The junior guard has been the heart and soul of the Beavers’ recent surge, filling the stat sheet with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists in Thursday’s blowout win over San Francisco. His ability to get into the paint, draw fouls, and disrupt passing lanes will be vital in a hostile road environment.
Seattle U: Brayden Maldonado
Maldonado is the engine for the Redhawks, operating as a high-volume scorer who can hurt teams from the perimeter. In the first matchup, the Beavers held him to 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting; keeping him contained again will be the top priority for the OSU backcourt.