With no top-three seeds still alive, just one program that has ever made it this far in the tournament (UConn) and a pair of mid-major Cinderellas, this men’s Final Four field is arguably the most surprising ever. Who has powered these four teams to their historic runs? Here’s a look at each team’s unsung heroes, the names you’ll want to know when you tune in Saturday night.
Jordan Miller, Miami
Jim Larrañaga has repeatedly emphasized throughout this season how underrated he feels Miller is among the sport’s best players, and the fifth-year star for the Canes has proved why he deserves more love during this Final Four run. The slashing forward has been the x-factor for Miami in its upset-filled path to Houston, averaging more than 16 points per game on 62% shooting. That strong showing was capped by one of the most impressive statistical performances of the tournament, a 27-point outburst against Texas on 7-of-7 shooting and 13-of-13 from the free throw line.
