With the first round of the NCAA Tournament on the cusp of starting, fans should be aware of who the best players are in the tournament. Insider Andy Katz recently released his list of the top 10 players taking the court during March Madness.
Andy Katz Ranks His Top 10 Players in March Madness
According to Andy Katz’s list, Duke star forward Cooper Flagg is the best player in the tournament. The reigning ACC Player of the Year, when healthy, has the chance to guide his team to glory after helping them win the ACC in both the regular season and in the conference tournament.
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Next up on the list is Auburn forward Johni Broome, who is the SEC Player of the Year this season.
The 22-year-old is currently averaging 18.9 points per game and 10.6 rebounds per game.
A double-double machine, the 6’10” Broome is a true difference-maker for head coach Bruce Pearl and Co.
Maryland forward and Big Ten Freshman of the Year Derik Queen comes in at No. 3 on Katz’s list. He is shooting nearly 53% from the field and averaging over 9.0 rebounds per game for the Terps, who could be a sneaky team in this tournament.
Texas Tech star and Big 12 Player of the Year J.T. Toppin is shooting nearly 55% from the field and is a true force in the paint on the defensive side of the ball (1.3 blocks per game).
Alabama senior guard Mark Sears was able to crack the top five on Katz’s List after having another solid year for Nate Oats and the Tide.
A year after helping his team make the Final Four, Sears is continuing to prove that he is one of the best playmakers and facilitators in the country (18.7 points per game).
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Walter Clayton Jr. of Florida, P.J. Haggerty of Memphis, New Mexico’s Donovan Dent, Louisville’s Chucky Hepburn, and Colorado State’s Nique Clifford also made it onto Katz’s list.
There are plenty of great players who were left off of this list, which just speaks to the greatness all around the country.
Time will tell if any of these guys have what it takes to take their teams on a deep run.
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