Back in the 80s I used to be a huge fan of the NBA draft. Of course, the major difference back then was you followed the players through 4 years of college, for example Partick Ewing, Ralph Sampson, Akeen Olajuwoan, Chris Mullen, even the busts like Walter Berry, Pearl Washington, and Chris Washburn. These days I have no idea who 3/4 of these players are. NBA draft has become more akin to the NHL or MBL draft.
I agree with you actually. Very soon March Madness will be the tournament of also-rans instead of a draft showcase. I can just see the NBA now... "If you were any good, why didn't you get drafted out of HS?"