The NCAA tournament's greatest moments in history have been manufactured by teams that crashed the party. Cinderella teams are often the most entertaining participants each year, with the likes of George Mason, Saint Peter's, Oakland, Mercer, Norfolk State and other underdogs creating lasting, grand memories in March.
Izzo remains at one national title, captured way back in 2000 when a team led by Mateen Cleaves and Morris Peterson knocked off Florida of the SEC in the championship game in Indianapolis. That squad included a freshman star-in-the-making named Jason Richardson.
UCLA is advancing to the Women's NCAA Tournament Final Four for the first time in program history after a 72-65 win over LSU. But Cori Close wanted to make sure everyone knew this won't be the first Final Four for the Bruins.
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNMarch Madness: Todd Golden 'incredibly proud' of Florida's success, Final Four bidTodd Golden spoke to the media after Florida basketball's 84-79 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2025 NCAA Tournament Elite 8.
Auburn star Johni Broome left the game with an apparent right elbow injury after landing awkwardly in the NCAA Tournament.
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