Frank Mason III, guard, Kansas
Frank Mason, Kansas’ senior guard, has played in some absolutely huge games in four seasons with the Jayhawks. His combination of ability and experience makes him very dangerous heading into the tournament.
Mason has led Kansas in scoring this season, putting up 20.2 points per game, which makes him a top 30 scorer in the nation.
What makes Mason so explosive for Kansas is his ability to do just about everything as a scorer. He can shoot from long-range (he’s shooting .509 from behind the three-point line), but he can also get his own shot off the dribble. Mason is also very comfortable pushing the tempo, running the floor and scoring for Kansas in the transition game.
Yes, he’s a facilitator — averaging 4.9 assists per game — but he can easily take over in the tournament as a scorer. So far this season, he’s put up 30 against then-No. 11 Indiana, 30 against UMKC, 28 aginst Oklahoma and 32 against Iowa State.