Zach Freemantle projected second-highest scorer in NCAA Tournament

Xavier's Zach Freemantle is making headlines as he is projected to be the second-highest scorer in the First Round of March Madness. On March 21, 2025, he could score about 22.9 points in his game against Illinois. This is impressive considering he was the 99th leading scorer in the nation during the regular season with an average of 17.3 points per game. Freemantle's teammate, Ryan Conwell, is also expected to have a strong performance. Analysts predict he will score around 22.2 points, ranking third among all players for that day. Both players are set to be key contributors for Xavier in their matchup against Illinois. Leading the First Round in projected scoring is New Mexico's Donovan Dent, who is expected to score 23.4 points in his game against Marquette. Dent has been a consistent scorer this season, already ranking eighth in the nation. The top 20 projected scorers for the First Round include several other notable players, such as Kam Jones from Marquette and Caleb Love from Arizona, who are also expected to perform well. As March Madness begins, many eyes will be on Freemantle and Conwell, two players looking to make a significant impact in the tournament despite not being highly ranked during the regular season. The excitement builds as fans anticipate the action and surprises that March Madness always brings.