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WAC Basketball: 2021 Conference Tournament preview and predictions

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 16: Ivan Aurrecoechea #15 and C.J. Bobbitt #13 of the New Mexico State Aggies celebrate after winning the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference basketball tournament against the Grand Canyon Lopes at the Orleans Arena on March 16, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. New Mexico State won 89-57. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 16: Ivan Aurrecoechea #15 and C.J. Bobbitt #13 of the New Mexico State Aggies celebrate after winning the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference basketball tournament against the Grand Canyon Lopes at the Orleans Arena on March 16, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. New Mexico State won 89-57. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
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Key Players for WAC Basketball Tournament

Asbjorn Midtgaard, GCU: The 7-0 Wichita State transfer has produced six double-doubles over the last seven games, and is averaging 14.3 points along with 10.3 rebounds while shooting a WAC- best 71.5% from the field.

Gorjok Gak, CBU: The former Florida Gator has been able to shine with the Lancers, producing nine double-doubles while averaging 14.3 points along with 10.2 boards and 2.0 assists as well as a conference-best 1.6 blocks.

Ty Rowell, CBU: The 6-2 guard, who leads the WAC’s leading assist man and 3-point shooter, averages 15.7 points along with 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 3-pointers.

Reed Nottage, CBU: The 6-6 Australian guard averages 14.5 points, 5.0 boards along with 2.5 assists.

Fardaws Aimaq, UVU: The 2021 WAC Player of the Year leads the nation with 15.2 caroms a game becoming the first player nationally to average more than 15 rebounds per game since 1980. The 6-11 British Columbia junior, who hauls in 4.3 offensive boards a contest, is also compiling 14.5 points and 1.7 blocks.

Darrion Trammell, Seattle: The 5-10 sophomore guard has topped the 20-point mark in three straight games. Trammell averages 20.6 points. 5.5 assists and 3.9 rebounds.

Riley Grigsby, Seattle: The 6-6 junior guard, who has put up at least 10 points as well as four rebounds in six straight games, is averaging 18.3 points along with 5.3 boards while shooting 39.2% from long-distance.