Jeff Goodman’s 5 Most Exciting Players in NCAA Tournament

Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) reacts ti his three-point shot against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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The bracket has been revealed, and theย March Madness odds have been set, which means it’s officially time for the NCAA Tournament.

While some have been following college basketball the entire season, many casuals will be jumping in this week.

With that in mind, Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68 revealed his five most exciting players to watch in the NCAA Tournament.

Cooper Flagg, Duke

Stats: 18.9 points per game, 7.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists

If you haven’t seen him by now, you need to. He’s a special player who does absolutely everything and will be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft come June.

Wade Taylor IV, Texas A&M

Stats: 15.7 points per game, 3.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists

He can shoot you in or out of a game, but he’s fun because you never know what he’ll do next. Electric guard who is the key to the Aggies hopes for a deep run.

VJ Edegecrome, Baylor

Stats: 15 points per game, 5.6 rebounds, 3.3 assistsย ย 

The big, strong, athletic wing from the Bahamas is a top-five pick. He’s explosive, defends at a high level and has some crazy highlight dunks.

Tre Johnson, Texas

Stats: 19.8 points per game, 3 rebounds, 2.8 assists

Just a professional scorer and should also go high in the lottery. Not a crazy athlete, but he can still fill it up.

Jase Richardson, Michigan State

Stats: 12 points per game, 3.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists

The son of former Spartan great Jason Richardson has been the key to the Spartans season, emerging as the go-to guy that Tom Izzo has been lacking.

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