Players to watch
Chip Scoggins picks six players who might wind up as Final Four MVP:
Buddy Hield, Oklahoma
Pure scorer might be most exciting player in college basketball. He can score at will in a variety of ways when he gets on a roll.
Denzel Valentine, Michigan State
His value and leadership can't be overstated. He scores, rebounds and gets teammates involved. He's the Spartans' heart and soul.
Wayne Selden, Kansas
He raises the Jayhawks' energy level when he turns it on. Google "Selden, dunk, Baylor" to see what we mean.
Georges Niang, Iowa State
The tough, hard-nosed leader of the Cyclones who isn't afraid to take big shots in pressure situations.
Josh Hart, Villanova
The junior guard leads team in scoring (15.5 points) and rebounding (6.9). Known for how hard he competes.
Brice Johnson, North Carolina
Johnson headlines an athletic Tar Heels team. He averages a double-double and makes UNC tough to defend when he's assertive.
