March Madness: Top 10 candidates for Final Four most outstanding player

Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) makes a basket with .3 seconds left against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half during 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 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) grabs a rebound during the first half against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Moses Kingsley (33) in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kennedy Meeks, North Carolina

Kennedy Meeks is an under valued college player, which probably has to do with his lack of athleticism.

Meeks is an elite rebounder, good shot-blocker, and quality low-post scorer. The 6-10, 255-pound, wide-bodied big is very strong and knows how to use his body to get position deep in the paint. He also has a variety of low-post moves.

Meeks has recorded two double-doubles in the NCAA tournament. He has also grabbed double-figure rebounds three times.

Meeks is averaging 10.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and one steal in the NCAA tournament. The senior center has made 13-of-24 shots (54.1%) and 15-of-20 (75%) from the charity stripe.

How much of factor Meeks will be in the Final Four depends how many touches he gets.

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