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AAC Basketball: Breaking down the stars on each team in the conference

By Lukas Harkins

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 13: Adams and Jeremiah Martin. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 13: Adams and Jeremiah Martin. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 19: Markis McDuffie (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 19: Markis McDuffie (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Wichita State Shockers – SO Landry Shamet/JR Markis McDuffie

Although he is currently injured and could miss the beginning of the 2017-18 season, Landry Shamet will be a frontrunner to win AAC Player of the Year this season. One of the best players in the entire country, Shamet is dangerous in a variety of ways. He can beat you off the dribble, shoot it from deep, make plays for his teammates, and plays solid defense.

After medically redshirting his first year at Wichita State, Shamet had a top-notch freshman campaign with the Shockers. He averaged 11.4 points and 3.3 assists per game on a dazzling 43.9% from 3-point land. For the 2017-18 season, Wichita State is regarded as one of the top teams in the country and the favorite to win the AAC.

In addition to Shamet, the Shockers are privileged to have Markis McDuffie on the roster as well, who will need to step up as the #1 star while Shamet is injured early in the season. Once Shamet returns though, that duo will be one of the toughest to guard in the country.

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The AAC boasts a lot of top talent this season, especially with Wichita State joining the conference. The hope is that they can send a bunch of schools to the Big Dance in March, but we will have to see how the season plays out. Star play is what can dictate big games, so which one of these stars will make something happen for their team?