Get to know Oral Roberts’ Max Abmas, the breakout star of March Madness

Oral Roberts upset Ohio State for the biggest stunner in March Madness so far this year and Max Abmas is the biggest reason for it.

Oral Roberts became the ninth 15-seed to beat a 2-seed in March Madness with a 75-72 overtime victory over Ohio State. Leading the charge for Oral Roberts was Max Abmas who is about to become a household name this March as the NCAA Tournament goes on.

If this was the first time you watched Oral Roberts this year, it’s okay, you’re not alone.

Here are some fast facts you need to know about Abmas who could be the Stephen Curry of this year’s NCAA Tournament.

Max Abmas is the breakout star of March Madness

First things first, his last name is pronounced ace-miss, so no, the announcers aren’t mispronouncing his name. And it’s ironic considering he hardly ever misses.

Abmas led the nation in scoring this year, averaging 24.2 points per game, which was a half-point more than Iowa’s Luka Garza.

The comparisons to Curry are valid because his range is unlimited. Abmas made an average of 3.6 3-pointers per game, which ranked fourth in the nation. He ranked fifth in made 3-pointers with 90 and ranked 13th in 3-point percentage with a 43.3 percent clip. By comparison, Curry shot 43.9 percent in his best season at Davidson.

How did a talent like Abmas end up at a program like Oral Roberts?

Well, this happens all the time. Curry went to Davidson. Damian Lillard went to Weber State. Players slip through the cracks every year. Abmas ended up at Oral Roberts after only receiving offers from a trio of service academies, Army, Navy and Air Force.

How many big programs are wishing they scouted him when he was a recruit out of Texas now?

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