One of the most notable Canadians in this year's NCAA tournament is freshman Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Kentucky Wildcats.
Saturday, Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for Kentucky as he scored 27 points in their victory over Buffalo to advance to the Sweet 16.
π¨π¦ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander puts up 27 points and helps Kentucky (5) advance to the #Sweet16 as the Wildcats beat Buffalo (13) 95-75.#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/FaCjfK7kV2
β TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 17, 2018
Stars are born in this tournament each and every year, and fans reacted to Gilgeous-Alexander's outing against Buffalo as if a star was being born right before their very eyes.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander πͺ
β SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 17, 2018
His 27 points helped lift Kentucky to its 7th trip to the Sweet 16 in its last 8 appearances in the tourney. pic.twitter.com/vx5yIEMYlM
Imagine voting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SECOND team All-SEC. That would be plum silly.
β Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) March 17, 2018
If there is a better all around guard in the country than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander then I need you to show me. This kid is filthy.
β Shawn Smith (@gbbcountry) March 17, 2018
Ooooh weeee. Shai. Gilgeous. Alexander. pic.twitter.com/NuuCJmpSiD
β Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) March 17, 2018
Oh, you getting a little worried? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is here to sooth your fears. pic.twitter.com/OPdYLrAWiB
β Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) March 17, 2018
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was pretty much unstoppable.
β Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) March 17, 2018
He finished with 27 points on 10 of 12 from the field, including 2 of 2 from 3-point range.
He added six rebounds and two steals. pic.twitter.com/1O8sAmhe4g
*whispers* I prefer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over Collin Sexton for the Suns
β The Bright Side (@BrightSideSun) March 17, 2018
Name a better PG in the country than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
β Trey (@its_treys) March 17, 2018
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making himself some money.
β Drew Franklin (@DrewFranklinKSR) March 17, 2018
Where would Kentucky be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Kid seems to always make a play when they need one.
β Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) March 17, 2018
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become appointment television. Doesn't have the same pedigree of Rose, Evans, Wall, Knight, or Fox, but still destined for the lottery. #BBN
β Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 17, 2018
So much Delon Wright in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander....
β Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 17, 2018
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being treated as a plucky underdog as a consensus Top 40 national recruit tells you everything you need to know about Calipari's recruiting.
β Jeff (BPredict) (@BPredict) March 17, 2018
Iβm naming my unborn son Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Zumbiel
β Zak Zumbiel (@zzumbiel) March 17, 2018
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is trying to make his case as John Calipari's best player with a hyphenated name -- and Cal's coached so many.
β Danny Chau (@dannychau) March 17, 2018
Iβll take Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over Colin Sexton
β Trust The Process (@Mrwilson11_) March 17, 2018
The way shai gilgeous alexander is playing, heβs going to need a nickname very soon. Respect my time with that extra long name sir
β Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) March 17, 2018
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is killing Buffalo by his self
β bre π (@robinre_) March 17, 2018
Gilgeous-Alexsnder has seen his stock go up and up. He earned his playing time.
β Dick Vitale (@DickieV) March 17, 2018
Shari Gilgeous Alexander future NBA star in the making π«
β :: (@FromDaCamp) March 17, 2018
That Gilgeous-Alexander kid is smooth. Is he the best player on Kentucky? He sure looks like it.
β Dave Lackford (@RivalsDave) March 17, 2018
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander IMO Best all around Guard in the Country. #GreenRoom #1andDone
β Aaron Holmes (@Aholmes20) March 17, 2018
Be sure to keep an eye on the BioSteel Alumni as the tournament continues!
(H/T: Twitter)
