Although a crucial part of the deep, championship-bound roster, Donte DiVincenzo remained in the shadow of teammates Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges. He averaged 13.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 29.3 minutes per game.
Then, in the national championship game against Michigan, DiVincenzo made a name for himself. He scored 31 points, the most by a player off the bench in the title game. He also recorded five rebounds, three assists and a major block to stop a potential Michigan run.
That game, combined with season-long consistency and insane athleticism, transformed DiVincenzo into a first round pick overnight.