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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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Dec 16, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Winthrop Eagles guard Keon Johnson (5) brings the ball down the court against Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Winthrop 72-60. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Winthrop Eagles guard Keon Johnson (5) brings the ball down the court against Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Winthrop 72-60. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Keon Johnson, PG, Winthrop

Keon Johnson is an incredible talent, and, if Winthrop advances far, he will be most people’s new favorite player. The 5-foot-7 point guard is electric and can pour in points from anywhere, averaging 22.7 points a game. He was named Big South Player of the Year and is a huge reason why Winthrop is in the tournament.

Johnson has a chip on his shoulder and will do everything he can to propel his team to a win. Johnson has been playing his best basketball as of late, averaging 29.3 points in his last three games and knocking down 14-29 (48%) of his three-point shots.

If Johnson continues on this tear Butler may be in for a long day Thursday.

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