Inside the Sudden Shortage of Lovable Underdogs in College Basketball

Inside the Sudden Shortage of Lovable Underdogs in College Basketball
No. 1-seeded teams have excelled in both the men’s and women’s N.C.A.A. tournaments. The lack of parity is causing concerns.
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