Kansas' Bryson Tiller brings name back into spotlight for related rapper

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Kansas has a sharpshooting freshman named Bryson Tiller.

And if that name sounds familiar to you, you're not alone. It's the exact same name as a notable R&B singer and rapper.

This Tiller should grab some of the spotlight in the days ahead. The Jayhawks are a talented team that wants to make noise in the NCAA Tournament.

Tiller, who was a five-star recruit, can help Kansas go on a deep run through March Madness.

And while he does it, there will be a generation of fans who thinks about the musician.

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Is Bryson Tiller related to the musician?​

There are no known relations between Kansas basketball freshman Bryson Tiller and the musician Bryson Tiller.

Someone will have to ask the Kansas frosh if he has his name twin on his pregame playlist.

For those unfamiliar, most lists of Tiller's best songs start with "Don't," which is very explicit for those who might be interested in listening.

The musician Tiller is 33 years old and was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

The hooper Tiller is 20 years old and was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

Amazingly, they're linked only in name.

This March Madness, the younger Tiller will try to raise his own profile with some big performances.

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