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Bruins' upside may not be high enough for 1st round in NBA draft

BERKELEY, Calif. - Kris Wilkes and Jaylen Hands returned to UCLA for their sophomore seasons, giving college another try in an effort to boost their NBA draft stock.

If they want to go in the first round, they might have to try, try again.

Both players project as likely second-round picks should they declare for the June draft, according to a veteran NBA scout who has watched the Bruins this season. The scout said the only UCLA player who might be able to sneak into the first round is center Moses Brown, and that would require the talented but raw freshman to wow a team in a workout.

"He's got the length, he has the athleticism and when he wants to, he runs

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