San Antonio - University of Louisiana coach Bob Marlin and his players have been asked all week about Creighton star Doug McDermott in the run-up to their NCAA tournament game. Because of his scoring prowess, McDermott has become a hot talking point about the NCAA tournament.

The 6-8 senior gunner averages 26.9 points per game, is the fifth all-time scorer in NCAA history and is the odds-on favorite to claim most national player of the year awards.