March Madness is awesome, baby! It's that exciting time of year filled with upheaval, heartbreaking moments and upsets.
And what a season we have witnessed. The reigning national champion UConn Huskies are ready to etch their names in history as they strive to become the first repeat champions since Billy Donovan's tremendous Florida teams in 2006 and 2007.
Behind a formidable defense, the Houston Cougars made a seamless transition to the Big 12 and captured a conference title in their inaugural season.
Purdue's Zach Edey continues to assert his dominance as the nation's top post player. He is on pace to secure back-to-back national player of the year honors, a feat last accomplished by Virginia's Ralph Sampson in the early 1980s.
While some preseason favorites faltered, others rose to prominence, such as the South Florida Bulls in their first year under coach Amir Abdur-Rahim and the South Carolina Gamecocks, who tied for second place in the Southeastern Conference after be chosen to finish last. .
The pre-season stars were brilliant, while the new generation of Diaper Dandies kept the game exciting.
Now, without further ado, let's reveal my 2023-24 Dickie V All-Rolls Royce and Diaper Dandy teams.
Edey is a tremendous talent who has won every individual award and now needs that team title to complete his trophy case.
Sheppard's key-play ability and all-around contributions make the Wildcats a formidable force in the postseason. He also clinches a spot on my second All-Star team.
Coach of the Year: Kelvin Sampson, Houston Cougars
When it comes to defensive prowess, look no further than Sampson. His ability to consistently shape winning teams is unparalleled.
And now, the rest of the Dickie V All-Rolls Royce teams:
First team
Zach Edey, Purdue Boilermakers
RJ Davis, North Carolina Tar Heels
Dalton Knecht, Tennessee Volunteers
Jaedon LeDee, San Diego State Aztecs
Jamal Shead, Houston Cougars
Second team
DaRon Holmes II, Dayton Flyers
Kyle Filipowski, Duke Blue Devils
Tyler Kolek, Marquette Golden Eagles
Reed Sheppard, Kentucky Wildcats
Baylor Scheierman, Creighton Bluejays
Third team
Hunter Dickinson, Kansas Jayhawks
Johni Broome, Auburn Tigers
Caleb Love, Arizona Wildcats
Tristen Newton, University of Connecticut Huskies
Mark Sears, Alabama Crimson Tide
Diaper dandies
Reed Sheppard, Kentucky Wildcats
Markus Burton, Notre Dame fighting the Irish
Stephon Castle, University of Connecticut Huskies
Isaiah Collier, USC Trojans
Rob Dillingham, Kentucky Wildcats
