Legends are made in the NCAA tournament. Not every player who stands out during the Big Dance ends up performing well at the next level, but it's certainly not a bad indicator by any means. Years from now, we might look back at some of the top performers in the latest men's and women's tournaments and say that this was the moment they truly became stars.
Many players who went to NBA and WNBA careers had incredible performances in the tournament. Here are a few of the best:
Ja Morant
Morant led the 12-seed Murray State Racers to a first-round upset of the 5-seed Marquette Golden Eagles in the 2019 NCAA tournament.