It's been 17 years since this scenario played out in March Madness, following wins by Duke, Auburn, Houston and Florida.

The NCAA transfer portal is causing a lack of Cinderella stories in the NCAA tournament, as mid-major teams lose their star players to larger programs. The transfer portal officially opened on ...

Their proven projection model has simulated every game in the tournament 10,000 times. It has absolutely crushed its March Madness picks recently, beating over 91% of all CBS Sports brackets in four of the past six tournaments.

The Frozen Four semifinals and championship game will air on ESPN2. Streaming options for the games include the ESPN App, ESPN+ — ESPN’s subscription streaming service — and Fubo, the last of which offers a free trial for potential subscribers.

So, let's look at teams nationwide who could be great Cinderella candidates during the 2025 women's NCAA tournament. Here are four Cinderella teams to keep an eye on during March Madness ...

From a distance, with her team in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year, Norfolk State guard Diamond Johnson watched Southern University’s improbable run to the dance as an HBCU from a small conference with the pride of a common bond.

The defeat marks the end of John Calipari’s first season as head coach of the Razorbacks, but the team’s deep tournament run provides optimism for the future. Meanwhile, Texas Tech advances to face Florida on Saturday, with a spot in the Final Four on the line.

With zero teams from mid-major conferences in the Sweet 16 for the first time since tournament expansion in 1985, is the era of the Cinderella over?