The NCAA Tournament is over and the NBA Playoffs begin in a little more than two weeks.

After the Larry O'Brien trophy is hoisted, GMs and coaches will start to think about who can help their squad in the future.

A handful of teams will have more time to make that decision since they'll be watching the playoffs from home. Here's a look at who the non-playoff teams could take a chance on with the hope that they'll keep them out of the lottery next year.

Note: This is assuming that the rosters of the young Florida Gators and LSU Tigers stay in tact.

1. Chicago Bulls (via New York Knicks)--Know how the Bulls got this pick? Me, either. Just kiddin.' New York gave up this year's first-round pick for the rights to Eddy Curry. The Bulls, currently slotted into the eighth spot in the East, could use this pick and some expiring contract to lure Kevin Garnett away from Minnesota. If Jerry Reinsdorf keeps the pick, I say Chicago takes Texas big man LaMarcus Aldridge. LSU game aside, Aldridge was arguably the best post player in the country this past season. The 6'10," 240-pound sophomore averaged 15.0 ppg and 9.2 rpg in 2005-06. He also swatted two shots a game. If Tyson Chandler develops some toughness and post moves, he and Aldridge could be a solid tandem in the rugged Eastern Conference.

2. Portland Trailblazers--Rudy Gay, So. F., Connecticut: At times Gay played like he was ready for prime time. He also played like the last guy on a YMCA squad on occasion, too, but his potential is unlimited. The 6'9" Gay can play either forward position. He can also slide to the two-guard spot. At on epoint last season, Gay was the only player on 334 Division-I teams who averaged 15 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks. Could meld into a Scottie Pippen-type role in the right situation.

3. Charlotte Bobcats--Adam Morrison, Jr. F., Gonzaga: Should have won National Player of the Year honors over Duke's J.J. Redick. Morrison won several games for the Bulldogs on his way to leading the country in scoring with 28.1 ppg. His 6'8" frame enables him to get his shot over defenders, which will help against the likes of Ron Artest and Tayshaun Prince. His defense is a concern, but his scoring ability more than makes up for it. This acquisition could give the Bobcats a solid starting five with Brevin Knight, Morrison, Most Improved Player candidate Gerald Wallace, a healthy Emeka Okafor, and Primoz Brezec. Hopefully Bernie Bickerstaff makes him cut that scraggly-*ss 'stache.

4. Atlanta Hawks--Marcus Williams, Jr. G., Connecticut: The Hawks won't (hopefully) make the same mistake two years in a row and pass on another can't miss floor general. Williams was arguably the best point guard in America last season (12.3 ppg, 8.6 apg). He showed the ability to shoulder the load on the offensive end on a few nights, too. Paired with Joe Johnson, and being in a weak East, this pick could help Atlanta challenge for the eighth seed in the 2007 playoffs.

5. Toronto Raptors--Brandon Roy, Sr. G., Washington: Easily in the player of the year discussion with Redick and Morrison, Roy put up solid all-around numbers of 20.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, and 4.1 apg in his senior season. He also shot with awesome efficiency (.508 fg, .810 ft, .402 3pt). He has an NBA-ready body at 6'6," 210, can slash, has a good mid-range game, and can defend. With a healthy Chris Bosh, and the resigning of Mike James, Toronto could be an intriguing squad in the 2006-07 season.

6. Orlando Magic--Randy Foye, Sr. G., Villanova: Built like Dwyane Wade at 6'4," 205, Foye could make an already on the rise Magic squad a solid playoff team. Essentially playing power forward in Jay Wright's four-guard offense, Foye posted 20.5 ppg, along with 5.8 rpg, and 3.0 apg. Foye's not scared to mix it up with the big fellas, either, as he had games of 10, 11, and 14 boards. He also showed up in big-time games, averaging 24 ppg in the NCAA Tournament.

7. Golden State Warriors--Patrick O'Bryant, So. C., Bradley: The only legit seven-footer on this list. O'Bryant is a bit of a mystery since he plays in the Missouri Valley Conference. Pittsburgh found out about in when O'Bryant lit up the Panthers for 28 seven in a tourney win that put Bradley in the Sweet Sixteen. His numbers aren't gaudy--13.4 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.9 bpg--but "you can't teach height."

8. Boston Celtics--Mardy Collins, Sr. G., Temple: At 6'6," 205, Collins can play each of the three wing positions. He, like Roy, showed all-around ability with averages of 16.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg, and 4.0 apg. Collins could challenge Delonte West, who I'm not too sweet on at the one spot, for the C's starting spot.

9. Minnesota Timberwolves--Ronnie Brewer, Jr. G., Arkansas: A little bigger than Collins at 6'7," 217, Brewer is more of a scoring point guard. The Hog netted 18.4 ppg. He also posted 4.8 rpg and 3.3 apg. Brewer also had 14 games where he scored more than 20 points. That included games of 25, and six steals, against UCONN; 23 in a win at Kansas, 23 at Kentucky, 24 versus LSU, and 24 in a win over national champion Florida.

10. Seattle Sonics--Paul Millsap, Jr. F., Louisiana Tech: Probably the most unknown player on this list, Millsap played in relative obscurity in the Western Athletic Conference. Undersized at 6'8," Millsap has put up solid numbers each of his three years in college. He poured in 19.6 ppg as a junior. Millsap also led the nation in rebounding with 13.3 boards a game. Even though he plays in a lower-major conference, Millsap posted good numbers against solid competition: 21 and 11 against Alabama, 29 and 14 against Texas Tech, 27 and 12 against Memphis.

11. Houston Rockets--Nick Fazekas, Jr. F., Nevada: Unlike some of the other players on this list from lesser known schools, many people heard about Fazekas at the start of the season. As a sophomore, Fazekas averaged 20.7 points and 9.4 boards. Those numbers increased in his junior season: 21.8 and 10.4, respectively. Fazekas almost single-handedly carried the Wolf Pack to the Dance. He scored in double figures in 32 of Nevada's 33 games. Fazekas scored less than 20 points in only nine games and more than 25 in eight games. If picked here, look for him to replace Juwan Howard as Houston's starting power forward.

12. Philadelphia 76ers--Allan Ray, Sr. G., Villanova: This pick makes perfect since. Allen Iverson is the toughest little guy in the history of the league, but he isn't getting any younger. Ray could play the role of a young guy being selected to replace and aging QB and serve as A.I.'s understudy until he's ready to take over. Ray outweighs Iverson by more than 35 pounds and is at least three inches taller than the Answer. Like Iverson, Ray is more of a scoring guard (18.5 ppg), but he could play the point if asked. Ray would also get to play 41 games a year on the same court he played some of his bigger college games.

13. Utah Jazz--J.J. Redick, Sr. G., Duke: I don't know if a reigning National Player of the Year has ever been drafted this low, but I do know this is a good spot for Redick. The Most Hated Player in College Basketball would get to play for one of the best coaches ever in Jerry Sloan. He would also get to play with one of the games most versatile players in Andrei Kirilenko. With Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur in the post, Redick could get more open looks than a lot of analysts think. The length of The League's three-line shouldn't affect Redick, either, since a number of his long balls were shot from half court in Durham, anyway.

14. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets--Shelden Williams, Sr. F., Duke: Redick's big man could become another ACC alum's--Chris Paul--big man if the Hornets take Williams at 14. Williams could give New Oklahoma toughness in the paint. This pick could also let David West slide to the wing. If Williams pans out, The Hornets could be on the outside looking in during the '07 Lottery.