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March Madness: The 10 best players in the NCAA Tournament

By Blake Cockrum

Jan 20, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) gestures to bench during the second half of a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) gestures to bench during the second half of a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Georges Niang, Iowa State

19.8 PPG
6.2   RPG
3.3   APG

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The Iowa State Cyclones have had an up and down season, but Georges Niang has been terrific throughout.

The 6-8, 230-pound forward can play all over the court. His 19.8 points per game rank second in the Big 12 only to Buddy Hield’s 25. He rebounds well. He can distribute to teammates. He rises to the occasion when his team needs him.

Unfortunately, Niang’s team hasn’t been as successful this year as he has individually. They stumble into the tournament at 21-11, just hoping to make it past upstart Iona.

It’ll take another solid performance from Niang and his running mates to avoid the first round upset that is being predicted by so many.

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