How Current Atlanta Hawks Looked in March Madness

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 22: De'Andre Hunter #12 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrates after a play in the second half against the Gardner Webb Runnin Bulldogs during the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Colonial Life Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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NORMAN, OK – FEBRUARY 05: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners dribbles down court against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Lloyd Noble Center on February 5, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. West Virginia defeated Oklahoma 75-73. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

Trae Young

Trae Young had a turbulent season in Norman Oklahoma, looking like a lock for player of the year early on before struggling a bit down the stretch.

Despite his team’s questionable 18-12 regular season record, the Sooners were awarded an At-large bid. They were on the bubble, but Trae Young’s — who led the nation in both assists and points per game— showmanship was hard to send to the NIT.

They matched up with Rhode Island, a sexy Cinderella pick after the brackets were anounced, and nearly defeated them, going to OT. Trae Young scored 28 points and added seven assists in 39 minutes of play.

Trae was the only member of that Sooners team to reach the NBA, and with a bit more help, could have had more team success. sound familiar?

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