Believe or not, there are great players in this Final Four who are not named Tyler.  Here's a quick look at some of the Final Four's best pro talent.

This year’s March Madness has been straight chalk. For the first time in the history of the tournament, all four number one seeds won their regions. This weekend will feature one of the highest levels of talent ever seen in the national semi-finals, as both games will be filled with NBA-level talent. Here is a look at the top prospects that will lace them up this weekend and where they could expect to be taken in this year’s draft.

Derrick Rose – Point Guard – Rose is an elite draft prospect and will be a top three selection if he declares himself eligible. He has excellent size for a point guard (6-4) and is an extremely fluid athlete. An excellent mix of explosiveness and the discipline it takes to quarterback a team, Rose should be a capable starter right away for whoever drafts him. The addition of Rose has helped pushed Memphis over the hump this season, as they have finally reached a Final Four, after falling short in the Elite Eight the previous two seasons.

Joey Dorsey – Power Forward – Dorsey is a very physical player, who uses a great motor and athleticism to compensate for his lack of height (6-9). He will likely be a late first round selection and should be a valuable bench player and energy guy for the playoff team who will likely draft him. He will be a better defensive weapon than offensive threat and could be a player in the mold of Ben Wallace.

Chris Douglas-Roberts – Shooting Guard – Similar to Dorsey, he should be a late first round pick if he declares himself eligible. He is athletic and has a very good handle for a 2-guard to go along with a solid mid-range game. Douglas-Roberts has also been a leader for this Memphis team over the past few seasons. His limitations include a very light frame (he is only 200 pounds despite being 6-7) and inconsistent outside shooting.

Robert Dozier – Power Forward – Dozier won’t be drafted this year but if he puts together a productive senior season he could be a second round draft pick next season.

Russell Westbrook – Point/Shooting Guard – Westbrook has taken advantage of extended playing time this season and developed into a dangerous combination guard. He has an excellent handle and a natural ability to score, and is also a threat on the fast break. Westbrook should be a late lottery selection and will be a great addition for any NBA team who is looking for a versatile guard, with lighting quick speed.

Kevin Love – Power Forward – Despite questions about his mobility, Love has solidified himself as a lottery selection with his performance this March. He is a brilliant scorer, and an unbelievable outlet passer. Throughout the tournament, he has piled up blocks and rebounds while being a clutch scorer and the heart behind this UCLA team. A team could build around Love because he is simply that talented.

Darren Collison – Point Guard – Another UCLA player who should be a lottery pick. Collison has seemingly been around forever but is only a junior. He is a top notch defender, who is also unbelievably quick off the dribble. Collison should be a productive NBA point guard right away and will likely be snatched up within the top 15.

Josh Shipp – Shooting Guard – Shipp will likely return for his senior season and is productive scorer, who can also play small forward. Depending on his production next year, he could go anywhere from the mid first round to the late second round.

Luc Richard Mbah a Moute – Forward – A talented and athletic swing forward, who should also be back for his senior year. He will likely project to be a second round pick next year.

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