In all the magic of the NCAA Tournament, let’s consider the glorious tall-bodied tales that have challenged the imagination which later became animated and then … well, they don’t resemble the titles or stories of fairy tales at all.
However, we keep calling them Cinderella stories.
Fine.
Sure.
Because you have to admit it, these teams are charming—unless they crush your bracket and bank account and alma mater’s spirit, all at once. And if that’s the case, well then, I understand.
And some of these splendid squads didn’t even reach the Sweet 16. A one-and-done run was fun enough for most of us to remember these teams and their shining moments.
Loyola University Chicago (2018)
Who can forget Sister Jean, the team’s chaplain who many believe inspired the 11th-seeded Ramblers to reach the Final Four?
Loyola Chicago knocked off Miami, Tennessee, Nevada and Kansas State before losing to Michigan in the Final Four.