The top 64 names of the NCAA tournament

March Madness provides plenty of thrilling moments, unbelievable highlights, and heart-pounding upsets, but one of the most enjoyable aspects of the tournament is the snapshot it offers of the individuals playing the game.

With that many teams featuring players from all walks of life, you're bound to get some exceptional names in the mix, and this year's version of the Big Dance is no exception.

In no particular order, here are the top 68 names of the 2016 NCAA tournament:

1. Diamond Stone, Maryland - It only seems appropriate to start with the brightest of the bunch.

2. Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn Jr., Michigan State - As if being named after Lou Rawls wasn't impressive enough, he has a nickname straight out of the "3 Ninjas" franchise.

3. Perry Ellis, Kansas - Seemingly in college since the 1990s, Ellis has another career available if this whole basketball thing doesn't work out.

4. Charlie Noebel, Oregon - Even if the Ducks don't win the national title, he'll still have a prize (yes, it's spelled differently).

5. Roman Sorkin, Oregon - Apparently he's very good with the walk-and-talk.

6. EJ Floreal, Kentucky

7. Dominique Hawkins, Kentucky

8. Ashanti Burgess, Xavier - So that's where Ashanti's been.

9. Myles Davis, Xavier - They don't come any cooler than this guy.

10. Edmond Sumner, Xavier - Seems like a forgotten character on "Game of Thrones."

11. Yogi Ferrell, Indiana - His game is almost as deep as his love for picnic baskets.

12. Richard Romeo III, West Virginia - Where for art thou?

13. Basil Smotherman, Purdue - Never question his ability to shut down an opponent.

14. Roger Moute a Bidias, Cal

15. Sam Singer, Cal - You would have preferred Sam Dancer?

16. Chance Comanche, Arizona

17. Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Arizona - This triple last-named guard would seem right at home on the Ponderosa Ranch.

18. Sean Obi, Duke - With the return of the "Star Wars" saga to theaters, it's only fitting Sean Obi-Wan Kenobi makes the list.

19. King McClure, Baylor - Royalty will reign this March.

20. Taurean Prince, Baylor - When you have a King you've just got to have a Prince.

21. Angel Delgado, Seton Hall

22. Markis McDuffie, Wichita State

23. Domantas Sabonis, Gonzaga - This talented big man conjures up images of former Portland Trail Blazers great Arvydas Sabonis, with an equally great name. He's Arvydas' son? Carry on.

24. John Williams III, Gonzaga - Composer for "Star Wars, "Indiana Jones," "Jurassic Park," and so many more, plus a forward on the Bulldogs. What can't he do.

25. Papa Ndao, Saint Joseph's

26. Pierfrancesco Oliva, Saint Joseph's

27. Scoochie Smith, Dayton - Please, children, schooch closer. Don't make me tell you again about the scooching.

28. Xeyrius Williams, Dayton

29. Bonzie Colson, Notre Dame - Making Bonzi Wells proud every time he steps on the court.

30. Rex Pflueger, Notre Dame

31. Casey Woodring, Providence

32. Junior Lomomba, Providence - The forbidden dance!

33. Vitto Brown, Wisconsin - Badgers forward or Sopranos bag man?

34. Bronson Koenig, Wisconsin - Part Balki, part Chekov.

35. Sam Cassell Jr., UConn

36. Josh Fortune, Colorado

37. TJ Holyfield, Stephen F. Austin - He's the real deal.

38. Dom Uhl, Iowa - No wasted space.

39. Okey Ukah, Iowa

40. Kethan Savage, Butler - Uncle Randy taught him everything he knows.

41. Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, Michigan - Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

42. Duncan Robinson, Michigan - How is he not at least 7-feet tall? Pretty obviously a future San Antonio Spur.

43. Coreontae DeBerry, Cincinnati

44. Gary Payton II, Oregon State - The Glove 2.0.

45. Wyatt Lohaus, Northern Iowa

46. Dusty Baker, Weber State - Can he lead the Nationals to the pennant this year?

47. Stetson Billings, Little Rock - The fact he plays for Little Rock just feels right.

48. Bennie Boatwright, USC - Wasn't he a character on the O.C.?

49. Quinton Chievous, Hampton - If he was a woman he would be Miss. Chievous.

50. Trey Phills, Yale - Potential nickname for Stephen Curry?

51. Sheriff Drammeh, Hawaii - No need to worry about trouble breaking out when he's on the court.

52. Jack Purchase, Hawaii - Nothing in this tournament comes for free.

53. Rayshaun McGrew, Stony Brook

54. Lucas Woodhouse, Stony Brook - May have a future working for Sterling Archer.

55. Casey Jones, Chattanooga - Because you can't hang out with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles all the time.

56. Deyshonee Much, Iona

57. Nate Grimes, Fresno State - Or Grimey, as he liked to be called.

58. Xavier Habersham, Middle Tennessee State

59. Giddy Potts, Middle Tennessee State

60. McKay Cannon, Weber State

61. Raekwon Miller, UNC-Ahseville - Cannon to the right of them, Cannon to the left of them.

62. John Cannon, UNC-Asheville

63. Giacomo Zilli, UNC-Asheville

64. Robert Champion, Holy Cross - Play like a Robert Champion today.