The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - March Madness is almost here, J-Mac gives his top 5 players in the NCAA tournament
Mar 18, 2026
Miles Simon, 1997 Arizona national champion and college basketball analyst, previews March Madness and tournament dynamics. He discusses Florida’s repeat potential and why AJ Dybantsa stands out as the top player. He compares historic backcourts to today’s teams and outlines his Final Four picks in rapid-fire analysis.
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J-Mac's Top Five College Players Reveal Tournament Priorities
- Jason McIntyre ranked his top five NCAA tournament players highlighting AJ DeBonsa as number one and Cam Boozer as a high-upside prospect.
- The list mixed proven scorers like DeBonsa with breakout youngsters such as Boozer to frame tournament impact over NBA projection.
Miles Simon Remembers Arizona 1997 Backcourt Comparison
- Miles Simon compared Arizona's 1997 championship backcourt to today's Houston guards, naming Kingston Fleming and Milos Uzan as similar pieces.
- He recalled his own 1997 teammates Mike Bibby and Damon Stoudamire to illustrate the required guard cohesion.
Don't Panic Over Conference Tournament Losses
- Do not overvalue late-season losses; Miles Simon says teams reset for the NCAA tournament and players live in the moment.
- He used Arizona's 1997 run (19-9 entering tournament) to show poor finish doesn't prevent championship success.