“Unforgettable March Madness: Discover the Players Who Defined NCAA Tournament Glory!”
Napier averaged 21.2 points per game on .463/.465/.939 shooting splits, which culminated in a 22-point effort to lead UConn to a 60-54 victory over Kentucky in the title game.
2. Jaime Jaquez Jr., 2021 UCLA (1.76 WAR)
Jaquez Jr. wasn’t the leading scorer for UCLA during its Cinderella run as a No. 11 seed in the 2021 tournament, but he was the rock for a team that wasn’t sure it would hear its name on Selection Sunday and had to win a First Four game against Michigan State.
He averaged 15.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, second-best on the team in both of those stats. He also led the team in steals and was second in assists, 3-pointers made and blocked shots. His multi-faceted skill set unlocked the offense and defense for the Bruins, and helped them make an improbable Final Four run.
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