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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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Tyler Ulis, Kentucky

17.2 PPG
3.2  RPG
7.2  APG

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Sophomore basketball stars at the University of Kentucky are often difficult to find.

Tyler Ulis, who played less than 24 minutes per game in his freshman season, averaging only 5.6 points and 3.6 assists, came back with the intent of proving what he could do on the basketball court. Since gaining the additional playing time, he’s done that and more.

Just a season removed from being a role player, Ulis is averaging 17.2 points and 7.2 assists per game. He led his Wildcats to a 26-win season, tying for first in the SEC regular season.

Ulis could leave for the NBA after this season, but could see his draft stock rise substantially with one more season in Lexington. A deep run in the tournament this year could also impact his decision to stay or go.

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