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2017 NCAA Tournament: 5 Players To Watch In West Region

By Kenneth Teape

Mar 15, 2017; Dayton, OH, USA; General view during the National Anthem before the game between UC Davis Aggies an North Carolina Central Eagles in the first four of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sage Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2017; Dayton, OH, USA; General view during the National Anthem before the game between UC Davis Aggies an North Carolina Central Eagles in the first four of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sage Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NCAA Tournament: 5 Players To Watch In West Region
Feb 18, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) attempts a free throw against the Pacific Tigers during the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

Nigel Williams-Goss, SF, Gonzaga

If you don’t know Nigel Williams-Goss, the 2017 NCAA Tournament will be a great introduction. He transferred from Washington after two seasons. He has been the driving force behind the Bulldogs outstanding season, stuffing the stat sheet every night.

Williams-Goss took home WCC Player of the Year honors and followed it up with the WCC Tournament MVP award. Both honors were well deserved.

Williams-Goss did a little bit of everything for Gonzaga, averaging 16.9 points on an efficient 52.1 percent from the field, 37.2 percent from deep and 91.2 percent from the foul line.

He also recorded 5.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. The points, assists, and steals led the team, while the rebounds were third. That production has him in the National Player of the Year conversation, and Gonzaga positioned to make a deep run in the tournament.

Playing on the West Coast Williams-Goss’ production could have gone under the radar. Anyone who has missed seeing him play this season will be in for a treat once Gonzaga takes the court.