Iowa State guard Nick Weiler-Babb (1) watches a dunk by forward Solomon Young (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

 Orlin Wagner

The Iowa State freshman burst onto the scene with two double-figure games in his first three college games, but then fell back to earth. That is, until an 18-point outburst in a win over Kansas State. Getting more than 30 minutes recently, he could be a big factor in the NCAAs. Plus, he may be the only player in the tournament whose first or last name starts with Y. 

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