Everyone loves a good redemption story, right? A year ago, we got the ultimate one, when Virginia went from being the first-ever No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed in 2018 to winning the whole thing in 2019. The Cavaliers led our Redemption Rankings entering the postseason last March, and they made good on it by cutting down the nets in Minneapolis. Tony Bennett’s team was undoubtedly fueled all season long by the bitter taste of what happened against UMBC, and that kind of motivation—when properly weaponized—can be a major advantage in the grind of a single-elimination tournament.
Redemption Rankings: Which Teams Have Scores to Settle This March?
