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Nance and Patrick speak to the current landscape where traditional Cinderella stories—the hallmark of March Madness—seem to be dwindling. The unregulated transfer portal and influx of financial resources favoring elite programs threaten the bracket’s balance, leading to predictable outcomes. Such shifts signify a move away from the essence of March Madness, which has historically been rooted in the notion that any team, no matter how small or underfunded, could rise to the occasion.