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The Sweet 16

16 players to watch now that the NCAA 2005 Tournament field has been quartered.

 

One: Marvin  Williams  - North Carolina.  Freshman is a 6’8”, 200 lb. small forward.

Two: Shelden Williams  -  Duke.  “The Landlord” is a 6’9” power player that defends the paint with toughness.

Three: Francisco Garcia -  Louisville. Garcia is a Grant Hill-ish 6’7” 165 lb. guard with passing skills.

Four: Andrew Bogut  -  Utah.  7’0”, 245 lb. He passes, scores, rebounds, block shots, and wins.

Five: Sean May  - North Carolina.  6’8” 266. He brings a calm confidence to the post.

Six: Joey Graham -  Oklahoma St.  -  6’7” 217. A rare combo of power and finesse at the small forward spot.

Seven: Ivan McFarlin  - Oklahoma St.  -  Career high 31 in his last game for the 6’8” 240 lb. small forward.

Eight: Juan Palacios  - Louisville  -  6’8” 245. Can play either forward spot as a Freshman.

Nine: Hassan Adams  -  Arizona -  6’4”, 200 lb. shooting guard with tremendous athletic skill.

Ten: Andrew Brackman  -  N.C. State  -  6’10” 205 lb. freshman power forward is also a baseball prospect.

Eleven: Nate Robinson  -  Washington  -  A personal favorite. Toughness, and competitive drive personified.

12: Channing Frye  - Arizona.  6’10” 235 lb. power forward/center is a shot blocker that can stick a jumper too.

13: Rashad McCants  -  North Carolina.  6’4” 201 lb. shooting guard with a post game. He can score with ease.

14: Alando Tucker  - Wisconsin  - 6’5” 205 lb. shooting guard has two game winners this season.

15: Mike Wilkinson  - Wisconsin  -  6’8” 240 lb.  Best fundamentals in college hoops? He is a solid player.

16: Paul Davis  - Michigan St.  -  6’11” 255 lb.  Legitimate size cannot be taught.