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March Madness: 5 Unknown Players to Watch for in the NCAA Tournament

Mar 23, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; A view of March Madness logos on towels and the bench during practice the day before the semifinals of the South regional of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; A view of March Madness logos on towels and the bench during practice the day before the semifinals of the South regional of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM!. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 16, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; A general view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; A general view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

A look at the lesser known names in college basketball who may become household names during March Madness.

March Madness is finally here. The time of year that we have all been waiting for. If you are reading this, it is probably safe to assume that you have made a bracket. It is also safe to assume that you watch a fair amount of college basketball. You probably know the game well and have been keeping track of this season all year long.

You probably know the faces of college basketball this season fairly well. You probably know about Jayson Tatum, Grayson Allen, and Luke Kennard. You know how they are the key pieces that have helped Duke’s surge to NCAA Champion favorite status.

You know about Lonzo ball and his help with resurrecting the UCLA program. If you don’t, you have at least heard of his dad, LaVar.

You know about Frank Mason III and Josh Hart, and how great those guards have been all season long.

We all know these players, but what about the players who don’t get the love like these guys? You know, those players who eventually become household names once the NCAA Tournament starts.

You know, names like Steph Curry, the Kevin Pittsnogle, and Kyle O’Quinn.

This article stands to shed light on some of the lesser-known names in college basketball. Specifically, the names that you may not know now, but that you should look out for in a few days once the tournament commences.

Here is a list of the five names that you should keep an eye on during the NCAA Tournament.