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Final Four: The top 25 players still left in the NCAA Tournament

By Brandon Griffin

Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; The North Carolina Tar Heels lift the South Region champions trophy after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. North Carolina won 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; The North Carolina Tar Heels lift the South Region champions trophy after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. North Carolina won 75-73. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 26, 2017; New York, NY, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chris Silva (30) celebrates during the second half against the Florida Gators in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; New York, NY, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chris Silva (30) celebrates during the second half against the Florida Gators in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Players 7 and 8

Silva has been a huge help in the Gamecocks run to the Final Four. In four NCAA Tournament games, Silva is averaging 13 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks.

Like fellow big Kotsar, Silva has also been careful with the ball. He only has five turnovers in 102 minutes of play.

The Sophomore forward is top ten in points scored, true shooting percentage, turnovers, and the intangibles percentage. Silva is also top five in rebounds and blocks among players still playing in the tournament.

His best tournament game came in a win over Duke in the second round. In that game, Silva had a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Additionally he had two blocks in that game and hit all five of his free throw attempts.

Mar 26, 2017; New York, NY, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Rakym Felder (4) shoots the ball against Florida Gators forward Kevarrius Hayes (13) during the first half in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; New York, NY, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Rakym Felder (4) shoots the ball against Florida Gators forward Kevarrius Hayes (13) during the first half in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Felder is the third freshman to make this list. In four NCAA Tournament games, Felder is averaging 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Felder has not been exceptional at one thing but does rank in the top five of players remaining in true shooting percentage and turnovers.

His best tournament game came in a win over Duke in the second round. In that game, Felder had 15 points and four rebounds. Additionally, he had three assists and a steal and made 9-of-10 from the charity stripe.

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