Pango's & Olynyk look to lead #1 Zags to Final Four.
NCAA CANADIAN PRIDE:
There was plenty to be excited about in last years NCAA March Madness Tournament from a Canadians perspective. Kris Joseph was playing for the #1 ranked Syracuse team, Kevin Pangos & Robert Sacre formed a solid pair for Gonzaga, Brady Heslips clutch shooting helped Baylor make a deep run, and small school star Andrew Nicholson led St. Bonaventure to a first round upset victory. This year is no different as much more excitement awaits. Returning to action (this time as a #1 seed!) Kevin Pangos and the Zags are looking stronger than ever thanks greatly to fellow Canadian Kelly Olynyk's incredible season. Brady Heslip's Baylor Bears won't be dancing this year but Michigans Nik Stauskas looks to play similar role as the sharpshooter on super talented team. UNLV's Anthony Bennett reminds many scouts of a young Larry Johnson and should be a Top 10 pick this June. Bryson Johnson, Senior Guard from Nova Scotia, set Bucknell school records for 3PT shooting. Junior Cadougan provides excellent leadership and toughness on competitive # 3 seeded Marquette team. There are also plenty of other Canadians playing vital roles on good teams like; Creighton, Iowa St, Missouri, Villanova, Saint Louis. Stay tuned as these crazy Canucks try to add to the Madness (click Read More)
There was plenty to be excited about in last years NCAA March Madness Tournament from a Canadians perspective. Kris Joseph was playing for the #1 ranked Syracuse team, Kevin Pangos & Robert Sacre formed a solid pair for Gonzaga, Brady Heslips clutch shooting helped Baylor make a deep run, and small school star Andrew Nicholson led St. Bonaventure to a first round upset victory. This year is no different as much more excitement awaits. Returning to action (this time as a #1 seed!) Kevin Pangos and the Zags are looking stronger than ever thanks greatly to fellow Canadian Kelly Olynyk's incredible season. Brady Heslip's Baylor Bears won't be dancing this year but Michigans Nik Stauskas looks to play similar role as the sharpshooter on super talented team. UNLV's Anthony Bennett reminds many scouts of a young Larry Johnson and should be a Top 10 pick this June. Bryson Johnson, Senior Guard from Nova Scotia, set Bucknell school records for 3PT shooting. Junior Cadougan provides excellent leadership and toughness on competitive # 3 seeded Marquette team. There are also plenty of other Canadians playing vital roles on good teams like; Creighton, Iowa St, Missouri, Villanova, Saint Louis. Stay tuned as these crazy Canucks try to add to the Madness (click Read More)
BUCKNELL: Bryson Johnson (11.1pts 2.4ast) 6'2, 194, Sr, Nova Scotia
COLORADO ST: Joe De Ciman (1.1pts, 35fg%) 6'4, 185, Fr, Regina
CREIGHTON: Jahenns Manigat (6.1pts, 2.1ast) 6'1, 175 Jr, Ottawa
DAVIDSON: Nik Cochran (9.8pts, 3.4ast) 6'3, 188, Sr, Vancouver
GONZAGA: Kevin Pangos (11.5pts, 3.2ast) 6'1, 182, So, Newmarket; Kelly Olynyk (17.5pts, 7.2reb) 7'0, 238, Jr, Kamloops
HARVARD: Agunwa Okolie (1.7pts, 1.1reb) 6'8 205, Fr, Ajax; Laurent Rivard (10.4pts, 3.7reb) 6'5, 215, Jr, Quebec;
Patrick Steeves 6'7, 220, Fr, Quebec
IOWA ST:Melvin Ejim (11.0pts, 9.4reb), 6'6, 230, Jr, Toronto; Naz Long (1.5pts, 1.1ast) 6'4, 215, Fr, Mississauga
LIU-BROOKLYN: Troy Joseph (3.3pts, 2.0reb) 6'6, 200, So, Toronto
MARQUETTE: Junior Cadougan (8.7pts, 4.1ast) 6'1, 205, Sr, Toronto
MICHIGAN: Nik Stauskas (11.7pts, 47.6fg%) 6'6, 190, Fr Mississauga
MINNESOTA: Maurice Walker (2.3pts, 2.0reb) 6'10, 289, So, Toronto
MISSOURI: Stefan Jankovic (3.2pts, 1.5reb), 6'11, 230, Fr, Mississauga; Negus Webster-Chan (2.5pts, 2.1reb) 6'7, 200, Fr, Scarborough
NEW MEXICO ST: Sim Bhullar (9.9pts, 6.2reb) 7'5, 360, Freshman, Toronto; Renaldo Dixon (5.5pts, 3.8reb) 6'10, 210, Jr, Toronto; Daniel Mullings (14.2pts, 5.3reb), 6'2, 170, So, Toronto; Tyrone Watson(10.8pts, 5.1reb), 6'5, 225, Sr, Hamilton
SOUTH DAKOTA ST: Taevaunn Prince (4.4pts, 2.1reb) 6'3, 215, So, Toronto
SAINT LOUIS: Grandy Glaze (3.3pts, 2.8reb) 6'6, 235, So, Toronto
UNLV: Anthony Bennett (16.1pts, 8.1reb), 6'8, 240, Fr, Brampton; Khem Birch (7.8pts, 6.1reb), 6'9, 220, Fr, Montreal
VILLANOVA: Dylan Ennis (8.5pts, 4.3reb, 4.1ast) 6'2, 182, Fr, Brampton
WICHITA STATE: Chadrack Lufile (1.8pts, 2.0reb) 6'9, 251, Jr, Burlcok; Nick Wiggins (5.2pts, 1.8reb) 6'6, 187, Jr, Toronto
COLORADO ST: Joe De Ciman (1.1pts, 35fg%) 6'4, 185, Fr, Regina
CREIGHTON: Jahenns Manigat (6.1pts, 2.1ast) 6'1, 175 Jr, Ottawa
DAVIDSON: Nik Cochran (9.8pts, 3.4ast) 6'3, 188, Sr, Vancouver
GONZAGA: Kevin Pangos (11.5pts, 3.2ast) 6'1, 182, So, Newmarket; Kelly Olynyk (17.5pts, 7.2reb) 7'0, 238, Jr, Kamloops
HARVARD: Agunwa Okolie (1.7pts, 1.1reb) 6'8 205, Fr, Ajax; Laurent Rivard (10.4pts, 3.7reb) 6'5, 215, Jr, Quebec;
Patrick Steeves 6'7, 220, Fr, Quebec
IOWA ST:Melvin Ejim (11.0pts, 9.4reb), 6'6, 230, Jr, Toronto; Naz Long (1.5pts, 1.1ast) 6'4, 215, Fr, Mississauga
LIU-BROOKLYN: Troy Joseph (3.3pts, 2.0reb) 6'6, 200, So, Toronto
MARQUETTE: Junior Cadougan (8.7pts, 4.1ast) 6'1, 205, Sr, Toronto
MICHIGAN: Nik Stauskas (11.7pts, 47.6fg%) 6'6, 190, Fr Mississauga
MINNESOTA: Maurice Walker (2.3pts, 2.0reb) 6'10, 289, So, Toronto
MISSOURI: Stefan Jankovic (3.2pts, 1.5reb), 6'11, 230, Fr, Mississauga; Negus Webster-Chan (2.5pts, 2.1reb) 6'7, 200, Fr, Scarborough
NEW MEXICO ST: Sim Bhullar (9.9pts, 6.2reb) 7'5, 360, Freshman, Toronto; Renaldo Dixon (5.5pts, 3.8reb) 6'10, 210, Jr, Toronto; Daniel Mullings (14.2pts, 5.3reb), 6'2, 170, So, Toronto; Tyrone Watson(10.8pts, 5.1reb), 6'5, 225, Sr, Hamilton
SOUTH DAKOTA ST: Taevaunn Prince (4.4pts, 2.1reb) 6'3, 215, So, Toronto
SAINT LOUIS: Grandy Glaze (3.3pts, 2.8reb) 6'6, 235, So, Toronto
UNLV: Anthony Bennett (16.1pts, 8.1reb), 6'8, 240, Fr, Brampton; Khem Birch (7.8pts, 6.1reb), 6'9, 220, Fr, Montreal
VILLANOVA: Dylan Ennis (8.5pts, 4.3reb, 4.1ast) 6'2, 182, Fr, Brampton
WICHITA STATE: Chadrack Lufile (1.8pts, 2.0reb) 6'9, 251, Jr, Burlcok; Nick Wiggins (5.2pts, 1.8reb) 6'6, 187, Jr, Toronto
Stauskas shooting will be vital to UM's run.
Thursday's schedule (16 Games) ALL GAMETIMES ARE 1 HOUR LATE (Example: 1:15pm is actually 12:15pm)
1:15pm: Valparaiso #14 vs. Michigan State #3 - Should be an easy win for the Spartans
1:40pm: Bucknell #11 vs. Butler #6 - A nice shot for an upset, Bucknell has the experience and shooting to "out Butler" Butler.
2:40pm: Wichita State #9 vs. Pittsburgh #8 - Nick Wiggins (older brother of top Canadian prospect Andrew Wiggins) and Wichita State should not be overlooked.
3:10pm: New Mexico State #13 vs. Saint Louis #4 - Canadian loaded NMST looks to upset very strong Saint Louis team. G Daniel Mullings and C Sim Bhullar (7'5) are canucks worth watching.
3:45pm: St. Marys #11 vs. Memphis #6 - Guard M. Delledova will need to drop 30 if St. Marys is going to have a chance.
4:10PM Davidson #14 vs. Marquette #3 - Canadians on both squads - G Cadougan (MAR) & G Cochran (DAV) - Should be an easy win for Marquette.
5:10pm: Southern #16 vs. Gonzaga #1 - Zags post best chance of seeing some Canucks in the Final Four. Pangos & Olynyk helped Bulldogs to earn AP #1 ranking at seasons end.
5:40pm: Oregon #12 vs. Oklahoma St #5 - E.J. Singler looks to lead the ducks past POY Candidate and future lottery pick Marcus Smart. (OSU very fun to watch)
7:50pm North Carolina A&T #16 vs. Louisville #1 - Coach Pitino and Louisville are awarded #1 overall seed. Speedy guards Siva & Smith lead the way.
8:15pm South Dakota St #13 vs. Michigan #4 - (Matchup Of The Day) G Nate Walters looks to play Cinderella and upset Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr and the Wolverines. (Canadians on both teams)
8:20pm Belmont #11 vs. Arizona #6 - Arizona coming off a strong season looks to crack Sweet 16. Zona's Lyons & Johnson players to watch.
8:27pm California #12 vs. UNLV #5 - Top Canadian Anthony Bennett leads extremley talented and athletic UNLV team. Can they put it together and make a run?
10:20pm Missouri #9 vs. Colorado State #8 - 3 Canucks participating in game (2 Mizz, 1 CSU). Colorado State has all the makings of a Cinderella story - if they can only sneak past Mizzou.
10:45pm Akron #12 vs. VCU #5 - VCU always a team to watch come tourny time plays fast and furious with all 12 players seeing court time. Ram's Shaka Smart is an excellent coach.
10:50pm Harvard #14 vs. New Mexico #3 - Harvard has a Canadian heavy roster (3 players) however New Mexico was ranked #2 in the RPI and has an extremely skilled backcourt with Williams & T. Snell.
10:57pm Montana #13 vs. Syracuse #4 - Montana G Will Cherry is a big star for a small school however he needs a poor shooting performance from the Orange in order to pull off the upset.
1:15pm: Valparaiso #14 vs. Michigan State #3 - Should be an easy win for the Spartans
1:40pm: Bucknell #11 vs. Butler #6 - A nice shot for an upset, Bucknell has the experience and shooting to "out Butler" Butler.
2:40pm: Wichita State #9 vs. Pittsburgh #8 - Nick Wiggins (older brother of top Canadian prospect Andrew Wiggins) and Wichita State should not be overlooked.
3:10pm: New Mexico State #13 vs. Saint Louis #4 - Canadian loaded NMST looks to upset very strong Saint Louis team. G Daniel Mullings and C Sim Bhullar (7'5) are canucks worth watching.
3:45pm: St. Marys #11 vs. Memphis #6 - Guard M. Delledova will need to drop 30 if St. Marys is going to have a chance.
4:10PM Davidson #14 vs. Marquette #3 - Canadians on both squads - G Cadougan (MAR) & G Cochran (DAV) - Should be an easy win for Marquette.
5:10pm: Southern #16 vs. Gonzaga #1 - Zags post best chance of seeing some Canucks in the Final Four. Pangos & Olynyk helped Bulldogs to earn AP #1 ranking at seasons end.
5:40pm: Oregon #12 vs. Oklahoma St #5 - E.J. Singler looks to lead the ducks past POY Candidate and future lottery pick Marcus Smart. (OSU very fun to watch)
7:50pm North Carolina A&T #16 vs. Louisville #1 - Coach Pitino and Louisville are awarded #1 overall seed. Speedy guards Siva & Smith lead the way.
8:15pm South Dakota St #13 vs. Michigan #4 - (Matchup Of The Day) G Nate Walters looks to play Cinderella and upset Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr and the Wolverines. (Canadians on both teams)
8:20pm Belmont #11 vs. Arizona #6 - Arizona coming off a strong season looks to crack Sweet 16. Zona's Lyons & Johnson players to watch.
8:27pm California #12 vs. UNLV #5 - Top Canadian Anthony Bennett leads extremley talented and athletic UNLV team. Can they put it together and make a run?
10:20pm Missouri #9 vs. Colorado State #8 - 3 Canucks participating in game (2 Mizz, 1 CSU). Colorado State has all the makings of a Cinderella story - if they can only sneak past Mizzou.
10:45pm Akron #12 vs. VCU #5 - VCU always a team to watch come tourny time plays fast and furious with all 12 players seeing court time. Ram's Shaka Smart is an excellent coach.
10:50pm Harvard #14 vs. New Mexico #3 - Harvard has a Canadian heavy roster (3 players) however New Mexico was ranked #2 in the RPI and has an extremely skilled backcourt with Williams & T. Snell.
10:57pm Montana #13 vs. Syracuse #4 - Montana G Will Cherry is a big star for a small school however he needs a poor shooting performance from the Orange in order to pull off the upset.
POTY Candidate Marcus Smart plays like a pro.
Players to Watch Thursday:
Colorado State: Colton Iverson 6'10 Senior Center & Wes Eikmeier 6'3 Senior Guard.
Gonzaga: Kevin Pangos 6'0 Sophomore Guard & Kelly Olynyk 7'0 Junior Center
Indiana: Victor Oladipo 6'5 Junior Guard & Cody Zeller 7'0 Sophomore Center
Louisville: Peyton Siva 6'0 Senior Guard & Russ Smith 6'0 Junior Guard
Marquette: Vander Blue 6'4 Junior Guard
Memphis: Adonis Thomas 6'7 Sophomore Forward
Michigan: Trey Burke 6'0 Sophomore Guard, Tim Hardaway Jr. 6'6 Junior Guard & Glenn Robinson III 6'6 Freshman Forward
Michigan State: Derrick Nix 6'9 Senior Center & Adreian Payne 6'10 Junior Center
Missouri: Phil Pressey 5'11 Junior Guard
New Mexico: Tony Snell 6'7 Junior Guard & Kendall Williams 6'4 Junior Guard
Oklahoma State: Markel Brown 6'3 Junior Guard & Marcus Smart 6'4 Freshman Guard
South Dakota State: Nate Wolters 6'4 Senior Guard
UNLV: Anthony Bennett 6'8 Freshman Forward
VCU: Troy Daniels 6'4 Senior Guard & Treveon Graham 6'5 Sophomore Guard
Colorado State: Colton Iverson 6'10 Senior Center & Wes Eikmeier 6'3 Senior Guard.
Gonzaga: Kevin Pangos 6'0 Sophomore Guard & Kelly Olynyk 7'0 Junior Center
Indiana: Victor Oladipo 6'5 Junior Guard & Cody Zeller 7'0 Sophomore Center
Louisville: Peyton Siva 6'0 Senior Guard & Russ Smith 6'0 Junior Guard
Marquette: Vander Blue 6'4 Junior Guard
Memphis: Adonis Thomas 6'7 Sophomore Forward
Michigan: Trey Burke 6'0 Sophomore Guard, Tim Hardaway Jr. 6'6 Junior Guard & Glenn Robinson III 6'6 Freshman Forward
Michigan State: Derrick Nix 6'9 Senior Center & Adreian Payne 6'10 Junior Center
Missouri: Phil Pressey 5'11 Junior Guard
New Mexico: Tony Snell 6'7 Junior Guard & Kendall Williams 6'4 Junior Guard
Oklahoma State: Markel Brown 6'3 Junior Guard & Marcus Smart 6'4 Freshman Guard
South Dakota State: Nate Wolters 6'4 Senior Guard
UNLV: Anthony Bennett 6'8 Freshman Forward
VCU: Troy Daniels 6'4 Senior Guard & Treveon Graham 6'5 Sophomore Guard
Larkin led "the U" to best season in years.
Friday's schedule (16 Games) ALL GAMETIMES ARE 1 HOUR LATE (Example: 1:15pm is actually 12:15pm)
1:15pm Albany #15 vs Duke #2 - Coach K should have no trouble advancing this season as Albany doesn't have a player like Lehighs CJ McCollum on their roster. (See last year)
1:40pm Ole Miss #12 vs Wisconsin - Marshall "Mathers" Henderson's approach to competition reminds me of Grevais Vasquez however Coach Bo Ryan is too good of a coach and the Badgers should prevail.
2:40pm Temple #9 vs. NC State #8 - NC State has plenty of talent but Temples Khalif Wyatt is one of the nations best all around players. Toss Up.
3:10pm Pacific #15 vs Miami #2 - The U's dream season should continue deep into the dance thanks to G Shane Larkin and his supporting cast. Jump on the bandwagon!
3:45pm Cincinnati #10 vs. Creighton #7 - (MATCHUP OF THE DAY) Creighton looks to teach Cincinnati "how to Dougie" as McDermott has NBA scoring ability.
4:10pm TBD # 13 vs. Kansas State #4 - McGruder and Rodriguez have the toughness to advance the Wildcats to the Sweet 16. Winner of La Salle/Boise St. shouldn't be much threat.
5:10pm TBD #16 vs. Indiana - Hoosiers have talent at every position as well as the top 2 players at their perspective positions with Oladipo and Zeller.
5:40pm Colorado #10 vs. Illinois #7 - Two great individual players, Roberson (COL) and Paul (ILL), should make for a great contest.
7:50pm Florida Gulf Coast #15 vs. Georgetown #2 - (Upset Alert) FGCU has played some tough teams this season and Georgetown has been inconsistent. Don't expect Georgetown to lose however don't be suprised if this one is close in the final minutes.
8:15pm Iona #15 vs. Ohio State #2 - Classic David vs Goliath matchup. Ohio State should breeze to the Sweet 16.
8:20pm Villanova #9 vs. North Carolina #8 - Not the strongest class for either Jay Wright or Roy Williams this season. Whoever wins should fall in the next round.
8:27pm Northwestern State #14 vs. Florida - Billy Donovan's Gators have enough talent up front and in their backcourt to make a run to the Final Fourt.
10:20pm Oklahoma #10 vs. San Diego State #7 - Coach Steve Fisher's San Diego State squad may not have the potential of his famed Fab Five team but G Jamaal Franklin is an NBAer and has some good players around him.
10:45pm Iowa State #10 vs. Notre Dame #7 - I love Fred Hoiberg as a coach but he needs Korie Lucious to break out of his slump to advance to the next round.
10:50pm Western Kentucky #16 vs. Kansas #1 - Macklemore, Whithey, Johnson, and now Perry Ellis should lead Kansas to another Final Four.
10:57pm Minnesota #11 vs. UCLA - Tubby Smith doesn't coach the most exciting brand of basketball but it should be enough to upset injury weakend UCLA. PTW: Shabazz Muhammad UCLA future Lottery Pick
1:15pm Albany #15 vs Duke #2 - Coach K should have no trouble advancing this season as Albany doesn't have a player like Lehighs CJ McCollum on their roster. (See last year)
1:40pm Ole Miss #12 vs Wisconsin - Marshall "Mathers" Henderson's approach to competition reminds me of Grevais Vasquez however Coach Bo Ryan is too good of a coach and the Badgers should prevail.
2:40pm Temple #9 vs. NC State #8 - NC State has plenty of talent but Temples Khalif Wyatt is one of the nations best all around players. Toss Up.
3:10pm Pacific #15 vs Miami #2 - The U's dream season should continue deep into the dance thanks to G Shane Larkin and his supporting cast. Jump on the bandwagon!
3:45pm Cincinnati #10 vs. Creighton #7 - (MATCHUP OF THE DAY) Creighton looks to teach Cincinnati "how to Dougie" as McDermott has NBA scoring ability.
4:10pm TBD # 13 vs. Kansas State #4 - McGruder and Rodriguez have the toughness to advance the Wildcats to the Sweet 16. Winner of La Salle/Boise St. shouldn't be much threat.
5:10pm TBD #16 vs. Indiana - Hoosiers have talent at every position as well as the top 2 players at their perspective positions with Oladipo and Zeller.
5:40pm Colorado #10 vs. Illinois #7 - Two great individual players, Roberson (COL) and Paul (ILL), should make for a great contest.
7:50pm Florida Gulf Coast #15 vs. Georgetown #2 - (Upset Alert) FGCU has played some tough teams this season and Georgetown has been inconsistent. Don't expect Georgetown to lose however don't be suprised if this one is close in the final minutes.
8:15pm Iona #15 vs. Ohio State #2 - Classic David vs Goliath matchup. Ohio State should breeze to the Sweet 16.
8:20pm Villanova #9 vs. North Carolina #8 - Not the strongest class for either Jay Wright or Roy Williams this season. Whoever wins should fall in the next round.
8:27pm Northwestern State #14 vs. Florida - Billy Donovan's Gators have enough talent up front and in their backcourt to make a run to the Final Fourt.
10:20pm Oklahoma #10 vs. San Diego State #7 - Coach Steve Fisher's San Diego State squad may not have the potential of his famed Fab Five team but G Jamaal Franklin is an NBAer and has some good players around him.
10:45pm Iowa State #10 vs. Notre Dame #7 - I love Fred Hoiberg as a coach but he needs Korie Lucious to break out of his slump to advance to the next round.
10:50pm Western Kentucky #16 vs. Kansas #1 - Macklemore, Whithey, Johnson, and now Perry Ellis should lead Kansas to another Final Four.
10:57pm Minnesota #11 vs. UCLA - Tubby Smith doesn't coach the most exciting brand of basketball but it should be enough to upset injury weakend UCLA. PTW: Shabazz Muhammad UCLA future Lottery Pick
Doug McDermott and Creighton are thinking Sweet 16
Players to Watch Friday:
Cincinnati: Sean Kilpatrick 6'4 Junior Guard
Colorado: Andre Roberson 6'7 Junior Forward
Creighton: Doug McDermott 6'8 Junior Forward
Duke: Seth Curry 6'2 Senior Guard & Rasheed Sulaimon 6'4 Freshman Guard
Florida: Kenny Boynton 6'2 Senior Guard & Patric Young 6'9 Junior Forward
Georgetown: Otto Porter 6'8 Sophomore Forward & D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera 6'3 Freshman Guard
Illinois: Brandon Paul 6'4 Senior Guard
Iowa State: Will Clyburn 6'7 Senior Guard & Korie Lucious 5'11 Senior Guard
Kansas: Elijah Johnson 6'4 Senior Guard, Ben McLemore 6'5 Freshman Guard, Jeff Withey 7'0 Senior Center.
Kansas State: Rodney McGruder 6'4 Senior Guard & Angel Rodriguez 5'11 Sophomore Guard
Miami: Shane Larkin 5'11 Sophomore Guard & Durand Scott 6'5 Senior Guard
Notre Dame: Jack Cooley 6'9 Senior Forward
Ohio State: Aaron Craft 6'2 Junior Guard & Deshaun Thomas 6'7 Junior Forward
Ole Miss: Marshall Henderson 6'2 Junior Guard
San Diego State: Jamaal Franklin 6'5 Junior Guard & Winston Shepard 6'8 Freshman Forward
Temple: Khalif Wyatt 6'4 Senior Guard
UCLA: Shabazz Muhammad 6'6 Freshman Guard
Wisconsin: Sam Dekker 6'7 Freshman Forward
Syracuse: Michael Carter-Williams 6'6 Sophomore Guard
Cincinnati: Sean Kilpatrick 6'4 Junior Guard
Colorado: Andre Roberson 6'7 Junior Forward
Creighton: Doug McDermott 6'8 Junior Forward
Duke: Seth Curry 6'2 Senior Guard & Rasheed Sulaimon 6'4 Freshman Guard
Florida: Kenny Boynton 6'2 Senior Guard & Patric Young 6'9 Junior Forward
Georgetown: Otto Porter 6'8 Sophomore Forward & D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera 6'3 Freshman Guard
Illinois: Brandon Paul 6'4 Senior Guard
Iowa State: Will Clyburn 6'7 Senior Guard & Korie Lucious 5'11 Senior Guard
Kansas: Elijah Johnson 6'4 Senior Guard, Ben McLemore 6'5 Freshman Guard, Jeff Withey 7'0 Senior Center.
Kansas State: Rodney McGruder 6'4 Senior Guard & Angel Rodriguez 5'11 Sophomore Guard
Miami: Shane Larkin 5'11 Sophomore Guard & Durand Scott 6'5 Senior Guard
Notre Dame: Jack Cooley 6'9 Senior Forward
Ohio State: Aaron Craft 6'2 Junior Guard & Deshaun Thomas 6'7 Junior Forward
Ole Miss: Marshall Henderson 6'2 Junior Guard
San Diego State: Jamaal Franklin 6'5 Junior Guard & Winston Shepard 6'8 Freshman Forward
Temple: Khalif Wyatt 6'4 Senior Guard
UCLA: Shabazz Muhammad 6'6 Freshman Guard
Wisconsin: Sam Dekker 6'7 Freshman Forward
Syracuse: Michael Carter-Williams 6'6 Sophomore Guard
Nate Wolters looks to add to his mythical career.
Small School Gems & Cinderella Candidates:
Looking for that small school team to lead you to big pool money? Look no further. These teams (and their stars) could surprise some unsuspecting big conference schools.
South Dakota State University: If Nate Wolters walked into a pick up game I'd probably think I could guard him. So plain and simple looking it's amazing - also amazing is his game. Top 3 scorer in NCAA shouldn't be overlooked.
Creighton: While playing for his dad Doug McDermott has become one of the most versatile offense weapons in the NCAA. Somewhat unorthodox in his methods McDermott can score from anywhere on the court. Also has a decent enough supporting cast around him to reach the Sweet 16 with some luck.
St. Marys: Austrailian Guard M. Delledova is the type of player the NCAA Tournament loves. After beating Middle Tennesse State in one of the play-in games this shooter could easily drop 30 and sneak his team to another round.
Colorado St: Played well versus tough competition this season. With a senior heavy roster and an effective inside-outside combo of Colton Iverson and Wes Eiekmeier the Rams shouldn't be taken lightly.
Other Potential Cinderellas: Bucknell, Iowa St, Minnesota, Montana, San Diego State, UNLV, VCU, Wichita Stata
Looking for that small school team to lead you to big pool money? Look no further. These teams (and their stars) could surprise some unsuspecting big conference schools.
South Dakota State University: If Nate Wolters walked into a pick up game I'd probably think I could guard him. So plain and simple looking it's amazing - also amazing is his game. Top 3 scorer in NCAA shouldn't be overlooked.
Creighton: While playing for his dad Doug McDermott has become one of the most versatile offense weapons in the NCAA. Somewhat unorthodox in his methods McDermott can score from anywhere on the court. Also has a decent enough supporting cast around him to reach the Sweet 16 with some luck.
St. Marys: Austrailian Guard M. Delledova is the type of player the NCAA Tournament loves. After beating Middle Tennesse State in one of the play-in games this shooter could easily drop 30 and sneak his team to another round.
Colorado St: Played well versus tough competition this season. With a senior heavy roster and an effective inside-outside combo of Colton Iverson and Wes Eiekmeier the Rams shouldn't be taken lightly.
Other Potential Cinderellas: Bucknell, Iowa St, Minnesota, Montana, San Diego State, UNLV, VCU, Wichita Stata
Even Spike Lee's on VCU's bandwagon thanks to Shaka.
TOP COACHES
* Tom Izzo - Michigan State
* Bo Ryan - Wisconsin
* Billy Donovan - Florida
* Rick Pitino - Louisville
* Coach K - Duke
* Buzz Williams - Marquettte
* Brad Stevens - Butler
* Shaka Smart - VCU
* Steve Fisher - San Diego State
* Fred Hoiberg - Iowa State
* Jay Wright - Villanova
* Tom Creen - Indiana
Family Matters:
Winning Bloodlines: Tom Creen looks to mimic Brother-in-Law John Harbaugh with a Championship of his own.
Flavours of Curry: Duke G Seth Curry - brother of Warriors G Steph
More Mayo: Marquette G Todd Mayo - brother of Mavericks G O.J.
So Many Smiths: Louisville G Russ Smith - brother of Knicks G J.R.
The Younger the Better: Indiana F Cody Zeller - brother of Cavaliers C Tyler
Another Singler: Oregon G E.J. Singler - brother of Pistons G Kyle
Michigan Kids: Wolverines G Tim Hardaway Jr & F Glen Robinson III - sons of former NBA players
Wiggins Who: Wichita State G Nick Wiggins - brother of #1 ranked recruit of 2014 (Canadian) Andrew Wiggins
* Tom Izzo - Michigan State
* Bo Ryan - Wisconsin
* Billy Donovan - Florida
* Rick Pitino - Louisville
* Coach K - Duke
* Buzz Williams - Marquettte
* Brad Stevens - Butler
* Shaka Smart - VCU
* Steve Fisher - San Diego State
* Fred Hoiberg - Iowa State
* Jay Wright - Villanova
* Tom Creen - Indiana
Family Matters:
Winning Bloodlines: Tom Creen looks to mimic Brother-in-Law John Harbaugh with a Championship of his own.
Flavours of Curry: Duke G Seth Curry - brother of Warriors G Steph
More Mayo: Marquette G Todd Mayo - brother of Mavericks G O.J.
So Many Smiths: Louisville G Russ Smith - brother of Knicks G J.R.
The Younger the Better: Indiana F Cody Zeller - brother of Cavaliers C Tyler
Another Singler: Oregon G E.J. Singler - brother of Pistons G Kyle
Michigan Kids: Wolverines G Tim Hardaway Jr & F Glen Robinson III - sons of former NBA players
Wiggins Who: Wichita State G Nick Wiggins - brother of #1 ranked recruit of 2014 (Canadian) Andrew Wiggins
