It doesn't sound right. It doesn't look right. It doesn't smell right.

But it's possible.

If one or two ACC basketball products become surprise first-round picks in Thursday's NBA draft, the conference will tie its own record (set in 1995) for the most first-rounders from a single league in a single episode of the 61-year-old draft.

Eight. Eight? Yes, eight. Doesn't sound right, does it?

Maybe it's because the ACC flamed out in this year's NCAA Tournament, so it's impossible to think of 2006-07 as a banner year. Maybe it's because nearly all of the pre-draft hype has surrounded the projected top two picks, Ohio State center Greg Oden and Texas wing Kevin Durant.

Whatever the explanation, the ACC hasn't been the center of attention in recent weeks, but it might find itself squarely in the spotlight on Thursday. Here are the league's top-rated products, and their projected slots, heading into the draft:

1. Brandan Wright, 6-10 forward, Fr., North Carolina: top 10.

He is in a small group of prospects whose names could be called at any time after Oden's and Durant's — as high as No. 3, as low as No. 10. A 6-10, 200-pounder, Wright averaged 14.7 points and 6.2 rebounds last season on his way to ACC rookie of the year honors, while impressing scouts with his long (7-4) wingspan, soft shooting touch and gazelle-like sprints up and down the court. He desperately needs strength and must improve his free throw shooting, but the draft is mostly about potential, and Wright has an abundance of that.

2. Al Thornton, 6-7 forward, Sr., Florida State: top 15.

He appears destined to be a lottery pick, after averaging 19.7 points and 7.2 rebounds as a senior. Thornton improved his stock by returning for a fourth college season, which saw him finish as the runner-up for ACC player of the year honors. A 220-pound power forward, he didn’t help himself when he measured only 6-7 (in shoes) at the NBA’s pre-draft camp, but scouts were impressed by his year-by-year improvement as a scorer for the Seminoles, and they love his determination and consistent effort on the court.

3. Javaris Crittenton, 6-5 point guard, Fr., Georgia Tech: picks 10-20.

He averaged 14.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists as a freshman last season, clearly getting more assertive as Tech got hot down the stretch. Crittenton was a big reason for the Yellow Jackets’ late surge, and that reinforced his upside and potential to keep improving. One other thing will help his cause: This is not a draft loaded with pure point guards. He might rate as the second-best true point prospect, behind Ohio State freshman Mike Conley Jr.

4. Thaddeus Young, 6-8 wing forward, Fr., Georgia Tech: picks 10-20.

He averaged 14.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 2006-07 as a freshman, playing an average of 29.6 minutes. He wasn’t a dominant player by any means, but his raw talent was clear for all to see. He has the body (6-8, 210), the mobility and enough range already (41.9 percent from 3-point range) to project as a lottery pick, or perhaps just below.

5. Josh McRoberts, 6-10 forward, So., Duke: picks 15-25.

There is a good chance that his name will be added to the growing list of prospects who may have hurt their draft status by staying in college. A possible lottery pick straight out of high school and again after his freshman year with the Blue Devils, McRoberts had a solid sophomore season (13 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists per game) but also exposed his awkward offensive game. A 6-10, 240-pound forward, he has no confidence in his long-range shot and also is uncomfortable in the post. Nevertheless, his European-style skills almost certainly will make him a first-round selection.

6. Sean Williams, 6-10 forward/center, Jr., Boston College: late first/second.

Remember him? He didn’t finish the 2006-07 season with the Eagles, having been kicked off the team in January for repeated violations of team rules. In two and a half years at BC, Williams had legal problems, discipline problems, academic problems and marijuana-related issues. But he’s a very good athlete at 6-10 and 230 pounds, and he was one of the best shotblockers in college basketball over the last two seasons, so he’s being discussed as a possible (late) first-rounder by some NBA decision-makers.

7. Jared Dudley, 6-7 wing forward, Sr., Boston College: late first/second.

The 2007 ACC player of the year, Dudley has outpaced expectations since he was in high school. The latest concern: He’s not an elite athlete, and most NBA wing forwards are elite athletes. A 6-7, 210-pounder, Dudley always has overcome his physical limitations with smart, tough, all-around (scoring, rebounding, passing, defending, scrapping), winning play. That’s what he did as a four-year starter for the Eagles, and that’s what he did again at the NBA’s pre-draft camp in Orlando, where he unanimously was rated among the top performers from among 60-plus participants.

8. Reyshawn Terry, 6-8 wing forward, Sr., North Carolina: late first/second.

He joined Dudley as a top performer in Orlando, showcasing his versatile offensive game of 3-pointers, mid-range jumpers and drives to the hoop. Unlike the overwhelming majority of projected draft picks, Terry was not the best player on his college team, and he played a complementary role at UNC while deferring to Wright, Tyler Hansbrough and others. Nevertheless, Terry’s pre-draft workouts certified him as a sure-fire pick, and even a possibility for the (late) first round.

The other ACC products who have a chance of being selected in this year’s draft — most likely in the second round — are Virginia Tech forward Coleman Collins, Virginia Tech guard Zabian Dowdell, Maryland forward Ekene Ibekwe, Virginia guard J.R. Reynolds, Maryland guard D.J. Strawberry and Wake Forest center Kyle Visser.