March Madness is underway, with a distinctly maple flavour.
R.J. Barrett is the biggest name, but several other Canadians have also suited up for this year's NCAA Tournament, with many playing leading roles on their teams.
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Montreal's Luguentz Dort got things started with a 21-point performance to propel Arizona State to a First Four win and a berth in the main bracket, and now 22 of his countrymen will look to make their mark in the annual college basketball bonanza.
Here's a breakdown of all the Canadians suiting up for March Madness, and their latest result in the tourney.
Canadian results in the NCAA Tournament
| PLAYER | HOMETOWN | YEAR | LATEST RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort - G (Arizona St.) | Montreal, QC | Freshman | 1st Round: L 91-74 vs. Buffalo - 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists |
| Devonte Bandoo - G (Baylor) | Brampton, ON | Junior | 2nd Round: L 83-71 vs. Gonzaga - 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal |
| Ja'Shon Henry - G/F (Bradley) | Saskatoon, SK | Freshman | 1st Round: L 76-65 vs. Michigan St. - 2 points |
| Dominic Johnson - F (Buffalo) | Windsor, ON | Sophomore | 2nd Round: L 78-58 vs. Texas Tech - DNP |
| R.J. Barrett - F (Duke) | Mississauga, ON | Freshman | 2nd Round: W 77-76 vs. Central Florida - 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal |
| Andrew Nembhard - G (Florida) | Aurora, ON | Freshman | 2nd Round: L 64-49 vs. Michigan - 7 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals |
| Mfiondu Kabengele - F (Florida St.) | Burlington, ON | R-Freshman | 2nd Round: W 90-62 vs. Murray St. - 22 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks |
| Brandon Clarke - F (Gonzaga) | Vancouver, BC | Junior | 2nd Round: W 82-71 vs. Baylor - 36 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 5 blocks |
| Marial Shayok - G (Iowa St.) | Ottawa, ON | R-Senior | 1st Round: L 62-59 vs. Ohio St. - 23 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals |
| Lindell Wigginton - G (Iowa St.) | Dartmouth, NS | Sophomore | 1st Round: L 62-59 vs. Ohio St. - 14 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal |
| Joseph Chartouny - G (Marquette) | Montreal, QC | Grad Student | 1st Round: L 83-64 vs. Murray St. - 7 minutes, 0 points |
| Koby McEwen - G (Marquette) | Toronto, ON | Junior | 1st Round: L 83-64 vs. Murray St. - DNP |
| Ignas Brazdeikis - F (Michigan) | Oakville, ON | Freshman | 2nd Round: W 64-49 vs. Florida - 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block |
| Marcus Carr - G (Minnesota) | Toronto, ON | Sophomore | 2nd Round: L 70-50 vs. Michigan St. - DNP |
| Clayton Henry - G (New Mexico St.) | Calgary, AB | Junior | 1st Round: L 78-77 vs. Auburn - 8 minutes, 0 points |
| Maxime Boursiquot - G/F (Northeastern) | Ottawa, ON | Junior | 1st Round: L 87-53 vs. Kansas, - DNP |
| Oshae Brissett - F (Syracuse) | Mississauga, ON | Sophomore | 1st Round: L 78-69 vs. Baylor - 14 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist |
| Howard Washington - G (Syracuse) | Buffalo, NY (dual) | Sophomore | 1st Round: L 78-69 vs. Baylor - DNP |
| Kyle Alexander - F (Tennessee) | Milton, ON | Senior | 2nd Round: W 83-77 vs. Iowa - 8 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block |
| Stef Smith - G (Vermont) | Ajax, ON | Sophomore | 1st Round: L 76-69 vs. Florida St. - 15 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker - G (Virginia Tech) | Toronto, ON | Sophomore | 2nd Round: W 67-58 vs. Liberty - 6 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assist, 3 steals |
| Jonathan Kabongo - G (Virginia Tech) | Toronto, ON | Freshman | 2nd Round: W 67-58 vs. Liberty - DNP |
| Eze Dike - G (Yale) | Montreal, QC | Freshman | 1st Round: L 79-74 vs. LSU - DNP |