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There are the star players you know, and then there are those X-factor players who step up in the biggest moments of the NCAA tournament. We pick the most pivotal players for the Sweet 16 teams as the tourney picks up again Thursday.
West Region
No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 1 Gonzaga: Thursday, 7:09 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Gonzaga: In the rare moments his team’s offense has dried up, Rasir Bolton has often been their best source of key shots. Opponents know they have to play the Zags physically to have a chance, but it’s still pretty hard to keep them under 80 points.