NCAA's Cinderella might be in its final chapter
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Danny discusses how March Madness's 'Cinderella' narrative is at risk due to the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in college sports. He presents statistical evidence showing a significant decrease in lower-seeded teams from non-power conferences reaching the Sweet Sixteen since NIL was implemented in 2022, arguing that promising mid-major players are now opting to transfer to Power 5 schools for financial gain, thus changing the dynamics of the tournament.