12 players poised to become March Madness stars

Posted Mar 19, 2014
Here's a look at 12 under-the-radar players from low-seeded teams who are most likely to spearhead their teams on major runs and drop ridiculous stat lines in the process. 5. James Michael McAdoo, North Carolina: The junior big man has been a steady force for the Tar Heels in the paint and has the skill set to break out in the tournament. He averages 14.2 points and 6.7 rebounds. (USA Today)

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