College basketball long ago reached the point when a team could make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament while relying on freshmen or sophomores. But under the pressure of a win-or-go-home scenario, experience can still be an asset. Michigan senior Eli Brooks looked calm and steady in helping the Wolverines to a win over LSU in the second round. Elsewhere in this tournament, seniors like Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert, Loyola Chicago’s Cameron Krutwig and Oregon State’s Ethan Thompson have been crucial in leading their teams to the Sweet 16.
