March Madness: Who are the best seniors left in the NCAA Tournament?

With the NCAA Tournament on the line, teams will want these seniors to step up to the plate and lead their teams to victory.

Only 16 teams remain in the NCAA Tournament: the Sweet Sixteen. As Thursday’s games near, teams and players will be put under the brightest microscope of the year, so far.

When the lights shine brightest, young players sometimes wither, unsuspecting of just how much the pressure can affect them. That’s when coaches need their seniors to show up.

Seniors have become an overlooked asset in college basketball. The youngest players show up at their gyms, ready to ball night in and night out. They’re the ones who show up on the All-American rosters and the postseason award lists.

At this time of year, however, a senior is more valuable. They may not put up the same numbers, but the caliber of play they’ve showcased throughout their career, plus their mindset in the big games, counts tenfold this month.

There were two tough omissions from this list. The first is Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams. The two-time All-WCC player led the way with a double-double in the team’s First Round game, but struggled against Ohio State, scoring just nine points while racking up four fouls and four turnovers.

The second is Duke guard Grayson Allen. He’s caught fire from beyond the arc, hitting seven three-pointers in the first two NCAA Tournament games. He’s far from being the best player on his own team, though, so he lost points for that.

Here are the best seniors left in the NCAA Tournament.