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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 guard PJ Dozier (15) shoots the ball against Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) 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 PJ Dozier (15) shoots the ball against Florida Gators guard Chris Chiozza (11) 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 /

Players 15 and 16

Dozier has had his moments in the NCAA tournament. The sophomore guard was rewarded with his play by making the East Regional All Tournament team. In the NCAA Tournament, Dozier is averaging 15.3 points, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals.

The sophomore guard ranks in the top ten in points scored, total assists, and minutes played. Dozier also ranks in the top five of players remaining in total steals.

His best tournament game came in a win over Marquette in the First Round. In that game, Dozier had 21 points and four rebounds.

Mar 23, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Jordan Mathews (4) and center Przemek Karnowski (24) watch the ball bounce out of bounds against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Jordan Mathews (4) and center Przemek Karnowski (24) watch the ball bounce out of bounds against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Matthews has been an offensive force for the Bulldogs. For his efforts, Matthews was rewarded with a spot on the West Regional All-Tournament Team. In four NCAA Tournament games, Matthews is averaging 13.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals.

The senior guard ranks in the top ten of all remaining players in points scored and steals. He also ranks in the top five in three-pointers made and total turnovers.

His best tournament game came in a win over Northwestern in the Second Round. In that game, Matthews had 14 points and seven rebounds.

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