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Forgotten Cinderellas: March Madness Upsets You Missed
15 Mar
Summary
- Several forgotten NCAA tournament Cinderella stories are detailed.
- These runs include upsets and unique circumstances like team replacements.
- Notable players from these underdog teams achieved significant success.
March Madness is celebrated for its underdog stories, but some Cinderella runs fade from memory. This compilation revisits ten such tales, offering bar conversation fodder for fans.
Utah's 1944 championship, secured after Arkansas withdrew due to a fatal car crash, featured star Arnie Ferrin. Jacksonville's 1970 Dolphins, four years removed from NAIA, reached the national championship, led by Artis Gilmore.
David Robinson's 1986 Navy team made the Elite Eight, becoming the last service academy to advance past the first round. Legendary coach Don Haskins's 1992 UTEP Miners, seeded ninth, nearly reached the Elite Eight.
Chattanooga's 2000 team, a No. 14 seed, advanced past the second round, a feat not matched by a 14-seed since. Kent State's 2002 Golden Flashes, seeded tenth, achieved a MAC-record 30 wins.
Butler's 2003 team, a No. 12 seed, made the Sweet Sixteen, setting a standard for future success. Bradley's 2006 Braves, a No. 13 seed, upset Kansas and Pittsburgh before reaching the Sweet Sixteen.
La Salle's 2013 Explorers, from the First Four as a No. 13 seed, also reached the Sweet Sixteen. Finally, Dayton's 2014 Flyers made the Elite Eight, their first time out of the first weekend since 1984.
