NCAA Tournament: Zion Williamson, Brandon Clarke among top players in Sweet 16
#4- Rui Hachimura, Gonzaga
The first of two Zags in the top four, Rui Hachimura has emerged as a superstar this season.
The big man has averaged 20 points per game, leading Gonzaga to a top seed, and a perennial ranking in the top five of the top-25.
After spending two seasons in a reserve roll, Rui Hachimura has played like one of the best players in the country, dominating his way to the top.
#3- Brandon Clarke, Gonzaga
The second Gonzaga big man in the top four, Brandon Clarke has been one of the biggest surprises of the season in college basketball.
Averaging 17 points and nine rebounds per game, the superstar transfer from San Jose State has more blocks than missed shots on the season, and his 34-point effort against Baylor in the Round of 32 lead Gonzaga to their fifth-consecutive Sweet Sixteen.
Clarke’s play has lifted Gonzaga to being one of the top teams in the country, and he’ll look to continue his dominance as Gonzaga vies for a Final Four Berth.
#2- R.J. Barrett, Duke
On literally any other team in the country, R.J. Barrett would be the best player, by far. However, he just so happens to be on Zion Williamson’s team.
Regardless, the star freshman is a solid second best player in the country, averaging 23 points and eight rebounds per game, stepping up big during Williamson’s injury, and playing up to his #1 rank in the class of 2018.
Barrett is the best shooter in the country, and is one of the best athletes in recent memory in College Basketball.
Barrett will look to lead his Blue Devils past their scare against UCF, and back into the Final Four.
#1- Zion Williamson, Duke
The best player in recent memory in college basketball, Duke Blue Devils superstar Zion Williamson has spent all of the season in the highlight film.
Williamson is averaging 23 points and nine rebounds per game, and has slammed home some of the best dunks ever. Williamson’s impact on Duke goes far past the numbers, as his all-world athleticism makes him the best player on the floor at all times.
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Out of all of the players in the Sweet Sixteen, Zion Williamson is the best player in the country, and it isn’t even close. The best player on the best team, and the potential to be one of the greats of all time, Zion Williamson is the best player in the Sweet Sixteen.