2022 NCAA Tournament: March Madness Cinderella Teams

Mar 15, 2022

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The 2022 NCAA Tournament is ready to roll!

With four games tonight and tomorrow, the field of 68 will condense to 64 teams before the opening round starts in full on Thursday at 12:15 pm. Bracket pools are quickly being submitted across the country, with college basketball fans trying to analyze which teams will reach the Final Four in New Orleans. A critical aspect of a successful bracket is predicting this year's "Cinderella" teams.

I define a March Madness Cinderella team as a squad seeded as 10th overall or lower that has a chance for multiple wins in the tournament. First-round upsets are wonderful, but the true essence of a Cinderella is a team that has staying power in this tournament and can make multiple memories for college basketball fans.

You can't win your March Madness Bracket pool in the opening rounds, but you certainly can lose it. It's important to get a balance of first-round upsets and bullet-proof favorites that have staying power throughout the tournament. Today, we take a look at our favorite 2022 March Madness Cinderellas who have the ability to win their first-round game, and possibly more.

Which teams will have that upset slipper fit? My picks are below.

2022 NCAA Tournament Betting Strategy & Picks