Is David Lighty the Most Underrated Player in Big Dance?

By: Ryan Rudnansky (BleacherReport.com) -

We’ve all heard about freshman sensation Jared Sullinger.

But what about senior guard David Lighty?

Lighty doesn’t have the jump-out-at-you stats that Sullinger does, nor does he compare in that department to other teammates.

But he’s a complete player, a player that can score when called upon, rebound the ball effectively and pass the ball well.

According to Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News, “Lighty is someone (Buckeyes) coach Thad Matta reveres so much he suggested the school should erect a statue of him outside Value City Arena.”

Lighty, who will likely not be selected in the NBA draft, will leave college basketball fittingly being featured on the regional cover of Sports Illustrated’s NCAA tournament preview, as pointed out by Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal.

With a slew of accomplishments and postseason appearances, “Lighty’s resume is one that Charlie ‘Winning’ Sheen could love,” Ridenour said.

Matta calls Lighty the best practice player he’s ever had.

And Buckeyes senior Jon Diebler encapsulates Lighty’s impact on the hardwood perfectly…….

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