Spike Albrecht (Michigan)
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Every tourney needs a hero, leading a slew of players to think it could have been them instead. Louisville sharpshooter Luke Hancock took the crown for his performance in the 2013 National Championship game, but Spike Albrecht nearly stole the show and the tournament. The nondescript guard was merely a bench player leading up to the NCAA tourney and proceeded to explode in the title game. Albrecht went for 17 points (his career-high at the time) in the first half against Louisville including a 4-for-4 mark from three-point range.
After the game, Albrecht gained even more notoriety for tweeting at swimsuit model and noted Michigan fan Kate Upton thanking her for attending the game. Unfortunately, the Wolverines lost the title game to Louisville and Upton is now married to Cy Young-winning pitcher Justin Verlander. Albrecht is now a Distributor Sales Specialist.
