The 2018 NCAA Tournament field was released this afternoon and while Princeton and Rider are the only programs in the field in close proximity to Philadelphia there are a number of players with ties to the region, either through the Philadelphia Union Academy, YSC Academy, Reading United and other local clubs and high schools.
Below is a look at what players with ties to the area you’ll want to keep an eye on when games begin Thursday.
No. 1 Wake Forest
Philadelphia Union Academy and YSC Academy grads Justin McMaster and Joey DeZart were both key players this season for the No.