If you're surprised to hear that March Madness athletes even have sports cards, you're not alone. Until 2021, they didn’t — at least not officially. That’s because NCAA athletes weren’t allowed to profit off their name, image, or likeness (NIL). But with the rise of NIL, companies like Topps have stepped in to produce cards for top college prospects through sets like Bowman Chrome University and Topps Chrome McDonald’s All-American.
But here’s the kicker: not every player has cards. And not every player with cards made the tournament. So we did the homework for you.