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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 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Casey Benson (2) goes up for a shot as Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) guards during the first half in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Casey Benson (2) goes up for a shot as Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) guards during the first half in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Benson has been a useful defensive guard for the Ducks on their way to the Final Four. In four NCAA Tournament games, Benson is averaging 5.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. Benson is top ten in steals and top five in total turnovers.

His best tournament game came in a win over Iona in the First Round. In that game, Benson had nine points. Additionally, he shot 4-of-8 from the floor for the Ducks.

Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Dylan Ennis (31) reacts during the first half K in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Dylan Ennis (31) reacts during the first half K in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Ennis is the leading force for the Ducks. His steady hand has helped keep Oregon flowing and gotten open looks for Dillon Brooks and Tyler Dorsey. In four NCAA Tournament games, Ennis is averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals.

The senior guard ranks in the top ten among all remaining players in total assists, steals, and turnovers. He only has five total turnovers in the tournament despite having played more minutes than any other remaining player.

His best tournament game came in a win over Kansas in the Elite Eight. In that game, Ennis had 12 points and two rebounds.

Additionally, he shot 5-of-8 from the floor for the Ducks and had two steals.

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