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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 23, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) celebrates after scoring against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 90-77. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

Allonzo Trier, SG, Arizona

Arizona is a national powerhouse, but this season looked like it could derail. Early on the Wildcats battled injuries on top of a suspension for Allonzo Trier. Trier was able to beat the suspension but had to sit out until the banned substance was out of his body.

Once Trier returned to the court, Arizona hit their stride and turned back into a National Champion contender. A lot of that has to do with Trier.

Trier has played in only 15 games but has made the most of his playing time. He leads the Wildcats with 17.3 points per game, shooting 47.5 percent from the field, 41.4 percent from deep and 80 percent from the foul line.

He also adds 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists as he impacts the game in a multitude of ways for Arizona.

The Wildcats could have some intriguing games throughout the West Region. A matchup with St. Mary’s or VCU waits in the second round if they can get past North Dakota State.

A potential matchup in the Elite 8 with Gonzaga would be an awesome game, with Trier going head-to-head with Nigel Williams-Goss.

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If Arizona is going to make a run to the national vhampionship, they will continue to rely on Trier to lead the way. He has looked capable of carrying the load throughout the season and will be a difference maker in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.