Auburn's star is National Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome. The 6-foot-10 post threat is Duke star Cooper Flagg's primary challenger for the coveted award. Broome enters averaging 18.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 blocks. The fifth-year star will be a handful for the Spartans' strong frontcourt.

Duke freshman Toby Fournier powered by Blue Devils with 18 points and guard Ashlon Jackson added 13.  Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks have been pushed hard this NCAA Tournament. Their second-round,