West Region players to watch

• Marcus Denmon, 6-3, G, Missouri: The junior averages 17.1 points. An accurate shooter, he's hit 50.6 percent of his attempts. He averages just

a turnover per game.

• Jordan Hamilton, 6-7, G-F, Texas: The sophomore averages 18.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. He struggled toward the end of the regular season, missing 68 of his 96 shots.

• Kawhi Leonard, 6-7 F, San Diego State: With 15.4 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, he's brought the Aztecs, not known as a basketball power, a lot of attention the past two seasons. He is proficient in attacking off the dribble.

• Nolan Smith, 6-2, G, Duke: The senior point guard was the only unanimous selection to the All-ACC team after averaging 21.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists during the regular season. He also was voted to the conference's all-defensive team.

• Kemba Walker, 6-1, G, Connecticut: He averages 23.5 points with 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Arguably the nation's best point guard, he also was the nation's leading scorer for a few games earlier this season. He's hit four game-winners this season.

• Derrick Williams, 6-8, F, Arizona: The sophomore averages 19.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. His scoring average is more than the Wildcats' next two best scorers combined.