Dancing New Mexicans

Less than two days from the official start of the NCAA Tournaments -- I'm not counting the play-in game, sorry -- here's a list of New Mexico players who might be feeling the nerves ...

• Frank Borden, American (Gadsden High): He might be the only player from New Mexico who will get minutes in the tournaments. Borden was a reserve for No. 15 seed American for most of the year. He might be in the starting lineup against No. 2 Tennessee because of an injury.

• Alex White, Drake (Rio Grande): White came off the bench for the Bulldogs early in the season, but he hasn't played since Jan. 9. Fifth-seeded Drake faces No. 12 Western Kentucky in a mid-major matchup.
  

• Ryan Daniels, Drake (La Cueva): Daniels, the older brother of La Cueva standout Ronnie Daniels, is on the roster, but he won't play. He is sitting out this season, as per NCAA rule, after transferring from junior college.

• Kasey Cunningham, Southern Cal (Cibola): Cunningham came off the bench before suffering another knee injury for the No. 6 Trojans. Unfortunately he will miss quite a game matching teammate O.J. Mayo and the fantastic freshman from No. 11 Kansas State, Michael Beasley

• Valerie Kast, New Mexico (Gallup): The 6-foot-6 sophomore plays about five minutes per game for the No. 12 seeded Lobos, who get to play at home against No. 5 West Virginia.

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NCAA Women's First/Second Round
The Pit
March 22
No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 14 Fresno State, noon
No. 6 Pitt vs. No. 11 Wyoming (30 minutes after previous game)
No. 5 West Virginia vs. No. 12 UNM, 6:30 p.m.
No. 4 Vanderbilt vs. No. 13 Montana (30 minutes after previous game)