Need a team to cheer for this March? Follow these Canadian stars
On the men’s side of the tournament, the Purdue University Boilermakers snagged the No.1 seed in the East Division of the bracket. Edey is a 7-foot-4 centre currently averaging 22.3 points, 12.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists this season.
As a top player in the NCAA, he is currently projected to be drafted in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft – but his performance in March Madness has the potential to boost the Canadian's prospects.Aaliyah Edwards of Kingston, Ont., has been on the NCAA radar since she was a freshman in the legendary women’s basketball program at the University of Connecticut.
After leading her team to a Big East Tournament Championship, she’ll try to do the same again and win UConn’s 12th national title. The Huskies were awarded the No.2 seed in the Seattle 2 region and will kick off their tournament by hosting the first two rounds in Connecticut. They’ll face Vermont in the first round, and should they win, await the winner of Baylor vs. Alabama.
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