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March Madness: Watch For Bridgeport's Arkel Lamar In NCAA Tournament

The area has no shortage of players going dancing for March Madness.

Ray Featherston of Norwalk plays for Syracuse.

Ray Featherston of Norwalk plays for Syracuse.

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Aaron Wheeler of Stamford plays for Purdue.

Aaron Wheeler of Stamford plays for Purdue.

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Paschal Chukwu of Westport plays for Syracuse.

Paschal Chukwu of Westport plays for Syracuse.

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New York Lightning Nike EYBL and Black Highlights, Summer 16. Song: Really Got It by Jerreau (Instrumental)

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Jordan Sechan of New Canaan plays for Bucknell.

Jordan Sechan of New Canaan plays for Bucknell.

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Schadrac Casimir of Stamford plays for Iona.

Schadrac Casimir of Stamford plays for Iona.

Photo Credit: Schadrac Casimir Facebook
Arkel Lamar of Bridgeport plays for UMBC.

Arkel Lamar of Bridgeport plays for UMBC.

Photo Credit: Arkel Lamar Facebook

Here are standouts from Fairfield County to watch for in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament and when you can see their first-round games.

  • Aaron Wheeler of Stamford: Purdue, freshman forward. Purdue hasn't made a Final Four since 1980. March 16 vs. CSUF 12:40 p.m.
  • Paschal Chukwu of Westport: Syracuse, junior center. Was named to the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar watch list recognizing the nation's best center in NCAA Division I basketball in 2016. March 14 vs. Arizona State 9:10 p.m.
  • Ray Featherston of Norwalk: Syracuse, sophomore guard. Featherston was the host brother of Chukwu (above) when they both attended Fairfield Prep. He was a walk-on in 2016. See above.
  • Jordan Sechan of New Canaan: Bucknell, freshman guard. Back in the bracket for the second-straight season, the Bison are 25-9 overall. March 16 vs. Michigan State 7:10 p.m.
  • Schadrac Casimir of Stamford: Iona, junior guard. Played in 34 of 35 games his sophomore year, starting in eight. March 15 vs. Duke 2:45 p.m.
  • Arkel Lamar of Bridgeport: UMBC, sophomore guard/forward. Was named America East Rookie of the Week Nov. 21, 2016. March 16 vs. Virginia 9:20 p.m.

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