Kaplan, a 2022 third-round pick, is focused on developing as a power forward with the next level in mind.

Western Michigan and Denver will face off at 5 p.m., followed by BU vs. Penn State at 8:30 p.m. Both games will be on ESPN2.

Boston University will face Penn State in the semifinal that features a decisive split in tournament experience.

While Boston University has been to the Frozen Four in the last three years, not a tremendous amount of players on the team ...