In some years, the tournament's beginning rounds are much more memorable than the ending. Consider the 2023 tournament. In that upset-filled year, No. 15 Princeton reached the Sweet 16 and No. 9 Florida Atlantic crashed the Final Four. It was thrilling – until the finish line, when UConn clubbed San Diego State in the championship.

NCAA Tournament began with 68 teams earlier this week, and the bracket has now been reduced to the Sweet 16. With regional semifinal matchups set with the conclusion of the second round, scouting work has already begun for the teams just two wins away from reaching the Final Four in San Antonio.