Cinderella Watch: Handing out awards to tourney darlings

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Sherwood Brown reacts in the Sweet 16 game against Florida. (Photo: Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)

Story Highlights
  • The sleepers are just about out of the NCAA tournament as the Regional Finals arrive
  • FGCU became the first No. 15 seed to advance to the second weekend of the tournament
  • Wichita State is the highest remaining seed in the Big Dance at No. 9

    The sleepers are just about out of the NCAA tournament as the Regional Finals arrive. Of the eight remaining teams, only Wichita State (a No. 9 seed) was pegged as something lower than a No. 4 seed just a couple weeks ago.

    So at this point, a Cinderella Watch is a complete misnomer. It effectively reached its conclusion at the start of the round of 16, which folks who pay attention on an annual basis know is usually when it does (though exceptions can and do exist).

    BRACKET: NCAA tournament field

    In lieu of yet another breakdown of Wichita State, here's some superlatives on the teams seeded ninth and below in this year's tournament.

    BRACKET BRIEFING: The madness isn't over

    MOST LIKELY TO BE TALKING ABOUT THIS MONTH IN 50 YEARS

    Florida Gulf Coast

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    This one's pretty easy. The Eagles became the first No. 15 seed to advance to the second weekend of the tournament, and their Dunk City theatrics made them the most fun team of this event. Outside of whoever cuts down the nets in Atlanta on April 8, Florida Gulf Coast was the biggest winner of the tournament.

    MOST REGRETS

    Davidson

    Without one lousy pass (and a fair bit of luck on Marquette's part), Davidson would have pulled a 14/3 upset and knocked out one of the top teams in the East regional. Instead, Marquette hit a late 3-pointer to lock up a comeback victory and plays on in Saturday's East regional final against Syracuse. There's no reason Davidson couldn't have made things interesting against either Butler or Miami, two teams the Golden Eagles have since beaten.

    MOST SMARTS

    Harvard

    This honor is given by default considering the Crimson's presence in the Ivy League. Nonetheless, it's also fitting considering how deftly Harvard handled New Mexico in the round of 64, earning the first NCAA tournament victory in school history.

    MOST LIKELY TO BE FORGOTTEN

    Montana

    Were there actually people selling the Grizzlies as a candidate to author an upset? A tick overseeded, Montana suffered an 81-34 loss to Syracuse in its only tournament game to go out as meekly as anyone this year.

    La Salle won at least two games for the first time in the tournament since 1955. (Photo: Jamie Squire, Getty Images)

    BEST END TO A LONG WAIT

    La Salle

    The Explorers hadn't won two games in an NCAA tournament since 1955, a streak that finally came to an end when John Giannini's team beat Boise State, Kansas State and Mississippi over a five-day span to reach the round of 16. The backcourt-oriented Explorers couldn't handle Wichita State's size, but it was still a cool feat to be the last team standing from Philadelphia.

    BEST STAY

    Wichita State

    It was --- or, rather, is --- the longest out of anyone on the bottom three-quarters of the seed list. The Shockers knocked off a No. 1 seed (Gonzaga), demolished a power conference team (Pittsburgh) and handled La Salle with ease. Only Ohio State stands in the way of Gregg Marshall's team reaching its first Final Four since 1965.

    WORST STAY

    Middle Tennessee

    Pilloried for not having a resume with much meat, the Blue Raiders responded by suffering a 67-54 loss to Saint Mary's in a play-in game. It was an underwhelming performance for a team with so much depth and so many upperclassmen in its rotation, and fairly or not will leave people wondering what a Virginia or Tennessee might have done in Middle Tennessee's stead. It probably wouldn't have been worse.

    BEST RESPONSE TO SEEDING

    Oregon

    The Ducks were blatantly underseeded after winning the Pac-12, as the selection committee turned a potential No. 7 or No. 8 seed into a plucky No. 12. Oregon then handled Oklahoma State and Saint Louis to reach the round of 16, and made a respectable run at Louisville in the latter stages of their round of 16 games before falling 77-69.

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    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Sherwood Brown reacts after losing to the Florida Gators 62-50 in the semifinals of the South regional at Cowboys Stadium.
    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Sherwood Brown reacts after losing to the Florida Gators 62-50 in the semifinals of the South regional at Cowboys Stadium.  Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports
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    Michigan State Spartans players Derrick Nix and Adreian Payne react in the second half during the semifinals of the Midwest regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at Lucas Oil Stadium.
    Michigan State Spartans players Derrick Nix and Adreian Payne react in the second half during the semifinals of the Midwest regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at Lucas Oil Stadium.  Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
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    Oregon Ducks center Waverly Austin, left, and center Tony Woods react in the second half during the semifinals of the Midwest regional against the Louisville Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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    La Salle Explorers guard Ramon Galloway (55) reacts after losing to Wichita State Shockers during the semifinals of the West regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Staples Center. Wichita State beat La Salle 72-58.
    La Salle Explorers guard Ramon Galloway (55) reacts after losing to Wichita State Shockers during the semifinals of the West regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Staples Center. Wichita State beat La Salle 72-58.  Richard Mackson, USA TODAY Sports
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    Indiana Hoosiers forward Jeremy Hollowell (left) and guard Remy Abell (23) react on the bench in the second half against the Syracuse Orange during the semifinals of the East regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Verizon Center. Syracuse defeated Indiana 61-50.
    Indiana Hoosiers forward Jeremy Hollowell (left) and guard Remy Abell (23) react on the bench in the second half against the Syracuse Orange during the semifinals of the East regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Verizon Center. Syracuse defeated Indiana 61-50.  Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
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    The Miami Hurricanes bench react during the second half of the semifinals of the East regional of the 2013 NCAA Tournament against the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Verizon Center.
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    Arizona Wildcats forward Grant Jerrett (33, left) reacts after the semifinals of the West regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Staples Center. Ohio State defeated Arizona 73-70.
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    Creighton Bluejays guard Jahenns Manigat  pulls his jersey over his head after loosing to the Duke Blue Devils 66-50.
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    Brandon Paul of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after their 63 to 59 loss to the Miami Hurricanes during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Frank Erwin Center on March 24, 2013 in Austin, Texas.
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    San Diego State Aztecs guard James Rahon walks off the court after the game against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in  the third round. Florida Gulf Coast defeated San Diego State 81-71.
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    Chase Tapley of the San Diego State Aztecs looks on in the second half while taking on the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in the third round. FGCU won 81-71
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    Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe walks off the court after losing to Florida in the third-round of the NCAA college basketball tournament.
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    North Carolina guard P.J. Hairston walks to the bench after losing to Kansas 70-58.
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    Khalif Wyatt of the Temple Owls is comforted by a teammate after being defeated by the Indiana Hoosiers in the third round.
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    D.J. Stephens of the Memphis Tigers walk off of the court after they lost 70-48 against the Michigan State Spartans in the third round.
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    Georges Niang of the Iowa State Cyclones walks off the court after being defeated by the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third round.
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    March 23, 2013; San Jose, CA, USA; California Golden Bears guard Allen Crabbe (23) reacts after the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament against the Syracuse Orange at HP Pavilion. Syracuse defeated California 66-60. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-128422 ORIG FILE ID: 20130323_kkt_st3_101.jpg  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
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    Butler Bulldogs forward Kameron Woods consoles center Andrew Smith after losing in the third round against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Rupp Arena. Marquette defeated Butler 74-72.
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    Saint Louis Billikens head coach Jim Crews consoles guard Kwamain Mitchell during the second half of the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament against the Oregon Ducks at HP Pavilion. Oregon defeated Saint Louis 74-57.
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    Sabatino Chen (center) and Jeremy Adams (right) of the Colorado Buffaloes sit on the bench in the final minutes of their second-round game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at The Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.  Illinois defeated Colorado 57-49.
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    Second round: Pacific players react on the bench during the second half of a second-round game of the NCAA tournament against the Miami Friday,  in Austin, Texas. Miami beat Pacific 78-49.
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    Second round: Wisconsin Badgers forward Sam Dekker (15) reacts after losing to the Mississippi Rebels during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Sprint Center. Mississippi defeated Wisconsin 57-46.
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    Second round: New Mexico players look on in shock and disappointment as the final seconds tick off the clock in their 68-62 loss to Harvard in Salt Lake City. The Crimson got their first-ever NCAA tournament win.
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    Second round: Southern center Brandon Moore leaves the court after the Jaguars lost to top-seeded Gonzaga 64-58 in Salt Lake City.
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    Second round: Oklahoma State forward Michael Cobbins hangs his head on the bench during the closing moments of the Cowboys' second-round loss to Oregon. The Ducks prevailed 68-55 in San Jose.
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    Second round: South Dakota State guards Nate Wolters (3) and Brayden Carlson (12) leave the floor following the Jackrabbits' 71-56 loss to fourth-seeded Michigan in Auburn Hills, Mich.
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    Second round: Davidson Wildcats forward Jake Cohen (15) reacts to the Wildcats' last-second loss to the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at Rupp Arena. Marquette defeated Davidson 59-58.
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    Second round: Matthew Dellavedova (4) of the St. Mary's Gaels reacts after he missed the last shot attempt of the game as the Gaels fell, 54-52 against the Memphis Tigers in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Palace at Auburn Hills.
    Second round: Matthew Dellavedova (4) of the St. Mary's Gaels reacts after he missed the last shot attempt of the game as the Gaels fell, 54-52 against the Memphis Tigers in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Palace at Auburn Hills.  Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images
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    Second round: James Robinson of the Pittsburgh Panthers reacts after losing to the Wichita State Shockers 73-55 during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at EnergySolutions Arena.
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    Second round: Daniel Mullings (left) and Bandja Sy (right) of the New Mexico State Aggies look on from the bench during their 64-44 loss to the Saint Louis Billikens in the the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at HP Pavilion.
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    Second round: Dante Taylor of the Pittsburgh Panthers sits on the bench after the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Panthers, 73-55 in the second round of the NCAA tournament at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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    Second round: Bucknell guard Steven Kaspar  sits on the bench in the final seconds of their 68-56 loss to Butler in the second round NCAA college basketball tournament game Thursday, March 21 in Lexington, Ky. Butler won  68-56.
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    Second round:  Valparaiso's LaVonte Dority sits on the bench, dejected, during a March 21 loss to Michigan State in Auburn Hills, Mich.
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    First round: Jamal Olasewere of the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds reacts during the second half of their 55 to 68 loss to the James Madison Dukes during the first round of the 2013 NCAA tournament on March 20 in Dayton, Ohio.
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    First round: Middle Tennessee players sit on the bench in the closing seconds of their 67-54 loss to St. Mary's in a first-round game of the NCAA tournament on March 19 in Dayton.
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    First round: Middle Tennessee's Shawn Jones grabs his head after he fell in the first half against the St. Mary's Gaels on March 19 in Dayton.
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    First round: Liberty guard John Caleb Sanders has his potential game-winning shot blocked at the buzzer and reacts to losing to North Carolina A&T Aggies 73-72 on March 19.
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    First round: Liberty's John Caleb Sanders hides in his jersey after he missed the last shot attempt of the game in his team's 73-72 loss to North Carolina A&T on March 19 in Dayton, Ohio.
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    First round: Liberty's Tavares Speaks reacts after his team lost 73-72 to North Carolina A&T on March 19 in Dayton.
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  • Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Sherwood Brown reacts after losing to the Florida Gators 62-50 in the semifinals of the South regional at Cowboys Stadium.
  • Michigan State Spartans players Derrick Nix and Adreian Payne react in the second half during the semifinals of the Midwest regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at Lucas Oil Stadium.
  • Oregon Ducks center Waverly Austin, left, and center Tony Woods react in the second half during the semifinals of the Midwest regional against the Louisville Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
  • Kansas Jayhawks guard Elijah Johnson is consoled after losing in overtime to the Michigan Wolverines.
  • La Salle Explorers guard Ramon Galloway (55) reacts after losing to Wichita State Shockers during the semifinals of the West regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Staples Center. Wichita State beat La Salle 72-58.
  • Indiana Hoosiers forward Jeremy Hollowell (left) and guard Remy Abell (23) react on the bench in the second half against the Syracuse Orange during the semifinals of the East regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Verizon Center. Syracuse defeated Indiana 61-50.
  • The Miami Hurricanes bench react during the second half of the semifinals of the East regional of the 2013 NCAA Tournament against the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Verizon Center.
  • Arizona Wildcats forward Grant Jerrett (33, left) reacts after the semifinals of the West regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Staples Center. Ohio State defeated Arizona 73-70.
  • Creighton Bluejays guard Jahenns Manigat  pulls his jersey over his head after loosing to the Duke Blue Devils 66-50.
  • Brandon Paul of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after their 63 to 59 loss to the Miami Hurricanes during the third round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Frank Erwin Center on March 24, 2013 in Austin, Texas.
  • San Diego State Aztecs guard James Rahon walks off the court after the game against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in  the third round. Florida Gulf Coast defeated San Diego State 81-71.
  • Chase Tapley of the San Diego State Aztecs looks on in the second half while taking on the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in the third round. FGCU won 81-71
  • Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe walks off the court after losing to Florida in the third-round of the NCAA college basketball tournament.
  • The North Carolina Tar Heels react on the bench as they loose to the Kansas Jayhawks 70-58.
  • North Carolina guard P.J. Hairston walks to the bench after losing to Kansas 70-58.
  • Khalif Wyatt of the Temple Owls is comforted by a teammate after being defeated by the Indiana Hoosiers in the third round.
  • Will Cummings of the Temple Owls walks off the court with his team after being defeated by the Indiana Hoosiers in the third round.
  • D.J. Stephens of the Memphis Tigers walk off of the court after they lost 70-48 against the Michigan State Spartans in the third round.
  • Georges Niang of the Iowa State Cyclones walks off the court after being defeated by the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third round.
  • March 23, 2013; San Jose, CA, USA; California Golden Bears guard Allen Crabbe (23) reacts after the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament against the Syracuse Orange at HP Pavilion. Syracuse defeated California 66-60. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-128422 ORIG FILE ID:  20130323_kkt_st3_101.jpg
  • Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Mike Hart looks up at the clock late in the second half of the game against the Wichita State Shockers during the third round at EnergySolutions Arena. Witchita State won the game 76-70.
  • Butler Bulldogs forward Kameron Woods consoles center Andrew Smith after losing in the third round against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Rupp Arena. Marquette defeated Butler 74-72.
  • Marquette Golden Eagles head coach Buzz Williams consoles Butler Bulldogs forward Roosevelt Jones after Marquette defeated Butler during the third round at Rupp Arena.
  • Saint Louis Billikens head coach Jim Crews consoles guard Kwamain Mitchell during the second half of the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament against the Oregon Ducks at HP Pavilion. Oregon defeated Saint Louis 74-57.
  • Members of the Harvard Crimson watch from the bench as time winds down in the second half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats  at EnergySolutions Arena. Arizona won the game 74-51.
  • Colorado State Rams head coach Larry Eustachy reacts in the game against the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament at Rupp Arena.
  • Third round: Virginia Commonwealth guard Briante Weber (2) sits on the bench against Michigan in the second half of their third-round game in Auburn Hills, Mich. Michigan won 78-53.
  • Second round: No. 2 seed Georgetown was on the receiving end of the tournament biggest early-round upset, falling to No. 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast 78-68 in Philadelphia.
  • Second round: Western Kentucky players hang their heads on the bench as their bid to upset top-seeded Kansas ends with a 64-57 loss in Kansas City.
  • UCLA coach Ben Howland leaves the floor disappointed after his No. 6 seed Bruins lost 83-63 to No. 11 seed Minnesota in Austin.
  • Second round: Villanova players watch from the bench as the final moments wind down on their 78-71 loss to North Carolina in Kansas City, Mo.
  • James Madison Dukes guard Andre Nation (15) covers his face with his jersey after fouling out against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at University of Dayton Arena.  Indiana defeated the Dukes, 83-62.
  • Second round: The Cincinnati Bearcats bench reacts late in the game against the Creighton Bluejays during their second-round game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Sabatino Chen (center) and Jeremy Adams (right) of the Colorado Buffaloes sit on the bench in the final minutes of their second-round game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at The Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.  Illinois defeated Colorado 57-49.
  • Second round: Pacific players react on the bench during the second half of a second-round game of the NCAA tournament against the Miami Friday,  in Austin, Texas. Miami beat Pacific 78-49.
  • Second round: Jordan Henriquez (21) of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts to his team's 63-61 loss to the La Salle Explorers in the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • Second round: Wisconsin Badgers forward Sam Dekker (15) reacts after losing to the Mississippi Rebels during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Sprint Center. Mississippi defeated Wisconsin 57-46.
  • Second round: UNLV guard Anthony Marshall can only hang his head after the No. 5 Rebels were upset by No. 12 California 64-61 in San Jose.
  • Second round: Akron coach Keith Dambrot and the Zips watched dejectedly from the bench in the waning minutes of their 88-42 loss to VCU in Auburn Hills, Mich.
  • Second round: Belmont forward Kerron Johnson covers his head in disappointment as the clock winds down on the No. 11 Bruins' 81-64 loss to No. 6 Arizona in Sale Lake City.
  • Second round: Montana coach Wayne TInkle, top, tries to console guards Kareem Jamar, left, and Will Cherry in the closing moments of the No. 13 Grizzlies' 81-34 loss to No. 4 Syracuse in San Jose.
  • Second round: New Mexico players look on in shock and disappointment as the final seconds tick off the clock in their 68-62 loss to Harvard in Salt Lake City. The Crimson got their first-ever NCAA tournament win.
  • Second round: Coach Cy Alexander and North Carolina A&T had no answer for top-seeded Louisville in Lexington, Ky. The 16th-seeded Aggies lost 79-48.
  • Second round: Southern center Brandon Moore leaves the court after the Jaguars lost to top-seeded Gonzaga 64-58 in Salt Lake City.
  • Second round: Oklahoma State forward Michael Cobbins hangs his head on the bench during the closing moments of the Cowboys' second-round loss to Oregon. The Ducks prevailed 68-55 in San Jose.
  • Second round: South Dakota State guards Nate Wolters (3) and Brayden Carlson (12) leave the floor following the Jackrabbits' 71-56 loss to fourth-seeded Michigan in Auburn Hills, Mich.
  • Second round: Davidson Wildcats forward Jake Cohen (15) reacts to the Wildcats' last-second loss to the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at Rupp Arena. Marquette defeated Davidson 59-58.
  • Second round: Matthew Dellavedova (4) of the St. Mary's Gaels reacts after he missed the last shot attempt of the game as the Gaels fell, 54-52 against the Memphis Tigers in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at The Palace at Auburn Hills.
  • Second round: James Robinson of the Pittsburgh Panthers reacts after losing to the Wichita State Shockers 73-55 during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at EnergySolutions Arena.
  • Second round: Daniel Mullings (left) and Bandja Sy (right) of the New Mexico State Aggies look on from the bench during their 64-44 loss to the Saint Louis Billikens in the the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at HP Pavilion.
  • Second round: Dante Taylor of the Pittsburgh Panthers sits on the bench after the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Panthers, 73-55 in the second round of the NCAA tournament at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Second round: Bucknell guard Steven Kaspar  sits on the bench in the final seconds of their 68-56 loss to Butler in the second round NCAA college basketball tournament game Thursday, March 21 in Lexington, Ky. Butler won  68-56.
  • Second round:  Valparaiso's LaVonte Dority sits on the bench, dejected, during a March 21 loss to Michigan State in Auburn Hills, Mich.
  • First round: Boise State Broncos guard Derrick Marks, left, reacts to fouling out with under a minute to go in the game and losing to the La Salle Expolorers during the first round at University of Dayton Arena.
  • First round: Jamal Olasewere of the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds reacts during the second half of their 55 to 68 loss to the James Madison Dukes during the first round of the 2013 NCAA tournament on March 20 in Dayton, Ohio.
  • First round: Middle Tennessee players sit on the bench in the closing seconds of their 67-54 loss to St. Mary's in a first-round game of the NCAA tournament on March 19 in Dayton.
  • First round: Middle Tennessee's Shawn Jones grabs his head after he fell in the first half against the St. Mary's Gaels on March 19 in Dayton.
  • First round: Liberty guard John Caleb Sanders has his potential game-winning shot blocked at the buzzer and reacts to losing to North Carolina A&T Aggies 73-72 on March 19.
  • First round: Liberty's John Caleb Sanders hides in his jersey after he missed the last shot attempt of the game in his team's 73-72 loss to North Carolina A&T on March 19 in Dayton, Ohio.
  • First round: Liberty's Tavares Speaks reacts after his team lost 73-72 to North Carolina A&T on March 19 in Dayton.
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    WORST SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS

    Akron

    The suspension of point guard Alex Abreu was going to hamstring the Zips no matter what, but then the selection committee effectively ignored his absence and handed Akron a No. 12 seed and created some belief it could pull off an opening-day upset.

    This turned out to be a disservice. As a No. 13 or No. 14 seed, Akron wouldn't have had to deal with Virginia Commonwealth's relentless Havoc in the round of 64. Granted, the flu big that went through the team would have been a problem regardless of opponent, but Akron had no prayer without one of its most reliable ball-handlers against VCU in an 88-42 loss.

    PHOTOS: CINDERLLA FGCU'S MAGICAL TOURNAMENT RUN
    From left, Kristian Avellanet, Nick Schilson, Florida Gulf Coast University mascot Azul, Nick Mucerino and Dario Nachef celebrate the Eagles' trip to the Sweet 16 during a pep rally at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.
    From left, Kristian Avellanet, Nick Schilson, Florida Gulf Coast University mascot Azul, Nick Mucerino and Dario Nachef celebrate the Eagles' trip to the Sweet 16 during a pep rally at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla. 
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    Filip Cvjeticanin, center, flanked by Chase Fieler, left, and Christophe Varidel, do the Eagle dance during a pep rally at Alico Arena.
    Filip Cvjeticanin, center, flanked by Chase Fieler, left, and Christophe Varidel, do the Eagle dance during a pep rally at Alico Arena. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast players Dajuan Graf, left, and Bernard Thompson use their "Eagle Eyes" to view the crowd during a pep rally for the men's basketball team at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., celebrating their team's run to the Sweet 16.
    Florida Gulf Coast players Dajuan Graf, left, and Bernard Thompson use their "Eagle Eyes" to view the crowd during a pep rally for the men's basketball team at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., celebrating their team's run to the Sweet 16. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast's Brett Comer laughs during a pep rally for the men's basketball team at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., celebrating their team's run to the Sweet 16.
    Florida Gulf Coast's Brett Comer laughs during a pep rally for the men's basketball team at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., celebrating their team's run to the Sweet 16. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast coach Andy Enfield smiles during a pep rally for the men's basketball team at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.
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    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles celebrate with head coach Andy Enfield celebrate  following their 88-75 victory over the Mercer Bears in the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena.
    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles celebrate with head coach Andy Enfield celebrate following their 88-75 victory over the Mercer Bears in the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Chase Fieler (20) , guard Brett Comer (0) , forward Eric McKnight (12) and guard Christophe Varidel (5) celebrate following their 88-75 victory over the Mercer Bears in the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles advance to the NCAA tournament with an automatic bid.
    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Chase Fieler (20) , guard Brett Comer (0) , forward Eric McKnight (12) and guard Christophe Varidel (5) celebrate following their 88-75 victory over the Mercer Bears in the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles advance to the NCAA tournament with an automatic bid. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Brett Comer (0) cuts the net following their 88-75 victory over the Mercer Bears in the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena.
    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Brett Comer (0) cuts the net following their 88-75 victory over the Mercer Bears in the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Bernard Thompson goes up for a layup against the Mercer Bears during the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena.
    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Bernard Thompson goes up for a layup against the Mercer Bears during the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena. 
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    Georgetown Hoyas forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) and Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Chase Fieler (20) reach for the ball during the second half.
    Georgetown Hoyas forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) and Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Chase Fieler (20) reach for the ball during the second half. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Christophe Varidel celebrates after defeating the second-seeded Georgetown Hoyas 78-68.
    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Christophe Varidel celebrates after defeating the second-seeded Georgetown Hoyas 78-68. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Chase Fieler dunks during the second half against the Georgetown Hoyas.
    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Chase Fieler dunks during the second half against the Georgetown Hoyas. 
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    Georgetown Hoyas guard Jabril Trawick (55) is defended by Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Dajuan Graf (35) during the first half during the second round. Florida Gulf Coast defeated Georgetown 78-68.
    Georgetown Hoyas guard Jabril Trawick (55) is defended by Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Dajuan Graf (35) during the first half during the second round. Florida Gulf Coast defeated Georgetown 78-68. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast forward Filip Cvjeticanin (15), forward Eddie Murray (23) and forward Chase Fieler (20) celebrate an 81-77 win over San Diego State in the second half during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Center.
    Florida Gulf Coast forward Filip Cvjeticanin (15), forward Eddie Murray (23) and forward Chase Fieler (20) celebrate an 81-77 win over San Diego State in the second half during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Center. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast guard Sherwood Brown (25) celebrates after defeating the San Diego State Aztecs during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Florida Gulf Coast defeated San Diego State 81-71.
    Florida Gulf Coast guard Sherwood Brown (25) celebrates after defeating the San Diego State Aztecs during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Florida Gulf Coast defeated San Diego State 81-71. 
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    San Diego State Aztecs guard James Rahon (11) shoots under pressure from Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Brett Comer (0) during the second half against San Diego State.
    San Diego State Aztecs guard James Rahon (11) shoots under pressure from Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Brett Comer (0) during the second half against San Diego State. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast guard Sherwood Brown looks to the crowd as his team is in the lead against San Diego State.
    Florida Gulf Coast guard Sherwood Brown looks to the crowd as his team is in the lead against San Diego State. 
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    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Bernard Thompson (2) splits San Diego State Aztecs guard Chase Tapley (22) and guard Jamaal Franklin (21) during the first half during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament.
    Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Bernard Thompson (2) splits San Diego State Aztecs guard Chase Tapley (22) and guard Jamaal Franklin (21) during the first half during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament. 
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  • From left, Kristian Avellanet, Nick Schilson, Florida Gulf Coast University mascot Azul, Nick Mucerino and Dario Nachef celebrate the Eagles' trip to the Sweet 16 during a pep rally at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.
  • Filip Cvjeticanin, center, flanked by Chase Fieler, left, and Christophe Varidel, do the Eagle dance during a pep rally at Alico Arena.
  • Florida Gulf Coast players Dajuan Graf, left, and Bernard Thompson use their "Eagle Eyes" to view the crowd during a pep rally for the men's basketball team at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., celebrating their team's run to the Sweet 16.
  • Florida Gulf Coast's Brett Comer laughs during a pep rally for the men's basketball team at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., celebrating their team's run to the Sweet 16.
  • Florida Gulf Coast coach Andy Enfield smiles during a pep rally for the men's basketball team at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.
  • Florida Gulf Coast Eagles celebrate with head coach Andy Enfield celebrate  following their 88-75 victory over the Mercer Bears in the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena.
  • Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Chase Fieler (20) , guard Brett Comer (0) , forward Eric McKnight (12) and guard Christophe Varidel (5) celebrate following their 88-75 victory over the Mercer Bears in the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles advance to the NCAA tournament with an automatic bid.
  • Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Brett Comer (0) cuts the net following their 88-75 victory over the Mercer Bears in the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena.
  • Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Bernard Thompson goes up for a layup against the Mercer Bears during the championship game of the Atlantic Sun tournament at Hawkins Arena.
  • Georgetown Hoyas forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) and Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Chase Fieler (20) reach for the ball during the second half.
  • Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Christophe Varidel celebrates after defeating the second-seeded Georgetown Hoyas 78-68.
  • Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Chase Fieler dunks during the second half against the Georgetown Hoyas.
  • Georgetown Hoyas guard Jabril Trawick (55) is defended by Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Dajuan Graf (35) during the first half during the second round. Florida Gulf Coast defeated Georgetown 78-68.
  • Florida Gulf Coast forward Filip Cvjeticanin (15), forward Eddie Murray (23) and forward Chase Fieler (20) celebrate an 81-77 win over San Diego State in the second half during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Center.
  • Florida Gulf Coast guard Sherwood Brown (25) celebrates after defeating the San Diego State Aztecs during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Florida Gulf Coast defeated San Diego State 81-71.
  • San Diego State Aztecs guard James Rahon (11) shoots under pressure from Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Brett Comer (0) during the second half against San Diego State.
  • Florida Gulf Coast guard Sherwood Brown looks to the crowd as his team is in the lead against San Diego State.
  • Florida Gulf Coast Eagles guard Bernard Thompson (2) splits San Diego State Aztecs guard Chase Tapley (22) and guard Jamaal Franklin (21) during the first half during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament.
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    COACH WHO WILL CASH IN BY WINNING

    Andy Enfield, Florida Gulf Coast

    The guy has a healthy bank account, a former supermodel for a wife and a school located on, well, Florida's Gulf Coast. Enfield doesn't exactly need more money.

    Chances are he'll get some offers after taking the Eagles to the round of 16. Of the eight coaches who won round of 64 games with double-digit seeds, only Iowa State's Fred Hoiberg (who has agreed to a 10-year, $20 million extension with the Cyclones) stands to gain as much or more than Enfield.

    COACH WHO LOST HIS JOB DESPITE WINNING (ONCE)

    Tubby Smith, Minnesota

    The Golden Gophers paid a lot of money to Smith over the last six years, and they got one NCAA tournament victory (in three trips) and a 46-62 record in Big Ten play.

    The postseason triumph did come this year in an 11/6 mini-upset of short-handed UCLA, but it wasn't enough to save Smith's job.

    Can Minnesota do better than the man who won a national title at Kentucky? That's tough to say, and it will be on athletic director Norwood Teague to own the risk of making a switch. But it's tough to shed too many tears for Smith; he was making about $2 million a year, he's getting a $2.5 million buyout and was reported by multiple outlets to be high on Texas Tech's list for its coaching vacancy. Source :
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