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          Dick Vitale's All-Rolls Royce and Diaper Dandy teams for 2023-24

          Reed Sheppard has started just a handful of games, but gets starter's minutes due to his great contributions at both ends of the court. Andy Lyons/Getty Images
          • Dick Vitale, College Basketball analystMar 19, 2024, 06:10 PM
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              Dick Vitale, college basketball's top analyst and ambassador, joined ESPN during the 1979-80 season. His thorough knowledge of the game is brought forth in an enthusiastic, passionate style. Vitale also contributes columns to ESPN.com.
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          March Madness is awesome, baby! It's that exhilarating time of the year filled with buzzer-beaters, heartbreakers and upsets.

          And what a season we've witnessed. The reigning national champion UConn Huskies are poised to etch their names in history as they strive to become the first repeat champions since Billy Donovan's tremendous Florida teams of 2006 and 2007.

          Behind a formidable defense, the Houston Cougars seamlessly transitioned to the Big 12 and clinched a conference title in their inaugural season.

          Zach Edey of Purdue continues to assert his dominance as the premier post player in the nation. He's on track to secure back-to-back national player of the year honors, a feat last achieved by Virginia's Ralph Sampson in the early 1980s.

          While some preseason favorites faltered, others rose to prominence, such as the South Florida Bulls in their first year under the guidance of coach Amir Abdur-Rahim and the South Carolina Gamecocks, who tied for second in the Southeastern Conference after being picked to finish last.

          The preseason all-stars showed brightly, while the new crop of Diaper Dandies kept the excitement of the game going.

          Now, without further ado, let's unveil my 2023-24 Dickie V All-Rolls Royce and Diaper Dandy teams.

          Player of the Year: Zach Edey, Purdue Boilermakers

          Edey is a tremendous talent who has earned every individual award and now needs that team title to complete his trophy case.

          Diaper Dandy of the Year: Reed Sheppard, Kentucky Wildcats

          Sheppard's knack for clutch plays and all-around contributions make the Wildcats a formidable force in the postseason. He also secures a spot on my All-Star Second Team.

          Coach of the Year: Kelvin Sampson, Houston Cougars

          When it comes to defensive prowess, look no further than Sampson. His ability to consistently mold winning teams is unparalleled.

          And now, the rest of the Dickie V All-Rolls Royce teams:

          First Team

          Zach Edey, Purdue Boilermakers
          RJ Davis, North Carolina Tar Heels
          Dalton Knecht, Tennessee Volunteers
          Jaedon LeDee, San Diego State Aztecs
          Jamal Shead, Houston Cougars

          Second Team

          DaRon Holmes II, Dayton Flyers
          Kyle Filipowski, Duke Blue Devils
          Tyler Kolek, Marquette Golden Eagles
          Reed Sheppard, Kentucky Wildcats
          Baylor Scheierman, Creighton Bluejays

          Third Team

          Hunter Dickinson, Kansas Jayhawks
          Johni Broome, Auburn Tigers
          Caleb Love, Arizona Wildcats
          Tristen Newton, UConn Huskies
          Mark Sears, Alabama Crimson Tide

          Diaper Dandies

          Reed Sheppard, Kentucky Wildcats
          Markus Burton, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
          Stephon Castle, UConn Huskies
          Isaiah Collier, USC Trojans
          Rob Dillingham, Kentucky Wildcats