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St. John’s is the lone New York City area team in the men’s field of 68, but the region is still well represented as there are plenty of players with New York connections fanning out across the country for the Big Dance. 

Here’s a look at the top players with New York roots in the field:&nbsp;

Hometown: Washington Heights&nbsp;

St. John’s is the lone NYC area team in the men’s field of 68, but the region is still well represented across the country for the Big Dance.{ai:summary}St. John's is the only men's basketball team from New York City in the NCAA tournament, but many players with New York ties are competing nationwide. Notable among them is Koby Brea from Kentucky, who hails from Washington Heights and averages 11.5 points per game. #sports

The Post’s top NYC-area stars to watch in March Madness 2025

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