In a sport that is so often about veteran leadership - unless you’re the Kentucky’s and Duke’s of the world - Jose Alvarado exemplifies that as well as anyone. And coming into his senior season, he is expected to lead this team to its first NCAA tournament appearance in over a decade. On a team full of talent and ready to take that next step, Alvarado is a vital presence that can enable them to do just that. Jose has shown steady improvement during his time on the flats, with his scoring and assist numbers both rising last year, just as they did when he was a sophomore.
Countdown to Tipoff: Jose Alvarado
