forest:

In a draft pool oozing with big-time point guard prospects, Paul is clearly at the top of the list. Lacking size, he makes up for it by combining excellent skills with court savvy.

4. Andrew Bogut, 7-0, sophomore, Utah:

This center from Australia won't wow you athletically, but he is fundamentally sound, has a variety of post moves and is an excellent passer. It could come down to Bogut or Paul as the first pick in this year's draft.

5. Chris Taft, 6-10, sophomore, Pittsburgh:

Yes, Taft does disappear at times, but most mock drafts list him as a top 5 pick this year because of his size, strength and athleticism. A decent showing in the NCAA tournament would likely ensure his early exit from Pitt.

6. Adam Morrison, 6-8, sophomore, Gonzaga:

Don't let the shaggy hair fool you - Morrison's stock is soaring. His versatility, fiery nature and shooting style have drawn comparisons to Larry Bird. He is a high lottery lock this year or next.

7. Rashad McCants, 6-3, junior, North Carolina.

An attitude problem in the past, McCants sacrificed points this season for the good of the star-studded Tar Heels. He is still college basketball's most skilled and versatile scorer.

8. Deron Williams, 6-3, junior, Illinois:

Williams is the best prospect on the nation's top-ranked team and a potential mid-to-late lottery pick. He doesn't have blazing speed, but he has good size, is unselfish and has an excellent feel for running a team. Scouts will be watching the tournament to see how he matches up defensively against quicker point guards.

9. Raymond Felton, 6-0, junior, North Carolina:

Felton is another point guard likely headed for this year's lottery. Although erratic, he is super quick, can pass and has a terrific handle and improved jumper.

10. Josh Boone, 6-10, sophomore, Connecticut:

Boone is raw offensively - rarely creating his own shot or scoring outside the paint - but he is a big-time rebounder and post defender with an NBA body. He could be a lottery pick this year and perhaps top 5 in 2006.

Charlie Villanueva, 6-11 sophomore, Connecticut:A versatile big man, Villanueva has lottery potential, but there are questions about his consistency and intensity.Kennedy Winston, 6-6, junior, Alabama:Winston is an excellent shooter with size and athleticism. An impressive tournament could help him sneak into the lottery as one of the top shooting guards.Jarret Jack, 6-3, junior, Georgia Tech:Jack is a notch below the likes of Paul, Deron Williams and Felton at the point guard position, but he is physical and solid on both ends of the court.Sean May, 6-8, junior, North Carolina:A skilled big man, May has greatly improved his conditioning - dropping nearly 30 pounds since his freshman year. His stock is rising.Daniel Gibson, 6-2, freshman, Texas:Gibson has hinted that he might stay in school. If he does, his combination of scoring and playmaking at the point could make him a high lottery pick in 2006.Shelden Williams, 6-9, junior, and J.J. Redick, 6-4, junior, Duke:Williams, a strong rebounder and shot blocker, and Redick, the shooting specialist, both have their shortcomings, but they can be important role players in the NBA.Brandon Bass, 6-7, sophomore, LSU:Bass is a tremendous athlete, but he is undersized for the power forward position in the NBA.Francisco Garcia, 6-7, junior, Louisville:A lack of athleticism has this tall and thin shooting guard's stock plummeting. A big tournament would help stop the slide.