first time getting a real look at Alex Wilkins outside the gawdy numbers he put up at Furman. some real twitch as a big guard, feels Dalano Banton esque but a better scorer. could be a serious transfer up candidate but wouldn't hate a MM superstar staying put either
- Xavier Edmonds (Jr) & Micah Robinson (So) are two wing/forward's who both rebound the ball and score efficiently
- Jayden Pierre (Sr) another experienced body in the backcourt averaging double digits
- 🇱🇹 Liutauras Lelevicius (Jr) is a real sniper off the bench
TCU Players to watch:
- David Punch (So) has been a big suprise for this TCU team, an elite defensive wing at 3.3 STKs with high feel at 2.1 APG avearging 14/7
- Brock Harding (Jr) an Iowa transfer holding down the PG spot, averages 5.9 APG good for 4th in the B12
8 Ohio State v 9 TCU: East Region Game 1/8
Both teams didn't make the tournament last year with TCU's last app coming in 2024 and OSU's back in 2022. Jake Diebler looks to cool his hot seat with a win, while Jaime Dixon has done a remarkable coaching coach in Year 10.
- Tramon Mark (Sr) & Jordan Pope (Sr) are two senior guards with tons of experience across college basketball who will have to be big if Texas wants to make any noise in March
Texas Players to Watch:
- Dailyn Swain (Jr) the top NBA prospect to watch in this game. High-feel athletic forward with elite tools and strong defender
- Matas Vokietaitis (So) big man from Lithuania has been very productive transferring up from FAU after his freshman season.
11 NC State v 11 Texas: First Four Game Preview 2/4
The first 11 seed First Four game of March Madness features two bubble teams from the ACC & SEC respectively. Both with HCs in their 1st season with their programs in Will Wade & Sean Miller
- Cedric Taylor III (Jr) was the DPOY in the MEAC and 1st-Team player. Averaged 17 a game with 3.4 assists and a insane 2.9 STOCKs.
- 🇨🇦Ose Okojie (Sr) is a powerful defensive forward to watch
- Cam Gillus (Jr) is the lead guard on the Bison who averaged 4.3 APG, 3rd in the MEAC
Howard Players to Watch:
- Bryce Harris (Sr) was the POTY in the MEAC, leading the league in scoring, rebounding and FG% as a wing. High feel with 2.5 dimes a game as well, best player in the game from either side
16 UMBC Retrievers v 16 Howard Bison: First Four Game Preview 1/4
In the first game of March Madness the winner of the America East in UMBC will battle with the MEAC champ in Howard in a DMV showdown.