Michel Ndayishimiye from Vermont to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

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Vermont is being represented by one player in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

California will have the most players on the hard court during this year’s tournament with 94 players, followed by Texas with 89.

There are no players from New Hampshire, Hawaii or Delaware competing this year.

Burlington is the hometown for the player from Vermont.

Vermont Player in 2024 NCAA Tournament

Name Team Height Position Hometown
Michel Ndayishimiye Vermont Catamounts 5′10″ Guard Burlington

Total Tournament Teams and Players by State

State Total Tournament Players Total Tournament Teams
California 94 3
Texas 89 6
New York 45 2
Florida 45 3
Indiana 39 1
Illinois 37 2
North Carolina 33 3
Georgia 29 0
Ohio 27 2
Alabama 27 4
Wisconsin 24 2
Virginia 24 3
South Carolina 24 2
New Jersey 24 1
Washington 22 2
Tennessee 22 1
Pennsylvania 22 1
Michigan 22 2
Arizona 22 2
Minnesota 19 0
Nebraska 18 2
Louisiana 17 2
Utah 16 2
Missouri 14 0
Maryland 14 0
Kentucky 12 3
Colorado 11 2
Oregon 10 1
Mississippi 10 1
Massachusetts 10 0
Iowa 9 2
Nevada 8 1
Kansas 8 1
Idaho 7 1
Connecticut 7 2
South Dakota 6 1
Arkansas 6 0
Oklahoma 5 0
West Virginia 4 0
North Dakota 4 0
Rhode Island 3 0
Maine 3 0
Montana 2 1
Wyoming 1 0
Vermont 1 1
New Mexico 1 1
Alaska 1 0


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