This not the Sweet 16 we imagined, but it's the one we deserve.
If the NCAA tournament is anything, it's inclusive -- competitively and culturally. The swell of college basketball fans who flock to the action in March highlights the postseason finale's unique allure to a diverse population that's not easy to galvanize. They all come for different reasons and with varying interests, and the first four days of the NCAA tournament offered a satisfying collection of drama for all.
Virginia's loss to UMBC -- the first time a top seed had lost in the opening round in 136 matchups between a 1-seed and a 16-seed -- will define this tournament 30 years from now.