The Pre-Madness Assessment

This years NCAA Men's basketball season has not disappointed. There is a lot of talent out there and a lot of players are getting recognition for exceptional play. This post will take a look at some of the players who have been making waves and look to take their team to the "Big Dance". If you haven't been following college ball this season, hopefully this will help get you back up to speed.

Players you should get to know:

1. Jeff Adrien (UConn)

Jeff Adrien is God's gift to basketball. Adrien is in his 4th year at #1 ranked Connecticut. He currently leads the best team in the nation in points and rebounds. So that makes him the best player in the league right? Adrien had an exceptional game against Notre Dame this year when he ripped down 5 offensive rebounds and 14 defensive boards. He also dropped 12 points. In the other games he has played this season, he has done about the same amount of damage. Other teams that play Uconn have yet to figure out a strategy to shut down Adrien. The only loss UConn has on the season was against Georgetown at home.

1. Stephen Curry (Davidson)

Stephen Curry is raw talent and that is all there is to it. He is a star league player who plays for an underdog team in a competitive conference. Curry currently leads the nation in scoring and has single handedly dismantled some pretty talented teams. Curry is a pick for player of the year this season and is expected to take his team far into the tournament. last year he led the team to the elite 8 as a Cinderella team. If you just want to watch a game to be entertained and to see pure talent, watch this guy.

1. Blake Griffin (Oklahoma)

Basketball is a power sport. Blake griffin is powerful. Therefore Blake Griffin is basketball. Even though the logic might not add up, Blake Griffin brings to the game something not seen since Tim Duncan at Wake. Blake is a big inside man who controls the boards as well as explodes through the paint on offense. He both averages 14 rebounds a game and 22 points. Blake is the most potent player on the #2 Oklahoma Sooners and will play a huge role in the teams success in the Dance.