A Cinderella is a double-digit seed that wins at least 2 games, reaching the Sweet 16. We average seeing 2.2 Cinderellas every year, and we’ve only had two tournaments without one (1995 and 2007).
The Models
- BR – My models for BracketResearch.com
- ESPN
- POM – KenPom
- Tor – Bart Torvik
Observations
- Besides ESPN being in love with 11-NC State for some reason, 11-New Mexico is the clear top pick
- The West and South regions are much more likely to produce this year’s Cinderellas than the East and Midwest
