More than just R.J.: Several Canadians poised to make their mark on March Madness Globe_Sports
Canadian forward R.J. Barrett is one of the Duke Blue Devils' freshman stars and a top prospect in next year's NBA draft.They’re record-breakers. They’re big-game players. They’re award winners. And they come from coast to coast.
“R.J., what scouts love about him is his compete level. He’s got a great motor. If it’s a big game, if there’s a big matchup, you know if it’s important and you’ve got to step up, he’s one of those guys that does,” said Rautins, former coach of Canada’s men’s team. “I’ve heard that from everyone who talks about him.”
Andrew Nembhard of Aurora, Ont., hit this game-winning shot to help Florida advance in the SEC tournament.Andrew Nembhard, a 19-year-old point guard from Aurora, Ont., hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift Florida past LSU in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Rautins calls Clarke, a 22-year-old forward at Gonzaga, one of the most “underrated stars” of the season.
“We’ve had pressure the whole season on us,” Clarke said. “It’s something we’re all used to by now. We’re going to take it like it’s any other game, but we have to make sure we’re all focused and we’re all ready.”
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