Duke's Zion and Barrett topped the AP American team

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The Blue Devils duo is the 11th pair of teammates to be named in the first AP team and the first freshman teammate since Cousins ​​DeMarcus and John Wall of Kentucky in 2010.

The 6-foot-7, 285-pound Williamson electrified college basketball with a variety of thunderous dunks and slender blocks, forcing from time to time to bend your head to avoid hitting it on the back panel. He was unanimously selected by 64 voters as the first US team.

He averaged 22.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.2 blocked shots and 1.8 steals per game, leaving everyone wondering what he would do next.

"He made the incredible first step," Michigan State coach Tom Izzo told Williamson. "That's why he had all these robberies, he can take a dribble and occupy more space than most human beings I know, and then he has the strength to finish at the end." So he's not Superman, but he's damn close. "

Barrett came to Duke as a higher ranked rookie, and while everyone was worried about his high-flying teammate, the 6-7 athletic guard quietly led a great season in Durham. Barrett led the Blue Devils with 22.9 points, scoring 7.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in a team that was separated from the Final Four.

Williams was the SEC 's year – round player one season ago and could have been even better by winning the trophy this year. The 6-7 juniors accumulated an average of 19 points per game with 57% points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and lead the Sweet 16 Flights for the first time in five years.

Morant, a sophomore, was the most exciting college basketball player who did not call Zion. He illuminated the main roles with emphatic dunks and no-look passes. The 6-3 guard may well have turned into an NBA lottery pick, leading the country with 10 assists per game and averaging 24.6 points to become the first Murray State first team.

"He is one of the most outstanding players I've had the chance to see play," said Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton. "It's a bit of a comeback for guys who have the ability to score points, but he also has the passion and enthusiasm to create opportunities for his teammates."

Winston, who was Michigan State's favorite man when a big shot was needed, was not the most athletic player, even from his own team. He's intoxicating, ultra beefy and a major reason why the Spartans are in the Final Four He averaged 18.9 points and 7.6 assists this season.

FIRST TEAM

Zion Williamson, Duke, 6-7, 285, freshman, Spartanburg, SC, 22.1 points per game, 8.9 rpg, 2.1 points per game, 69.3 feet per game, 1.8 blocks , 2.2 interceptions (64 out of 64 first-place votes, 320 points).

Grant Williams, Tennessee, 6-7, 236, Junior, Charlotte, NC, 19.0 points per game, 7.6 jpg, 3.1 points per game, 56.5 pg PC, 82.6 feet per minute, 1.4 blocks, 1.1 interception (49, 286).

RJ Barrett, Duke, 6-7, 202, freshman, Mississauga, Ontario, 22.9 points per game, 7.5 games per game, 4.1 points per game (44, 275).

Ja Morant, Murray State, 6-3, 175, second year, Dalzell, SC, 24.6 points per game, 5.5 games per game, 10.0 points per game, 50.3 percent per minute, 81 , 0 percent per square meter, 1.8 interception (43, 272).

Cassius Winston, State of Michigan, 6-1, 185, Junior, Detroit, 18.9 points per game, 3.1 games per game, 7.6 points per game, 40.4 points to 3 points, 42.68 points .

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Rui Hachimura, Gonzaga, 6-8, 230, Junior, Toyama, Japan, 20.1 RPG, 6.6 RPG, 60.9 pg PC, 1.0 interception (25, 207).

Jarrett Culver, Texas Tech, 6-6, 195, sophomore, Lubbock, Texas, 18.5 ppg, 6.3 ppg, 3.7 ppg, 1.4 interception (15, 188 ).

Markus Howard, Marquette, 5-11, 175, junior, Chandler, Arizona, 24.8 points per game, 3.9 RPG, 4.0 games per game, 40.6 points to 3 points, 3.5 to 3 points per game / game, 88.7 feet per minute, 1.1 intercepts (11, 186).

Ethan Happ, Wisconsin, 6-10, 237, Senior, Milan, Ill., 17.5 ppg, 10.1 RPG, 4.6 ppg, 53.1 pg PC, 1.3 blocks, 1.1 interceptions (6, 139).

Carsen Edwards, Purdue, 6-1, Junior 200, Atascocita, Texas, 23.0 points per game, 3.5 games per game, 3 yards per game, 84.3 feet per minute, 3.3 points per game / match, 1.4 interception (6, 133).

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