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Aaron Estrada might be the most accomplished Latino in the NCAA Tournament

Mar 20, 2024 | Community News

March 20, 2024

The NCAA Tournament features several accomplished Latino players making their mark on college basketball. Aaron Estrada, a guard at Alabama, leads with an average of 13.5 points per game, representing his third school. Akron’s Enrique Freeman, despite not receiving athletic scholarship offers initially, has emerged as a standout with 18.6 points and 12.9 rebounds per game, earning the MAC Player of the Year title. Andersson Garcia of Texas A&M holds A&M’s single-season rebounding record, while Chad Baker-Mazara contributes to Auburn’s success. Other notable players include Giancarlo Valdez at Stetson, Desai Lopez at San Diego State, Francisco Farabello at Creighton, and Isa Silva at Long Beach State. Forward Giancarlo Rosado and Alejandro Ralat showcase their skills at Florida Atlantic. Freshman guard Bubz Alvarez plays for South Dakota State, while Javier Ezquerra aims to help Wagner advance. Steven Izzo, with Latino roots from his mother’s side, is a walk-on guard at Michigan State. Darnell Brodie, a Dominican American, excels at Drake. The University of Alabama-Birmingham boasts a trio of Latinos—Yaxel Lendeborg, Alejandro Vazquez, and Daniel Ortiz—contributing significantly. Carlos Rosario represents Drake, while Nate Santos shines at Dayton. Javohn Garcia leads McNeese with 11.4 points per game, and Ian Martinez, a Costa Rican guard, excels at Utah State. These players showcase the diversity and talent within college basketball, adding depth and flavor to the NCAA Tournament.

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