The NCAA Tournament thrives on Cinderella stories and major upsets. Here are five underdog teams with genuine potential to make deep runs in March Madness:

Vermont Catamounts (13-seed)

• Elite passing and shooting team led by Ben Shungu and Ryan Davis
• Lost only one conference game this season
• Face Arkansas as 5-point underdogs in first round
• Could advance to second weekend with upset win

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

• One of college basketball's most efficient offenses
• Riding 21-game winning streak
• Summit League produced Sweet 16 team last year (Oral Roberts)
• Have offensive firepower to upset Providence in first round

Chattanooga Mocs (13-seed)

• Won conference on dramatic half-court buzzer-beater
• Led by Malachi Smith (20+ PPG)
• Match up against Illinois in first round
• Strong upset potential despite tough draw

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (10-seed)

• Proven tournament success in recent years
• Elite defense allowing just 61 PPG
• First-round matchup vs Ohio State and EJ Liddell
• Experience and defense make them dangerous

San Francisco Dons (10-seed)

• Face Murray State in mid-major first-round battle
• Strong three-point defense
• Could challenge Kentucky in potential second-round matchup
• Well-equipped for tournament-style basketball

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