The star against the starless. Buddy vs. The Buddies.
The Oklahoma Sooners have been all about one guy this season: Buddy Hield. The Villanova Wildcats have been all about five: A group full of fairly anonymous players who have finally shed the underachievers label and led the program to its first Final Four trip since 2009.
Hield showed why he’ll likely bring home the Wooden Award this week when he scored 37 points in an easy 80-68 victory over Oregon. In a lackluster second weekend that has lacked of thrilling finishes and big-time performances, Hield had the signature individual rendition.