Markis McDuffie, who grew up in nearby Paterson, New Jersey, talks about his team's time in New York City on Monday afternoon. By
Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie was one of 64 college seniors invited to play three games in four days this week at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in Virginia.
The showcase event draws NBA scouts ahead of individual workouts and the NBA Draft Combine in May. NBA greats like Rick Barry, Earl Monroe, John Stockton and Scottie Pippen have played in the event, while it has more recently given NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler an opportunity as well.