Matchup:

In the first-round, James Harden and Terrell Suggs got through with over 85 percent of the vote going up against Jim Jeffcoat and Bob Horner, respectively. The same story played out in the Sweet 16 where Harden defeated Andre Ethier with 96 percent of the vote and Suggs got past Byron Scott with 88 percent.

Notables:

Harden (from first-round article): A consensus First-Team All-American in 2009, Harden was also named Pac-10 Player of the Year during that same season. He was named a Wooden Award Finalist in 2009 as well. In the NBA, Harden has already made a solid case for being a top 50 player of all time. The six-time all-star has averaged 23 points and 6.1 assists in his nine seasons and was recognized this past season as the NBA MVP.

Suggs (from first-round article): One of the most feared linebackers in the NFL, Suggs has carved out a Hall of Fame worthy career in the vaunted Baltimore Ravens’ defense. The seven-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XLVII champion has shown his strong persona on and off the field, including a recurring guest star role on HBO”s show “Ballers”. “T-Sizzle’s” best season in the NFL was in 2011, when he collected 14 sacks, 50 tackles and tied his career high with two interceptions.

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