Kyrie Irving a Number 1 Pick Again

Kyrie Irving is looking like he could jump back up to No. 1 on NBA draft boards after his performance in the 2nd Round of the 2011 NCAA Tournament against the Hampton Pirates Friday, March 18, 2011.

After missing 26 games and over three months of play, Irving returned to action and looked as good as ever. He mentioned before the game that he wouldn't have returned so quickly if he didn't feel he was 100% ready and able to play, after suffering a toe injury.

Irving led all Duke Blue Devils in scoring with 14 points in just 20 minutes. He also registered 4 rebounds, 2 threes, 2 steals, an assist and a block while shooting 50 percent from the field (4-8) and 100 percent from the free throw line (4-4).

While some doubted his comeback, the Chris Paul clone is now turning skeptics into believers as he hopes to take Duke deeper into the NCAA Tournament and further increase his draft stock.