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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 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nate Britt (0) pressures Butler Bulldogs guard Kethan Savage (11) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nate Britt (0) pressures Butler Bulldogs guard Kethan Savage (11) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Players 11 and 12

Britt has been a constant player in his senior year for the Tar Heels. The senior is averaging 5.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Britt ranks in the top ten in both assists and total turnovers, though he has also played the fewest minutes among all remaining major players.

His best tournament game came in a win over Texas Southern in the First Round. In that game, Britt had 10 points and three rebounds. Additionally,  he had five assists and hit both his free throw attempts.

Mar 25, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) holds the ball away from Xavier Musketeers guard J.P. Macura (55) during the second half in the finals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) holds the ball away from Xavier Musketeers guard J.P. Macura (55) during the second half in the finals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

Williams has come on big for Gonzaga of late. For his efforts he was named West Regional Most Outstanding Player. He’s averaging 11.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks so far in the tournament.

The junior forward is part of a formidable front court for Gonzaga. He ranks in the top ten the intangibles percentage. He also ranks in the top five in total rebounds and total blocks among remaining players.

His best tournament game came in a win over Xavier in the Elite Eight. In that game, Williams had 19 points and eight rebounds. Additionally, he had three blocks and two steals while shooting 8-of-12 from the floor for the Bulldogs.

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