CHICAGO -- The chant began right after the announcement. Kansas fans occupying most of the United Center stood to salute the most outstanding player of the Midwest Region, who had helped their team reach its first Final Four since 2018.
Remy! Remy! Remy!
Jayhawks guard Remy Martin had connected with the crowd all weekend, gesturing to them following big shots, slick passes and defensive stops.
"I didn't really know that I won [the award]," Martin said. "When they said my name, I didn't know that's what it was for. But I have the greatest teammates around me, the greatest coaches.