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Historically, the NCAA tournament has been a platform for lower-seeded teams, or “Cinderellas,” to make a remarkable impact, inspiring fans with their underdog stories. However, this year has seen a significant number of blowout games in the first round, leading to concerns about the competitive balance between teams from major conferences and those from smaller leagues. It’s important to note that in recent tournaments, teams without a strong senior core have struggled against more experienced opponents, contributing to frustrations about the lack of upsets.