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

By Michael Foy

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 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Derrick Walton Jr. (10) celebrates on the court against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament championship game at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Derrick Walton Jr. (10) celebrates on the court against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament championship game at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Derrick Walton Jr., PG, Michigan

A Power Five conference player? It may seem as though Walton doesn’t fit here, but, unless you watch Big Ten basketball, chances are you have never heard of him.

Walton is the man who has fueled Michigan’s improbable run. Walton is first on the team in points (15.2), second in rebounds (4.7), first in assists (4.7), and first in steals (1.1). He is one of the better rebounding guards in the country and seems to make plays when it matters most.

During Michigan’s four wins in four days to capture the Big Ten tournament crown, Walton averaged 20.5ppg, 5.0rpg, and 6.0apg. If Michigan continues their hot streak in the tournament, it will be because of Walton.

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